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Hire trusted New Zealand freelancers

Unicorn Factory makes it easy for Kiwi businesses to find reliable, vetted local talent for their next project. Tell us what you need, connect with the right people, and get the work done.

Laura Fisher, Campaign Strategy freelancer

Christchurch

Laura Fisher

Campaign Strategy

Paul Wilson, Marketing Strategy freelancer

Tauranga

Paul Wilson

Marketing Strategy

Samantha Thornton-Jones, UX Design freelancer

Auckland

Samantha Thornton-Jones

UX Design

Tom Dawson, API Development freelancer

Waikato

Tom Dawson

API Development

Elise Hopkins, Logo Design freelancer

Auckland

Elise Hopkins

Logo Design

Hayden Maskell, Brand Identity & Visual Identity freelancer

Wellington

Hayden Maskell

Brand Identity & Visual Identity

Local talent. Visible proof. Direct relationships.

Startup Dunedin
BizDojo
New Zealand Festival
Cardrona
21C Skills Lab
New Zealand Swim

How it works

A simple way to connect with independent talent in New Zealand.

Get started

01Tell us what you need

Share your project, the help you need, and any timing or budget you have in mind.

02Choose who to meet

Review interested freelancers and their work. Choose who you want an introduction to.

03Agree the work together

Agree the scope, timing, and price with your freelancer.

Questions about hiring

Clear answers on the hiring process, fees, and working with freelancers.

How does hiring on Unicorn Factory work?

Tell us what you need, and a person from our team will email you to learn more about the project, timing, and budget. If you want help finding someone, we will explain the matching process and any fee before we start. With your go-ahead, we look for suitable freelancers, share interested candidates with you, and arrange introductions when you are ready.

How much does it cost to hire on Unicorn Factory?

Browsing freelancers and sending an enquiry is free. If you ask us to actively find and introduce freelancers, an assisted matching fee may apply. As a guide, this may be around NZ$299 + GST, but we will confirm the fee with you before starting. Freelancers set their own rates and quote for the project separately; we do not take a percentage of their work.

Who manages the work and payment?

You and the freelancer agree on the scope, deliverables, timeline, price, and payment terms. The freelancer does the work, and you pay them directly. Unicorn Factory helps you make the connection, but we do not manage the project or handle project payments.

Who chooses the freelancer I work with?

You do. We share relevant freelancers and what we know about their experience, availability, and quotes. You choose whom to speak with and whether to hire anyone. There is no obligation to work with someone we introduce.

How do you find freelancers and how are they vetted?

We look across our New Zealand freelancer network for relevant skills and past work, then check interest and availability for your project. Freelancers apply to join, and we review their experience, portfolio, communication, and fit before approving a profile. This is not a background check or a guarantee of their work, so you can review their work and speak with them before deciding.

Ready to see who could help?

Browse real people and work, or share the brief that is in front of you. Either way, start with a better conversation.