Nelson
Rachel M.
Marketing Consultant & Community Connector
Hire a freelance virtual assistant in New Zealand
Hire a New Zealand virtual assistant for inbox, calendar, customer follow-up, and light bookkeeping — so you get the hours back. One brief, named applicants, you choose. Looking for VA work yourself? Join the freelancer network.
- Free to enquire
- Local NZ freelancers
- You choose who to hire
Auckland
Mina P.
Writer
Auckland
Chloe B.
Digital & Graphic Designer
Christchurch
Brooke H.
Digital Marketing Specialist
Tauranga
Eden E.
Business Support Specialist
Wellington
Rhiannon P.
Marketing and Digital Content and Media Specialist
What does a virtual assistant do?
Most virtual assistants handle some or all of this. Pick the parts you need and we'll put them in your brief.
Inbox management
Sort, reply to and chase email so the important messages get dealt with and nothing sits for days.
Calendar and bookings
Manage your diary, book meetings and appointments, and handle reschedules without the back-and-forth.
Customer enquiries
Answer enquiries, follow up quotes and keep customers updated so nobody waits too long for a reply.
Bookkeeping admin
Enter invoices and receipts in Xero, chase overdue payments and keep records tidy for your accountant.
Online store admin
Upload products, process orders and refunds, and keep stock details up to date in Shopify or similar.
Social media scheduling
Schedule the posts you've approved and keep an eye on comments and messages between campaigns.
Documents and data entry
Format documents, update spreadsheets and CRM records, and tidy shared drives so things are easy to find.
Research and travel
Compare suppliers, pull together quick research, and book travel or events to your preferences.
Processes and handovers
Write down how routine tasks are done so the work carries on smoothly when someone is away.
- Start a brief
Not sure which parts you need?
Tell us what you want to get done. We'll shape the brief with you and share it with freelancers who fit.
How we help you find the right virtual assistant for your business
We do the legwork of briefing and finding people, then step back so you work directly with the virtual assistant you choose.
Tell us what you need
Share your project, the help you need, and any timing or budget you have in mind.
Choose who to meet
Review interested freelancers and their work. Choose who you want an introduction to.
Agree the work together
Agree the scope, timing, and price with your freelancer.
- 1Tell us what you need
- 2We help shape the brief
- 3Relevant freelancers are surfaced
- 4You compare them
- 5You choose
Connect with our network of Kiwi freelance virtual assistants
They cover everything from general admin and bookings to Xero and online store support. Tell us what you need and we'll share your brief with suitable people, not only those shown here.
Rhiannon
Marketing and Digital Content and Media Specialist
Wellington
Business Support
Rachel
Marketing Consultant & Community Connector
Nelson
Branding
Mina
Writer
Auckland
Writing & Editing
Chloe
Digital & Graphic Designer
Auckland
Design & Creative
Brooke
Digital Marketing Specialist
Christchurch
Marketing & Growth
Eden
Business Support Specialist
Tauranga
Business Support
Grace
Project Manager / Copywriter
Auckland
Business Support
Anna
Business Analyst
Auckland
Business Support
How much does it typically cost to hire a virtual assistant?
What New Zealand virtual assistants typically charge, by type of work. Freelancers quote you directly after reading your brief.
NZ$35–55 / hour
General admin and scheduling support from early‑career or part‑time virtual assistants. Good for ad‑hoc tasks and light weekly support.
- Typical rangeNZ$35–55 / hour
NZ$55–95 / hour
Experienced virtual assistants who can manage projects, social scheduling, client communications and basic tools setup (Notion, Calendly).
- Typical rangeNZ$55–95 / hour
NZ$95–180 / hour
Senior or specialist support — executive assistance, Xero bookkeeping, marketing ops or retained account management. Also reflects agency or highly specialised freelancers.
- Typical rangeNZ$95–180 / hour
What affects the price
Freelancers quote after reading your brief. These move the price most.
- Freelancer experience and local NZ business knowledge
- Task complexity and specialist skills (bookkeeping, marketing, systems setup)
- Engagement type — ad‑hoc hourly vs ongoing retainer
- Required software or subscription costs (Xero, scheduling tools, automation platforms)
Indicative New Zealand dollar estimates only, excluding GST and ongoing software or platform fees. Freelancers set their own pricing after reviewing your scope. Updated September 2026.
Questions about hiring a virtual assistant
Straight answers to what NZ business owners ask us most.
What should I include in a virtual assistant brief?
Say the tasks, the tools (inbox, calendar, Xero, Shopify), the hours you want back, and whether this is a retainer, ecommerce ops, or an admin reset. Write one brief and compare applicants.
Do I need a virtual assistant or a business consultant?
A VA takes recurring admin off your plate. Broader ops advice sits with business consulting. If you also need channel strategy, start a separate social media marketing brief.
How much does a freelance virtual assistant cost in New Zealand?
Live planning bands on this page are NZ$35–55 / hour for general admin, NZ$55–95 / hour for experienced support, and NZ$95–180 / hour for senior or specialist help. Freelancers set the final price after they read your brief.
How do I compare who I will actually work with?
Read the profile, relevant proof, and their proposed approach. Start a brief to see applicants for your scope, or browse people listed for this service before you decide.
Looking for VA work yourself?
This page is for businesses hiring a virtual assistant. If you want clients, join the freelancer network.
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Tell us what you want taken off your plate.
We'll help you shape the brief, find New Zealand freelancers who fit, and introduce you.