Wellington
Cate S.
Graphic Designer and Social Media Marketing Manager
Hire a freelance social media manager in New Zealand
Hire a New Zealand social media manager to plan the week, make the content, and report on what actually moved. You write one brief, compare applicants, and choose the person.
- Free to enquire
- Local NZ freelancers
- You choose who to hire
Auckland
Tymon G.
Marketing Strategist
Auckland
Emma N.
Graphic Designer
Hamilton
Brianna O.
Designer
Auckland
Ana C.
Social Media Expert
Nelson
Rachel M.
Marketing Consultant & Community Connector
What does a social media manager do?
Most social media managers handle some or all of this. Pick the parts you need and we'll put them in your brief.
Content planning
Plans what goes out each week, across the channels your customers actually use.
Content creation and captions
Writes captions and makes or edits the photos, graphics and short videos for each post.
Publishing and scheduling
Schedules and publishes posts at sensible times, so your accounts stay active without you chasing it.
Community management
Replies to comments and messages, and flags anything that needs you, like complaints or booking requests.
Campaigns and launches
Runs a focused push around a launch, sale, event or seasonal offer, planned from start to finish.
Reporting and insights
Tells you each month what moved, what did not, and what to change next.
Account audits and resets
Reviews your profiles, bios and content mix, fixes the gaps and sets up a simpler weekly rhythm.
Social strategy
Works out which channels, audiences and types of content are worth your time and budget.
Working with your other suppliers
Briefs your designer, photographer or ads specialist so everything you post fits together.
- 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 social media manager for your business
We do the legwork of briefing and finding people, then step back so you work directly with the social media manager 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 social media managers
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.
Ana
Social Media Expert
Auckland
Marketing & Growth
Cate
Graphic Designer and Social Media Marketing Manager
Wellington
Marketing & Growth
Tymon
Marketing Strategist
Auckland
Marketing & Growth
Rachel
Marketing Consultant & Community Connector
Nelson
Branding
Joe
Photographer & Videographer
Christchurch
Photography & Video
Emma
Graphic Designer
Auckland
Design & Creative
Brianna
Designer
Hamilton
Design & Creative
Mina
Writer
Auckland
Writing & Editing
Hire a social media manager in Auckland
Need someone based in Auckland? Compare local social media managers, then brief the national network if you want a wider shortlist.
How much does it typically cost to hire a social media manager?
What New Zealand social media managers typically charge, by type of work. Freelancers quote you directly after reading your brief.
Social media plan or audit
Projects fromNZ$700
A focused review with a practical content direction, priorities, and a plan for the next stage of work.
- Typical rangeNZ$700–$1,500
Campaign or launch support
Projects fromNZ$1,500
A defined social campaign with planning, content direction, copy, coordination, and reporting around a specific business moment.
- Typical rangeNZ$1,500–$4,000
Ongoing social media management
Regular planning, publishing, community support, and performance review across one or more channels; production and paid media may be additional.
- Typical rangeNZ$2,000–$5,000+ per month
What affects the price
Freelancers quote after reading your brief. These move the price most.
- Number of channels and publishing frequency
- Whether content production is included
- Community management and response expectations
- Paid advertising budget and campaign complexity
Indicative New Zealand dollar estimates only, excluding GST, advertising spend, and third-party production costs where relevant. Freelancers set their own pricing after reviewing your scope. Updated October 2026.
Need social media help every month, not just once?
Plenty of NZ businesses brief social media as regular monthly support instead of a one-off project. Here is what that usually looks like.
Planning
A monthly content calendar built around your offers, events and seasonal moments, agreed before anything is posted.
Creating and posting
Posts, stories and short video written, designed and scheduled on the platforms your customers use.
Community replies
Answering comments and messages in your voice, and flagging anything that needs you.
Monthly report
A short summary of what was posted, what worked and what to change next month.
How buyers usually set it up
- Monthly retainer
- A set scope each month, such as a number of posts per week plus replies and reporting, for a fixed monthly fee. Best when the workload is steady.
- Hours a month
- An agreed number of hours each month at an hourly rate. Best when your workload moves around or you are testing a new channel.
Clients who brief ongoing social media support at an hourly rate most often choose between $25 and $65 an hour. That is what clients typically put in their briefs, not a quote. Freelancers set their own rates after reading your brief.
What to put in an ongoing support brief
- Which platforms you want covered, and which accounts already exist.
- How many posts a week, and whether you want video as well as images.
- Whether replies to comments and messages are included.
- Who approves posts, and how quickly.
- How you want to track results, such as enquiries, followers or sales.
Social media marketing work delivered by Kiwi freelancers
Review related projects to see the range of content and campaign work freelancers can support, then create a brief around your business goal.
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22.4x ROAS and fully booked from $359 of Meta ad spend for a hotel in Kenya
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- Marketing Strategy
- Media Buying
Ellie N.
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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.
Design & Creative
Comprehensive Content Creation & Design for Città
- Product & eCommerce Photography
- Graphic Design
- Email Marketing
Sheba B.Great job. We are getting good feedback from customers and tenants on the material that is going online.
Feedback for Maneet K.
Social Media Marketer · Auckland
Questions about hiring a social media manager
Straight answers to what NZ business owners ask us most.
What should I include in a social media brief?
Say the business goal, the channels you want live, who approves posts, what assets you already have, and whether you need an ongoing manager, a campaign, or an account reset.
Do I need a social media manager or a social media marketer?
A manager usually owns the weekly plan, publishing, and reporting. A marketer may lean more on strategy, campaigns, or paid support. Write the outcome in your brief and compare the people who apply.
How much does a freelance social media manager cost in New Zealand?
Live planning bands on this page are NZ$700–$1,500 for a plan or audit, NZ$1,500–$4,000 for a campaign, and NZ$2,000–$5,000+ a month for ongoing management. 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.
Can one person handle content, design, and ads?
Sometimes. Say what must be included. Design-heavy creative often sits with graphic design, longer copy with copywriting, and search ads with paid search.
Can I hire a social media manager on a monthly basis?
Yes. Many clients brief social media as ongoing monthly support, either as a monthly retainer for a set scope or as an agreed number of hours each month. Say which you prefer in your brief and we will introduce freelancers who work that way.
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Tell us what you want social media to achieve.
We'll help you shape the brief, find New Zealand freelancers who fit, and introduce you.