Auckland
Samantha Thornton-Jones
Website Designer & Developer
Hire a Website Developer in New Zealand
Build or improve a business website that is clear, fast to use and straightforward for your team to manage.
Waikato
Tom Dawson
Brand Designer & Website Designer
Wellington
Rebecca Rhodes
Graphic Designer
Christchurch
Magdalene Manson-Blair
Senior Graphic & UX Designer
Auckland
Jeanine Pickford
Shopify Expert & Klaviyo Partner
Queenstown/Wanaka
Billy Waller
Graphic & Web Designer
What this service is for
What can a website developer help you build?
A website developer can turn a business goal, content plan or existing design into a website that is useful for customers and practical for your team.
Launch a clearer business website
Build a site that explains what you offer, helps customers take the next step and gives your team a solid foundation.
Improve an existing website
Resolve frustrating user journeys, outdated pages or technical issues without starting again unless that is the sensible option.
Add useful website functionality
Create features such as forms, bookings, memberships, product content or integrations that support the way your business operates.
How Unicorn Factory works
A simple way to find the right freelancer.
Create one project brief, compare applications from relevant freelancers, and choose who you would like to meet.
Step 01
Tell us what you need.
Use the guided brief to explain the outcome, timing, budget, and context. You do not need to prepare a technical specification.
Freelancers in our network
Meet freelancers who can help with your website development.
Tell us what you need. Relevant freelancers can apply, you review the options, then request the introductions you want.
Tell us about your project
Ideas for your brief
Ways a website developer could help you build?
Use these examples to shape your brief. The final scope depends on your priorities, existing systems and the outcome you need.
New business website
A focused build for a business that needs a clear, credible online home.
- Page and content plan
- Responsive website build
- Enquiry or booking setup
- Testing and launch support
Website rebuild
A considered rebuild for a site that no longer reflects your business or is difficult to manage.
- Review of existing website
- Priority page rebuild
- Content migration plan
- Redirect and launch checks
Website feature improvement
Add or improve a useful part of an existing site without rebuilding everything.
- Feature requirements
- Development and integration work
- Testing across key devices
- Handover and documentation
Proof lives in the work
See related website projects.
Review projects from the network to see the range of business websites, rebuilds and digital improvements freelancers have contributed to.
See Website Development Projects
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Country Wonders Preschool | Landing Page Squarespace Website Design
- Landing Page Development
- Web Design
- Copywriting
Ellie Manahi
Websites & Web Development
E-commerce Website for Two Tales Gin Boutique Beverages
- UX Design
- Video Editing
- Website Development
Barbi Larkins
eCommerce
Shopify Ecommerce Website and POS Integration for Loobie & Friends
- SEO
- Web Design
- Website Development
Karen Rubado
eCommerce
Shopify Redesign & Build for Green with Envy Lifestyle Store
- SEO
- Website Development
- eCommerce Store Build & Redesign
Karen Rubado
Websites & Web Development
Chive: No-Code Directory for New Zealand Charities
- Airtable
- Webflow
- Web Design
Connor FinlaysonPricing guidance
How much does website development cost?
Cost depends on the number of pages, content readiness, functionality, integrations and the level of design or technical work involved.
Focused website refresh
A smaller website or priority-page improvement with a clear scope and existing content.
NZ$2,500–$7,500
Business website build
A tailored multi-page website with responsive development, forms and a practical content setup.
NZ$7,500–$20,000
Complex website or platform work
A larger build involving ecommerce, memberships, custom functionality or several integrations.
NZ$20,000–$50,000+
What affects the price
- 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.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions before you hire.
Answers to the questions clients commonly ask before starting a brief.
Still deciding what you need?
Start with the outcome and the context you already have. A polished specification is not required.
What should I include in a website development brief?
Start with what the website needs to help customers do, the pages you expect, examples you like and any systems it needs to connect with.
Do I need designs before hiring a developer?
No. Explain your goals and any existing brand material. A freelancer can outline whether design, development or both are needed.
How long does a website build take?
A focused site can take several weeks. Larger builds take longer when content, integrations or custom functionality are involved.
Can a freelancer improve our current site?
Often, yes. Include the current site and the specific issues you want to solve so the freelancer can suggest a realistic approach.
How do I choose the right website developer?
Compare relevant work, the proposed approach, communication, timing and pricing before requesting an introduction.
Ready to get moving?
Tell us what your website needs to do.
You do not need a complete specification. Start with the customer problem, the outcome you want and any constraints you already know.