The best freelancers for hire in New Zealand

Paul

Dunedin, New Zealand

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Non-fiction editor with over 20 years of experience and a keen interest in medicine, health, politics and history. If I'm in, I'm all in!

Genres: Medicine, Nursing, & Dentistry, Math & Science, Non-Fiction, Political Science & Current Affairs, Humanities & Social Sciences, and History.

Work experience:

• Self-employed
• JP Medical Ltd.

Jasmine

Tauranga, New Zealand

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I'm an illustrator/ artist with a feminine and organic illustration style. I have 14 years experience in illustration and graphic design.

Genres: Short Story, Fiction, Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, Non-Fiction, Fashion & Textiles, Nature, Chick Lit, Women's Fiction, Themes & Motifs, and Home & Garden.

Work experience:

• Self-employed

Rod

Wellington, New Zealand

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Transforming creative visions into stunning digital experiences with 10+ years of expertise in design and web development.

Genres: Art, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Music, Psychology, Photography, Magical Realism, Literary Fiction, Fiction, Poetry, Short Story, Psychological Thriller, and Thriller & Suspense.

Work experience:

• Self-employed

Kalee

Auckland, New Zealand

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A professional book designer and typographer who creates compelling and visually stunning book covers and interiors to elevate your content.

Genres: Poetry, Fiction, Art, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, History, Sociology, Education & Reference, and Psychology.

Work experience:

• Self-employed
• Art News New Zealand
• Govett-Brewster Art Gallery
• New Zealand News UK, London, England
• APN Educational Media
• Bennetts Bookshop Wellington

Damon

Auckland, New Zealand

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An experienced graphic designer and creative director, catering to both independent authors and traditional publishers.

Genres: Thriller & Suspense, Fiction, Women's Fiction, Mystery & Crime, Business & Management, Non-Fiction, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Contemporary Fiction, and Biographies & Memoirs.

Work experience:

• Self-employed

Caroline

Auckland, New Zealand

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Stylish writing is my passion, and I aim to make your writing shine. Specialist subjects include religion, gender, literature, and crime.

Genres: Religion & Spirituality, Non-Fiction, and Humanities & Social Sciences.

Work experience:

• University of Auckland
• Wollaston Theological College, University of Divinity, Australia
• Self-employed

Erin

Wellington, New Zealand

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Word nerd, editor and published author – specialising in assessment, editing and proofreading in contemporary and YA fiction and poetry.

Genres: Coming of Age, Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, Poetry, LGBTQ Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, and Young Adult.

Work experience:

• Allen and Unwin
• Steele Roberts Aotearoa
• Whitireia New Zealand
• Thomson Reuters
• Self-employed

Toby

Auckland, New Zealand

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Editor for five years at Dorling Kindersley, I have experience in illustrated publishing, particularly on gardening, and food and drink.

Genres: Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, Non-Fiction, Home & Garden, Health & Wellbeing, and DIY & Crafts.

Work experience:

• Dorling Kindersley

Stacey

Queenstown, New Zealand

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Former Hachette editor with over a decade in publishing and experience in contemporary + literary fic, narrative nonfic and picture books.

Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, Fiction, Romance, Young Adult, Literary Fiction, Women's Fiction, Children’s Non-Fiction, Picture Books, and Children's.

Work experience:

• Hachette Australia
• Self-employed
• Escape Publishing

Claudia

Auckland, New Zealand

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Children’s book illustrator (20+ yrs). Refined, semi Realistic Watercolor Art, expressive storytelling through art. Supportive guidance

Genres: Picture Books, Children's, and Fiction.

Work experience:

• Self-employed

Cat

Auckland, New Zealand

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Award-winning, highly experienced book designer available for book cover and interior design/typesetting. Ex Senior designer at Penguin.

Genres: Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, Non-Fiction, DIY & Crafts, Picture Books, Children's, Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, Historical Fiction, Home & Garden, Architecture, and Biographies & Memoirs.

Work experience:

• Penguin Random House NZ
• Self-employed

Elissa

Christchurch, New Zealand

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Award-winning middle grade and picture book author who taught creative writing at Johns Hopkins. American living in New Zealand.

Genres: Picture Books, Children's, Fiction, Young Adult, Humor & Comedy, Middle Grade, and Contemporary Fiction.

Work experience:

• Self-employed
• Johns Hopkins University Advanced Academic Programs
• The University of Baltimore
• Harcourt Children's Books
• Henry Holt Books for Young Readers

Cat

Auckland, New Zealand

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Hi my name's Cat, I am a illustrator and graphic designer. I love bringing stories to life using bright, bold illustrations! :)

Genres: Middle Grade, Children's, Fiction, Picture Books, and Middle Grade Fantasy.

Work experience:

• Brandpartners
• Self-employed

Lily

Wellington, New Zealand

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Award winning picture book illustrator. Published with Penguin and Scholastic.

Genres: Picture Books, Children's, Fiction, Children’s Non-Fiction, and Non-Fiction.

Work experience:

• Self-employed

Laura

Queenstown, New Zealand

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I am an award winning illustrator and author specialising in detail focused artworks with multiple visual narratives.

Genres: Picture Books, Children's, Fiction, Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, New Adult, Young Adult, Middle Grade Fantasy, Classics, Contemporary Fiction, Fantasy, and Literary Fiction.

Work experience:

• Self-employed

Sarah-Jane

Christchurch, New Zealand

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I'm a website designer from New Zealand with 10 years of experience. I aim to make your website design journey smooth and enjoyable.

Genres: Women's Fiction, Fiction, New Adult, Young Adult, Design, Non-Fiction, DIY & Crafts, Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, Parenting & Families, Romantic Comedy, Romance, Picture Books, and Children's.

Work experience:

• Self-employed
• The Social Project Agency

Joanna

Napier, New Zealand

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Proofreader and copyeditor: post-apoc, dystopian, action/adv, urban fantasy, PhDs/MAs, earth/space/env. science, medical/business reports

Genres: Action & Adventure, Fiction, Dystopian, Science Fiction, Urban Fantasy, Fantasy, Earth, Space, & Environmental Sciences, Math & Science, Non-Fiction, Medicine, Nursing, & Dentistry, and Business & Management.

Work experience:

• Self-employed
• Wegelin & Co. Private Bankers, St. Gallen, Switzerland (CH)
• Ernst and Young, Zurich, CH