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Zara W.

Auckland, New Zealand

$22/hr
5.0
4 jobs

I’m a Social Media Manager based in Auckland, NZ. I have a passion for transforming brands digital presence into elevated and captivating experiences. I have a range of different skills and services to help you in any way you need. -I help brands build and unforgettable digital presence that caters to their goals, vision, and personality - Can create visually appealing graphic designs that fit your brands image -Offers full community management that follows your brand tone of voice and social strategy -Can conduct a full social media audit for your current brand positioning

  • Social Media Management
  • Social Media Content
  • Social Media Marketing Strategy
  • Digital Marketing Strategy
  • Digital Marketing
  • Graphic Design
  • Video Editing
  • Content Strategy
  • Digital Strategy
  • Community Engagement
  • Instagram
  • Instagram Marketing
  • CapCut
  • Canva
  • Brand Design
Adriana F.

Onerahi, New Zealand

$30/hr
4.9
20 jobs

🚀 Hey there! I’m a digital marketing & influencer marketing enthusiast with 10+ years of experience creating campaigns that actually work (and yes, I love tracking those results 😎). ✨ What I do: • End-to-end influencer campaigns — from sourcing creators to outreach, coordination, and reporting. • Social media strategy & content creation — keeping brands visible, creative, and growing. • Project management — big-picture planning + hands-on execution, keeping every detail on point. 💡 Fun facts & results: • I’ve worked with brands in beauty, kids, food, music, lifestyle… basically anywhere creativity meets audience ❤️ • Campaigns I’ve managed have reached over 1 million people and counting • Fluent in Spanish, English, and Italian, and I’ve successfully managed campaigns in other languages too 🌍 I’m organized, creative, and endlessly curious. I love turning ideas into campaigns that audiences love, and I thrive on making influencer partnerships feel authentic and engaging. Let’s make your next campaign unforgettable ✨

  • Social Media Management
  • Influencer Marketing
  • Social Media Content Creation
  • Canva
  • Instagram Marketing
  • Project Management
  • Customer Service
  • Presentations
  • Virtual Assistance
  • Influencer Outreach
  • Influencer Research
  • Data Entry
Gina H.

Auckland, New Zealand

$30/hr
4.5
2 jobs

Hi, I’m Gina, a Social Media Manager helping brands grow with strategy-led, engaging content! 👋 With 5+ years of experience across agency, in-house, and freelance roles, I help New Zealand and global businesses build strong social media presences that actually drive results, not just likes. I’ve worked across some of New Zealand’s most recognised brands and agencies, including DDB Aotearoa, where I managed social media for high-profile clients such as Samsung, Fonterra, and GO Healthy (Nestlé-owned), as well as Canon New Zealand & Australia as their Community and Social Media Specialist. Alongside this, I’ve partnered with a range of local NZ businesses to strengthen brand presence and build genuinely engaged online communities. Career highlights: 📱 Grew Samsung New Zealand’s TikTok channel by 278K+ followers 📈 Increased Canon New Zealand’s Instagram following by 4.6% 🎥 Scaled Canon NZ & Australia’s TikTok from 16K to 45K followers 🧠 Developed and executed the annual social media strategy for Canon NZ & Australia 🚀 Embedded social-first strategy for Brolly Sheets, increasing engagement and audience growth 🤝 Managed always-on social, campaign content, and creator partnerships within a fast-paced agency environment at DDB After working with iconic global and local brands, I’m especially passionate about helping small to medium-sized businesses grow on social, using the same strategic thinking I applied at agency and corporate level but tailored to your goals and budget. With diverse experience across e-commerce, technology, travel, wellness, and events, and a strong background spanning corporate, agency, and freelance, I have a strong understanding of what performs on social and how to tailor it to different audiences, platforms, and business goals. How I can support your business: 💡 Content Creation On-brand, engaging content designed to resonate with your audience and suit each platform. 💌 Community Management Responding to comments and DMs to build trust, loyalty, and meaningful engagement. 🗓️ Content Planning & Scheduling Organise and schedule your content, ensuring a consistent and effective social media presence. 📈 Social Media Strategy & Reporting Clear strategies backed by performance insights to optimise what’s working. 🤳 Influencer & Creator Management Sourcing, outreach, briefing, and relationship management with relevant creators. I focus on building strong, collaborative client relationships and providing exceptional service. By taking social media off your plate, you'll have more time to focus on driving sales and growing your business. Let’s connect and take your social media to the next level!

  • Social Media Management
  • Influencer Marketing
  • Social Media Content Creation
  • Social Media Content
  • Social Media Marketing
  • Social Media Marketing Plan
  • Social Media Design
  • Content Calendar
  • Graphic Design
  • Adobe Creative Cloud
Saba B.

