Auckland
Samantha Thornton-Jones
Website Designer & Developer
Hire a Website Manager in New Zealand
Keep your site secure and converting customers with NZ-based website managers who handle updates, security monitoring and content changes.
Waikato
Tom Dawson
Brand Designer & Website Designer
Wellington
Katie Parsons
Digital Marketing & Paid Ads Expert
Taupo
Brett Ransley
Senior Full-stack Developer & CMS Expert (Joomla & WordPress)
Christchurch
Stu Clark
Web Design, SEO & SEM Consultant
Tauranga
Summer Gell
Graphic Designer
What this service is for
What can a website manager help you with?
Website managers keep your site secure, fast and up to date — handling backups, software updates, security monitoring, minor content edits and integrations so your business can rely on the site for sales and enquiries.
Prevent downtime and security incidents
Scheduled updates, malware scanning and uptime monitoring reduce the risk of downtime or hacks that stop customers reaching you.
Publish content and product changes fast
Quick content, menu or product updates keep offers current without waiting weeks for a developer.
Keep performance and basic SEO healthy
Performance checks, backups and on-page fixes help pages load faster and maintain search visibility.
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
Freelancers from our network
The profiles shown below are examples of website managers and specialists in the Unicorn Factory network. Create a short project brief, freelancers will apply, you review applications, and Unicorn Factory makes warm introductions to the applicants you want to speak with.
Tell us about your project
Ideas for your brief
Project ideas you can hire for
Practical scopes you can post as a brief — each can be run as a monthly plan, a short retainer, or a one-off engagement agreed with the freelancer.
Small-site monthly care plan
Ongoing maintenance for brochure websites that need basic upkeep, content edits and monitoring.
- Monthly software updates applied and tested (WordPress, themes, plugins or equivalent)
- Weekly or daily automated backups stored off-site and tested for restore
- Uptime monitoring and security scans with incident alerts
- One or more small content updates per month (text or image swaps as agreed)
Shopify or ecommerce support retainer
Care for stores where uptime and checkout performance directly affect revenue.
- Daily backups and extension/plugin checks; priority support for checkout or payment problems
- Speed and conversion checks with small UX or product-page updates
- Integration checks (payments, fulfilment apps, analytics) and fixes
- Monthly sales/traffic review and recommended technical prioritised fixes
Website health audit and remediation
One-off review and fix plan for a neglected or error-prone site.
- Full site audit: security, performance, SEO basics and backup integrity
- Staging-based fixes for broken plugins, PHP/version mismatches and errors
- Configuration of monitoring (uptime, backups, error logging) and a handover report
- Optional follow-up retainer to keep the changes maintained
Proof lives in the work
Related project examples
Below are real projects completed by freelancers in our network that relate to website builds, redesigns and content work.
See Website Maintenance & Support Projects
Websites & Web Development
Building a Membership Platform for New Zealand’s Film Industry
- Performance Optimization
- Web Design
- Membership Site Setup
Mathew Waters
Websites & Web Development
Ongoing Website Support for Rebecca Vallance
- Frontend Development
- Website Development
- Website Maintenance & Support
Jason Lin
Websites & Web Development
Shopify Redesign & Rebuild for Charlotte's Web Jewellery
- Website Migration
- CMS Setup & Customization
- API & Systems Integration
Karen Rubado
Writing & Editing
Content Management and Strategy for Career Coach Website
- Blog Writing
- Content Marketing
- Content Strategy
Jessica JenkinsPricing guidance
How much does website maintenance cost?
Indicative NZD ranges to help you set expectations — final scope and freelancer rates are agreed directly in each brief.
Basic care (small brochure sites)
Core updates, basic security scans and small monthly content changes. Suitable for low-traffic informational sites.
NZ$39–NZ$149 / month
Standard care (lead-gen sites & small stores)
Daily backups, performance monitoring, regular updates and a small monthly allowance for content or minor development work.
NZ$150–NZ$399 / month
Advanced care (high-traffic stores & apps)
Priority support, advanced security, staging-based updates, integration maintenance and dedicated development hours for complex or revenue-critical sites.
NZ$400–NZ$1,500+ / month
What affects the price
- Platform and technical complexity (WordPress, Shopify, Webflow, or custom apps require different skill levels)
- Traffic and revenue sensitivity — stores that lose sales when down need faster response and higher-cost plans
- Frequency and size of content or product updates you need each month
- Third‑party integrations, custom code or compliance requirements (payment providers, CRM or accounting integrations)
All estimates are indicative. Prices are in NZD, may exclude GST and ongoing platform fees (hosting, Shopify subscriptions, third-party apps). Scope and final rates vary by freelancer — request a tailored quote after posting a brief.
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’s included in a typical care plan?
Common items are software updates, backups, security scans, uptime monitoring and a monthly allowance for small content changes. Larger development or redesigns are quoted separately.
How do I switch from my current provider?
Ask applicants for a migration checklist in your brief. Freelancers typically start with a site health audit, secure a backup, and set up access and monitoring before making live changes.
How fast will someone respond to an urgent issue?
Response times vary by plan and freelancer. Priority or premium plans usually offer faster response windows — include your required maximum response time in the brief so applicants confirm they can meet it.
Can you maintain sites you didn’t build?
Yes. Most freelancers will perform a health audit first and outline immediate risks and recommended fixes before starting ongoing maintenance.
How do I know I can trust a freelancer with access to my site?
Request references and view the freelancer’s Unicorn Factory profile. Agree access levels (for example, create a separate admin user or temporary credentials) and include a confidentiality clause in the engagement.
Ready to get moving?
Ready to keep your site working?
Create a short project brief now — describe your platform, what needs attention, and your desired response time. Freelancers will apply and Unicorn Factory will give warm introductions to the applicants you want to speak with.