Christchurch
Laura F.
Graphic Designer + Illustrator
Hire a freelance web designer in New Zealand
Hire a New Zealand web designer for a new site, a redesign, or a landing page customers can actually use. One brief, named applicants, you choose. Need someone in Auckland? See Auckland web designers.
- Free to enquire
- Local NZ freelancers
- You choose who to hire
Auckland
Samantha T.
Website Designer & Developer
Waikato
Tom D.
Brand Designer & Website Designer
Auckland
Elise S.
Graphic Designer
Waikato & Auckland
Libby C.
Graphic Designer
Auckland
Katy G.
Business Performance & Data Expert
What does a web designer do?
Most web designers handle some or all of this. Pick the parts you need and we'll put them in your brief.
Site structure and page planning
Works out which pages you need and how visitors move from their first click to an enquiry.
Page design
Designs the layout, type, colour and imagery of each page to suit your brand.
Mobile-friendly layouts
Makes sure every page reads and works well on phones, tablets and desktops.
Website redesigns
Reviews what is not working on your current site and designs a clearer, more up-to-date version.
Landing pages
Designs a single page around one offer or campaign, with one clear action for visitors to take.
Wireframes and prototypes
Sketches page layouts and clickable prototypes so you can check the flow before anything is built.
Enquiry and booking flow
Places buttons, forms and contact details so it is easy for people to get in touch, book or buy.
Accessibility and readability
Checks colour contrast, text size and layout so more people can use your site comfortably.
Handover to your developer
Supplies design files, specs and assets so your developer or website platform can build it accurately.
- 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 web designer for your business
We do the legwork of briefing and finding people, then step back so you work directly with the web designer 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 web designers
The profiles below list this service. Tell us what you need and we will share your brief with suitable people across the network, not only the people shown here.
Samantha
Website Designer & Developer
Auckland
Websites & Web Development
Tom
Brand Designer & Website Designer
Waikato
Branding
Kylie
Graphic & Web Designer
Auckland
Design & Creative
Laura
Graphic Designer + Illustrator
Christchurch
Design & Creative
Elise
Graphic Designer
Auckland
Design & Creative
Libby
Graphic Designer
Waikato & Auckland
Design & Creative
Rebecca
Graphic Designer
Wellington
Design & Creative
Katy
Business Performance & Data Expert
Auckland
Consulting & Strategy
Hire a web designer in Auckland, Wellington or Christchurch
Need someone based in Auckland, Wellington or Christchurch? Compare local web designers, then brief the national network if you want a wider shortlist.
How much does it typically cost to hire a web designer?
What New Zealand web designers typically charge, by type of work. Freelancers quote you directly after reading your brief.
Landing page or small website
Projects fromNZ$1,500
A focused landing page or compact brochure site with a clear structure, responsive design, and a straightforward customer journey.
- Typical rangeNZ$1,500–$5,000
Business website redesign
Projects fromNZ$5,000
A multi-page website with discovery, information architecture, wireframes, responsive design, and closer attention to conversion.
- Typical rangeNZ$5,000–$15,000
Complex website or digital experience
Projects fromNZ$15,000
A larger content, ecommerce, membership, or product-led website with multiple templates, user journeys, and stakeholder requirements.
- Typical rangeNZ$15,000–$35,000+
What affects the price
Freelancers quote after reading your brief. These move the price most.
- Number of pages and unique templates
- Content, copywriting, and brand work required
- Research, wireframing, and user testing
- Whether development is included
Indicative New Zealand dollar estimates only, excluding GST, development, hosting, and other software costs unless included in the freelancer's scope. Freelancers set their own pricing after reviewing your brief. Updated October 2026.
Web design work delivered by Kiwi freelancers
Review the brief, design approach, and finished work behind related website projects before you create your own brief.
Websites & Web Development
Country Wonders Preschool | Landing Page Squarespace Website Design
- Web Design
- Lead Generation
- Landing Page Development
Ellie M.
eCommerce
Deadly Ponies Gift Card Experience & Home Page Build
- Frontend Development
- Website Development
- Conversion Rate Optimisation
Samantha T.
eCommerce
Shopify Ecommerce Website and POS Integration for Loobie & Friends
- Email Marketing
- Website Development
- API & Systems Integration
Karen R.
Websites & Web Development
Chive: No-Code Directory for New Zealand Charities
- Web Design
- Airtable
- Zapier
Connor F.
Websites & Web Development
Landing Page for Markdown Text Editor
- Frontend Development
- UI Design
- Landing Page Development
Nikolai B.
Websites & Web Development
Kocev Services: a trades website built for Google Ads
- Copywriting
- Website Development
- Conversion Rate Optimisation
Said K.TIETA was excellent to deal with. Easy communication and professional work.
Feedback for Tieta M.
Web Designer · Wanaka
Questions about hiring a web designer
Straight answers to what NZ business owners ask us most.
What should I include in a web design brief?
Say what the site needs to achieve, who it is for, what is live today, and whether you need design only or a build as well. Write one brief and compare applicants.
Do I need web design or website development?
This page is for look, structure, and the journey. Build, CMS, and integrations sit with website development. Many people do both — say that in the brief if you want one person.
Should I hire an Auckland designer or brief nationally?
Brief nationally if you want a wider shortlist. You can still choose someone in Auckland. If you want Auckland first, see Auckland web designers.
How much does a freelance web designer cost in New Zealand?
Live planning bands on this page are NZ$1,500–$5,000 for a landing page or small site, NZ$5,000–$15,000 for a business redesign, and NZ$15,000–$35,000+ for a larger experience. 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.
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