Hire the Best Cooks
in New Zealand

More than 3,000 reviews on G2
Rating is 4.5 out of 5.
4.5/5
of Upwork by G2 peer reviewers
Melissa C.

Gisborne, New Zealand

$28/hr
5.0
7 jobs

With almost a decade of professional experience behind the lens, I bring both technical expertise and creative intuition to every project. Over the past 10 years, I’ve completed 18 photography courses covering shooting techniques, composition, lighting, and advanced editing — with hands-on experience across portrait, landscape, product, and food photography and food styling. My approach combines strong visual storytelling with a deep understanding of light, detail, and mood. Whether capturing people, places, or products, I focus on creating images that feel intentional, polished, and authentic — not just visually appealing, but purposeful. I also have a passion for cooking and can offer this to go with lifestyle product photography if your product is food related or if recipe photography is required remotely. All the food photos I have displayed, I have made myself. Through all the many photo sessions I have done from Family photos, food and products, landscapes and studio one common factor is editing. Everything I do I edit, and I have developed my very own style that I like to call ' Bold Natural' using Adobe lightroom and Photoshop. Editing is my most enjoyed part, bringing the whole vision to life and giving it the finishing touch and making magic from not much. So, it is also my greatest joy to offer edit only jobs as well as shooting and editing. My rate reflects over 10 years of experience and a fully custom editing workflow, where every image is individually hand-edited for color, light, and consistency — never batch presets.

  • Photo Editing
  • Food Photography
  • Product Photography
  • Photography
  • Portrait Photography
  • Lifestyle Photography
  • Photo Manipulation
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Adobe Lightroom
  • Compositing
  • Photo Retouching
  • Image Editing
Paige G.

Auckland, New Zealand

$75/hr
4.8
17 jobs

If you’re spending on marketing and still unsure what’s actually driving results, or revenue is growing but profit isn’t, something’s off. I work with brands to get clear on what’s happening and what to focus on. Most teams aren’t short on ideas or activity. There’s usually just too much going on and no clear signal on what matters. I’ve worked across DTC, CPG, and eCommerce brands (Shopify, Amazon), looking at performance in terms of revenue, margin, and what actually holds up over time. That might mean reviewing channels, campaigns, or the overall strategy — working out what’s pulling its weight and what isn’t. I tend to look at things in four parts: - The strategy behind it - How it’s been executed - If it's been executed in collab with ops & finance - How it’s being measured - If it supports overarching business strategy and goals A lot of wasted time comes from fixing the wrong part.

  • Marketing Strategy
  • Marketing Analytics
  • Business Strategy
  • Cross Functional Team Leadership
  • Digital Marketing Strategy
  • Forecasting
  • Financial Analysis
  • B2C Marketing
  • Business Analysis
  • Decision Making
  • Marketing Campaign Setup & Implementation
  • KPI Metric Development
  • Competitive Analysis
  • Project Management
  • Ecommerce Marketing
  • Startup Consulting
  • Marketing Consulting
  • Business Consulting
  • SEO Strategy
  • Growth Strategy
Ashleigh C.

Christchurch, New Zealand

$55/hr
5.0
22 jobs

I am a New Zealand-based food writer and recipe developer, making recipes for cookbooks and blogs on a variety of topics including: baking, keto, vegan, raw, vegetarian, flexitarian, paleo, low-carb and family-friendly meals. I have developed more than 300 recipes for clients both for online and print publications, and have a food-photography package available for most projects. My strengths lie in my attention to the English language, developed through my experience in teaching and online work as well as writing. I have several years of experience writing content for a variety of different websites from recipes to kitchen review articles and foodie-destination pieces. I have also completed hundreds of content writing jobs, work for several bloggers moderating social media accounts including Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

  • Cooking
  • Baking
  • Food & Beverage
  • Creative Writing
  • Cookbook
  • Blog Writing
  • Recipe Writing
  • Content Writing
  • Photography
  • Digital Photography
  • Food Photography
Daniel J.

Wellington, New Zealand

$13/hr
5.0
40 jobs

Hello! I’m a freelance mixing engineer, as well as a range of other jobs to do with content creation and language. I’m fluent in English, Spanish, German, French, and Māori, and dedicated to providing excellent service to my clients. I specialize in mixing (especially vocals) and offer translation and transcription services. My flexible schedule allows me to adapt to various deadlines and time zones, ensuring timely and efficient project completion. I don’t want a lot of money for anything musical as it is my hobby. I pride myself on being organized, responsive, and committed to delivering high-quality work. I look forward to collaborating with you and bringing your projects to life! Looking forward to working with you!

