Auckland
Samantha T.
Website Designer & Developer
Hire a freelance web developer in New Zealand
Hire a New Zealand website developer to build the site, rebuild one that is hard to run, or add the useful bits — forms, bookings, Shopify, memberships, integrations. One brief, named applicants, you choose. If you only need look, structure, and the customer journey, start on web design.
- Free to enquire
- Local NZ freelancers
- You choose who to hire
Waikato
Tom D.
Brand Designer & Website Designer
Auckland
Katy G.
Business Performance & Data Expert
Wellington
Rebecca R.
Graphic Designer
Christchurch
Magdalene M.
Senior Graphic & UX Designer
Auckland
Jeanine P.
Shopify Expert & Klaviyo Partner
What does a web developer do?
Most web developers handle some or all of this. Pick the parts you need and we'll put them in your brief.
Website builds
Builds a new site from your designs or a template, with pages, forms and a CMS your team can update.
Rebuilds and migrations
Moves an old or slow site to a better platform, keeping your content, links and search rankings in place.
CMS setup
Sets up WordPress, Webflow or a similar CMS so you can edit pages, posts and images yourself.
Online stores
Builds or extends a Shopify or WooCommerce store, including products, payments and shipping.
Bookings, forms and integrations
Connects booking, payment, CRM or email tools so enquiries land where your team already works.
Speed and performance fixes
Finds what is slowing the site down and fixes it, so pages load quickly on mobile.
Bug fixes and updates
Fixes broken pages and forms, and keeps the platform, themes and plugins up to date.
Hosting, domains and launch
Sorts hosting, domains, SSL and redirects, then tests everything before the site goes live.
Ongoing support
Looks after the site after launch with backups, security updates and small changes when you need them.
- 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 developer for your business
We do the legwork of briefing and finding people, then step back so you work directly with the web developer 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 developers
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
Katy
Business Performance & Data Expert
Auckland
Consulting & Strategy
Rebecca
Graphic Designer
Wellington
Design & Creative
Magdalene
Senior Graphic & UX Designer
Christchurch
Design & Creative
Jeanine
Shopify Expert & Klaviyo Partner
Auckland
Websites & Web Development
Billy
Graphic & Web Designer
Queenstown/Wanaka
Design & Creative
Bex
Product / UX Designer
Auckland
Design & Creative
Hire a website developer in Auckland or Wellington
Need someone based in Auckland or Wellington? Compare local website developers, then brief the national network if you want a wider shortlist.
How much does it typically cost to hire a web developer?
What New Zealand web developers typically charge, by type of work. Freelancers quote you directly after reading your brief.
Focused website refresh
Projects fromNZ$2,500
A smaller website or priority-page improvement with a clear scope and existing content.
- Typical rangeNZ$2,500–$7,500
Business website build
Projects fromNZ$7,500
A tailored multi-page website with responsive development, forms and a practical content setup.
- Typical rangeNZ$7,500–$20,000
Complex website or platform work
Projects fromNZ$20,000
A larger build involving ecommerce, memberships, custom functionality or several integrations.
- Typical rangeNZ$20,000–$50,000+
What affects the price
Freelancers quote after reading your brief. These move the price most.
- Number of pages and how ready the content is
- Design, copywriting and photography requirements
- Forms, ecommerce, bookings or other functionality
- Integrations, testing and post-launch support needs
Indicative New Zealand dollar estimates only, excluding GST and any third-party software costs. Freelancers set their own pricing after reviewing your scope. Updated October 2026.
Website development work delivered by Kiwi freelancers
Review projects from the network to see the range of business websites, rebuilds and digital improvements freelancers have contributed to.
Websites & Web Development
Independent Optometry Group
- WordPress
- Database Management
- Website Maintenance & Support
Gavin B.
Websites & Web Development
New Zealand Geographic
- Website Development
- CMS Setup & Customization
- WordPress
Gavin B.
Marketing & Growth
22.4x ROAS and fully booked from $359 of Meta ad spend for a hotel in Kenya
- Website Development
- Marketing Strategy
- Media Buying
Ellie N.
Marketing & Growth
29.6x ROAS: $26,350 in bookings from $889 for a surf charter
- Website Development
- Marketing Strategy
- Media Buying
Ellie N.
Marketing & Growth
~1.5x sales in one month with Meta ads for a Dubai fitness studio
- Website Development
- Marketing Strategy
- Media Buying
Ellie N.
Websites & Web Development
Country Wonders Preschool | Landing Page Squarespace Website Design
- Web Design
- Lead Generation
- Landing Page Development
Ellie M.We make a premium product and we needed a website that reflected that. Something that felt like the saunas themselves. Skyrocket got it straight away. What they built is elevated without being over the top, and the people getting in touch now are serious buyers. That's exactly what we were after.
Feedback for Samantha T.
Website Designer & Developer · Auckland
Questions about hiring a web developer
Straight answers to what NZ business owners ask us most.
What should I include in a website development brief?
Say what the site must do, what is live today, any systems it needs to connect with, and whether you already have designs. You do not need finished designs to start. Write one brief and compare applicants.
Do I need website development or web design?
This page is for build, CMS, and integrations. Look, structure, and the customer journey sit with web design. Many people do both — say that in the brief if you want one person.
Do I need designs before I brief a developer?
No. Explain the outcome and any brand files you already have. A freelancer can say whether design, development, or both are needed.
How much does a freelance website developer cost in New Zealand?
Live planning bands on this page are NZ$2,500–$7,500 for a focused refresh, NZ$7,500–$20,000 for a business website build, and NZ$20,000–$50,000+ for more complex platform work. 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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