Auckland, New Zealand

$45/hr
4.0
1 jobs

I'm a brand growth specialist and content strategist with 9+ years of hands-on experience building, scaling, and exiting consumer brands, including two businesses I founded and sold. I work with ecommerce and service-based businesses to grow their online presence through content that actually converts. That means social media strategy and management, UGC creation, short-form video scripting and editing, email marketing via Klaviyo, and Shopify store builds, all under one roof. I've managed full-scale social media accounts across TikTok, Instagram, YouTube Shorts, and Facebook, producing everything from carousels and reels to scripted UGC videos for brands in tech, fashion, luxury ecommerce, and medical education. I understand how to build content ecosystems that support the full customer journey, not just one-off posts. On the email side, I've built and managed Klaviyo flows end-to-end covering welcome sequences, abandoned cart, post-purchase, and re-engagement, with a focus on design that feels on-brand and not generic. What makes me different is that I've been the founder, the marketer, and the operator at the same time. I know what it actually takes to grow a brand from zero, which means I bring strategic thinking to every execution decision. Based in New Zealand. Available for ongoing retainers and project-based work.

  • Social Media Management
  • Social Media Content
  • UGC
  • Video Editing
  • Brand Development
  • TikTok Video
  • Brand Identity
  • Content Strategy
  • Brand Strategy
  • Digital Marketing
  • Digital Marketing Materials
  • Website
  • Email Marketing
  • Email Automation
  • Branding & Marketing
  • Email Campaign
  • Email Campaign Setup
  • Copywriting
Chelsea T.

Auckland, New Zealand

$60/hr
5.0
15 jobs

Hi! I’m Chelsea. I love words - written AND spoken! Here's how we can work together: ✏️✏️ As a freelance content specialist (SEO content writer, copywriter, social media manager), I create engaging and on-brand B2C + B2B content that informs, builds trust, and converts. I can help you with: -SEO-optimized blog articles -B2B whitepapers/guides -Copywriting for websites/ landing pages -Social media captions or full social content management (FB, Instagram, LinkedIn) I've worked with NZHL, Tower Insurance, INFORM Software, Tokyo Headspa, NAI Harcourts, Flooring Xtra, and more. As a freelance editorial writer, I've been published in Business Insider, Fast Company, and Girlboss. 🎙️🎙️I'm also a freelance voice over artist with a New Zealand accent! If you're looking for a female NZ/Kiwi accent, I'd love to bring your voice projects to life, whether it's an ad, corporate video, explainer, e-learning program, meditation work, or a character in a video game. I can record from my professional home studio which includes a sound-treated booth, a Steinberg UR22C interface + Steinberg ST-M01 condenser microphone. As a voice actor I've worked with St Pierres Sushi, Icebreaker, Lifestyle Furniture, PwC, UC Online, Arizto, and more. I look forward to working with you - whether it's the spoken word, or the written word! 😊 p.s. The hourly rate is just a guide; I prefer fixed-price projects for both content work + voice over work.

  • Middle-Aged Adult
  • New Zealand English Dialect
  • Medical Narration
  • Voice Recording
  • Female Voice
  • Elearning
  • New Zealand English Accent
  • Narration
  • Smooth Voice Tone
  • Corporate Tone
  • Voice-Over Recording
  • Voice-Over
  • Voice Acting
  • Video Narration
Ellie N.

Wellington, New Zealand

$40/hr
5.0
2 jobs

I design clear, calm, and credible websites for New Zealand and Australian organisations who need their online presence to reflect their purpose, values, and professionalism. I have 7+ years’ experience working across corporate, public sector, and purpose-led organisations, designing websites that prioritise clarity, accessibility, and trust — especially in high-scrutiny environments. NZ & AU focus I specialise in websites for organisations across Aotearoa New Zealand and Australia. This regional focus means I understand local expectations around public trust, plain-English communication, accessibility standards, and stakeholder-led decision making. My work is particularly well-suited to organisations in: • Healthcare and community services • Iwi and kaupapa-aligned organisations • Government-funded and public sector bodies • Education and research • Professional services Relevant experience highlights • Led a 77-page Webflow website for Te Kāika, a NZ healthcare NGO with $38 million in government funding • Designed and delivered iwi websites covering governance, history, and reconciliation content • Delivered digital and website projects for NZ government departments and public sector teams • Worked with universities and research faculties, translating complex information into clear, accessible websites • Designed websites for corporate and professional service organisations needing credibility-first digital presence How I work My process always starts with clarity — understanding the organisation, its audience, and what the website needs to achieve. From there, I lead projects end-to-end, from content structure and UX through to design, build, and launch, ensuring the final website feels intentional, easy to navigate, and built for trust. Platforms & services I design and build on Webflow and Wix, and support clients with: • Website strategy & information architecture • UX-led design and content clarity • Accessibility-aware design • CMS setup and training • Website rebuilds, refreshes, and ongoing support I work best with NZ and AU organisations who need their website to stand up to scrutiny, communicate clearly, and feel calm, confident, and considered. Let's jump on a call and discuss your needs.

  • Custom Web Design
  • Web Design
  • Webflow
  • UX & UI
  • Website Copywriting
  • Website Builder
  • Website Audit
  • Website Redesign
  • Web Development Consultation
  • Web Development
  • Adaptive Web Design
  • Figma
  • SEO Writing
  • Website Maintenance
  • Website Optimization

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