  • Stereo Mixing
  • Stem Mixing & Mastering
  • Vocal Music
  • Tech & IT
  • Art & Design
  • New Zealand English Accent
  • Voice Recording
  • Audio Transcription
  • Writing
  • Sound Mixing
  • Translation
  • Vocal Tuning
  • Music Production
  • Music
Yulia Z.

Auckland, New Zealand

$24/hr
5.0
20 jobs

Product Design | Admin Dashboards | Data Visualization | B2B | SaaS I help startups and growing companies transform complex ideas, workflows, and data into intuitive digital products that users love. With 7+ years of experience, I've designed web applications, mobile apps, SaaS platforms, healthcare products, operational dashboards, and data visualization systems for clients across New Zealand, Australia, North America, and Europe. ✨ Services • End-to-End Product Design • UX Research & Discovery • User Flows & Information Architecture • Wireframing & Prototyping • UX/UI Design for Web & Mobile • Dashboard & Data Visualization Design • Design Systems & Component Libraries • Developer Handoff ✨ Best Fit Projects • SaaS Platforms • Healthcare Applications • B2B Products • Operational Dashboards • Data Visualization Products • MVP Design • Design System Creation • Product Redesigns 🖥 Tools I use: • Figma • Sketch • Adobe XD • Adobe Photoshop 🔸 What you can expect when working with me: • Clean, well-structured Figma files ready for development • Thoughtful UX decisions backed by user needs and data • Clear communication and reliable delivery • A collaborative, detail-oriented design process If you’re looking for a dedicated designer who values great user experiences and clear visual communication, let’s connect. ✉️ Feel free to reach out, I’d love to collaborate. Best, Yulia

  • UX & UI Design
  • UX Wireframe
  • UX Writing
  • UX Research
  • UI/UX Prototyping
  • Design Concept
  • Design Thinking
  • Design Enhancement
  • Design & Usability Research
  • Responsive Design
  • App Design
  • Web Design
  • Microsoft Power BI Data Visualization
  • Financial Report
  • Dashboard
Denzel D.

Lower Hutt, New Zealand

$30/hr
5.0
2 jobs

I am a Senior Technical Analyst with good understanding and knowledge on how to troubleshoot Hardware and Software Applications.

  • Microsoft Azure
  • Microsoft Office
  • Hardware Troubleshooting
  • Directory
  • BlackBerry
  • Adobe Inc.
  • Microsoft Virtual Server
  • iPhone & iPad Apps
  • Printer

How it works

Post a job for freePost a job

Tell us what you need. Create your own job post or generate one with AI then filter talent matches.

Hire top talent fast

Consult, interview, and hire quickly, so you can meet the freelancers you're excited about.

Collaborate easily

Use Upwork to chat or video call, share files, and track project progress right from the app.

Payment simplified

Manage payments in one place with flexible billing options. Only pay for approved work, hourly or by milestone.

Don't just take our word for it

How do I hire a Cook in New Zealand on Upwork?

You can hire a Cook in New Zealand on Upwork in four simple steps:

  • Create a job post tailored to your Cook project scope. We'll walk you through the process step by step.
  • Browse top Cook talent on Upwork and invite them to your project.
  • Once the proposals start flowing in, create a shortlist of top Cook profiles and interview.
  • Hire the right Cook for your project from Upwork, the world's largest work marketplace.

At Upwork, we believe talent staffing should be easy.

How much does it cost to hire a Cook?

Rates charged by Cooks on Upwork can vary with a number of factors including experience, location, and market conditions. See hourly rates for in-demand skills on Upwork.

Why hire a Cook in New Zealand on Upwork?

As the world's work marketplace, we connect highly-skilled freelance Cooks and businesses and help them build trusted, long-term relationships so they can achieve more together. Let us help you build the dream Cook team you need to succeed.

Can I hire a Cook in New Zealand within 24 hours on Upwork?

Depending on availability and the quality of your job post, it's entirely possible to sign up for Upwork and receive Cook proposals within 24 hours of posting a job description.