Wellington
Hayden Maskell
Copywriter
Hire a freelance copywriter in New Zealand
Hire a New Zealand copywriter for website pages, campaign messaging, and brand language customers can act on. One brief, named applicants, you choose. An ongoing content programme sits with content marketing. Rankings and technical search sit with SEO.
- Free to enquire
- Local NZ freelancers
- You choose who to hire
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Andrew Fuller
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Auckland
Connor Amor-Bendall
Senior Copywriter and Marketing Strategist
Auckland
Ana Cocherel
Social Media Expert
What does a copywriter do?
Most copywriters handle some or all of this. Pick the parts you need and we'll put them in your brief.
Website copy
Write or rewrite your homepage, service and about pages so visitors quickly understand what you do.
Landing pages
Write focused pages for a campaign, offer or ad that lead people to one clear next step.
Messaging and positioning
Work out what makes you different and turn it into key messages your whole team can use.
Campaign and launch copy
Shape a campaign idea and write the copy across ads, email, social and print.
Email copy
Write newsletters, welcome sequences and promotional emails that people open and act on.
Ad copy
Write headlines and short copy for Google, Meta and print ads that fit each platform's limits.
Product descriptions
Write clear, consistent product copy for your online store or catalogue.
Brochures and sales material
Write brochures, flyers, proposals and signage that explain your offer quickly.
Editing and tone of voice
Tighten existing copy and set up a tone of voice guide so everything sounds like you.
- 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 copywriter for your business
We do the legwork of briefing and finding people, then step back so you work directly with the copywriter 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 copywriters
They write for websites, campaigns, email and print. Tell us what you need and we'll share your brief with suitable people, not only those shown here.
Hayden
Copywriter
Wellington
Writing & Editing
Connor
Senior Copywriter and Marketing Strategist
Auckland
Writing & Editing
Jo
Content writer and communications specialist
Queenstown/Wanaka
Writing & Editing
Ben
Email Marketing Expert (Klaviyo, Omnisend)
Nelson
eCommerce
Andrew
Email Marketing Man
Tauranga
Marketing & Growth
Ana
Social Media Expert
Auckland
Marketing & Growth
Liam
Webflow Developer
Auckland
Websites & Web Development
Rachel
Marketing Consultant & Community Connector
Nelson
Branding
How much does it typically cost to hire a copywriter?
What New Zealand copywriters typically charge, by type of work. Freelancers quote you directly after reading your brief.
Small copy refresh
Projects fromNZ$600
A focused review and rewrite of a key page, short sequence, or small set of customer-facing copy.
- Typical rangeNZ$600–$1,500
Website copy project
Projects fromNZ$2,000
Core messaging and copy for a small business website, usually involving several important pages and a defined review process.
- Typical rangeNZ$2,000–$5,000
Messaging or campaign support
Projects fromNZ$3,500
A broader engagement covering positioning, campaign or launch messaging, and copy across several customer touchpoints.
- Typical rangeNZ$3,500–$8,000+
What affects the price
Freelancers quote after reading your brief. These move the price most.
- How much research or customer insight is needed
- Number of pages, products, or channels
- Existing brand direction and source material
- Stakeholder review and approval process
Indicative New Zealand dollar estimates only, excluding GST. Freelancers set their own pricing after reviewing your scope. Updated September 2026.
Copywriting work delivered by Kiwi freelancers
Believe U Can shows campaign messaging, and Auckland Art Gallery shows website copy. The other projects are related communications work.
Websites & Web Development
Country Wonders Preschool | Landing Page Squarespace Website Design
- Web Design
- Lead Generation
- Landing Page Development
Ellie Manahi
Branding
Brand Identity & Digital Launch for The Body Bard Wellness Supplements
- Brand Identity & Visual Identity
- Brand Strategy
- Copywriting
AJ Hashmat
Branding
Brandbook Design & Visual Identity Rollout for Ramada Worldwide
- Brand Identity & Visual Identity
- Brand Strategy
- Editorial & Layout Design
Nikite K
Design & Creative
Comprehensive Content Creation & Design for Città
- Product & eCommerce Photography
- Graphic Design
- Email Marketing
Sheba BasikaThank you all for your assistance and support, going over and above, during our campaign. We're super excited with the outcome and have no doubts that your efforts contributed to the success. We plan to work with you in the future and will recommend you to all that will listen.
Feedback for Bex De Prospo
Strategic Storyteller · Christchurch
Questions about hiring a copywriter
Straight answers to what NZ business owners ask us most.
Do I need copywriting or content marketing?
Copywriting here is the offer, the pages, and the campaign message. An ongoing content programme sits with content marketing.
Do I need copywriting or SEO?
A copywriter writes the words customers act on. Rankings and technical search sit with SEO. Say both in the brief if you want one person.
What should I include in a copywriting brief?
Say what you offer, who it is for, what needs to change, and which pages or channels are involved. Share any brand or customer material you already have.
How long does a copywriting project take?
A focused page refresh may take a week or two once the brief is clear. Website or campaign work takes longer when discovery or several review rounds are involved.
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