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Find the Best Shopify Experts in New Zealand

New Zealand's local Shopify list is short, so a shortlist comes together fast. The real work is checking each candidate properly rather than wading through hundreds, and that's an advantage if you use it.

As of October 2026 the directory counts 19 Shopify experts in New Zealand: 18 agencies and one freelancer. Store setup and Shopify development each appear on 18 of the 19 profiles, and consulting on 14, so the local list leans towards building and advising.

Fewer of them list design, written content or tax work. If your project depends on those, plan to look further down the listing as well.

Read three profiles below, then send each the same short brief, with your GST registration status, and compare what comes back.

Top-rated Shopify experts in New Zealand

Electric Eye
EE
AgencyWashington, United StatesFrom $10000
5.00(65 reviews)
shopexpertsscore
60

We are a performance-driven Shopify Plus agency helping DTC brands grow through better design, smarter data, and continuous optimization. We specialize in conversion rate optimization (CRO), UX/UI enhancements, and Shopify development for high-growth brands. Whether it’s improving product storytelling, streamlining checkout, or optimizing multi-region performance, our focus is on measurable results — not just pretty pixels. Our clients include fashion, lifestyle, and wellness brands that want to elevate their online experience and drive consistent revenue growth.

Offered services
Consulting & Strategy
Shopify Development
Store Setup & Management
Has Merit
HM
AgencyVienna, AustriaFrom $680
5.00(2 reviews)
shopexpertsscore
40

HAS MERIT is a studio crafting conversion-driven Shopify storefronts and building brands for ambitious companies. We design and develop polished sites that feel like real brands (not quick templates) and back them with brand identity systems that create lasting recognition. From strategy to branding to design to development, everything’s done in-house for a seamless process. We’re a great fit for brands seeking personalized brand design paired with thoughtful conversion strategy, without the agency fluff or freelance hit-or-miss. ​ Building Digital Storefronts: Personalised Design - tailored layouts built to sell, not just look good. Custom Development - beyond just templates, crafted solutions for your brand. Conversion Optimisation - auditing and smarter UI/UX so you don’t leave money on the table. Brand & Identity Design - constructing a brand that stands out and connects. Seamless Integrations - payments, shipping, and tools connected without friction.​ ​ We just helped an FMCG brand increase conversions by 56% and increased net sale by 86% within 30 days by tweaking their existing page.​ ​ Female-founded by a designer/developer with experience across brands of all sizes, partnered with a commercial lead from top global CPGs and agencies, we blend design, strategy, and business insight to help brands stand out and scale.​ ​ Our clients have been featured in Forbes, Vogue, Allure, mindbodygreen, Whole Foods and more ​

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Glaze Digital
GD
AgencyLondon, United KingdomFrom $100
5.00(6 reviews)
shopexpertsscore
70

Glaze Digital is a Belfast-based Shopify Premier Partner agency (top 0.3% of agencies worldwide) working with brands globally, with over 250 stores launched and more than £20 million in monthly revenue generated across our client base. We are a fully in-house team of Shopify and Klaviyo specialists, holding Klaviyo Gold Partner status alongside Google and Meta accreditations. From migration and new builds to CRO, email marketing and ongoing growth, we handle everything under one roof.

Sean Hopkins
SH
Front-End DeveloperWashington, United StatesFrom $200
5.00(73 reviews)
shopexpertsscore
75

Over the last 10+ years, I’ve worked as a freelancer, spent four years at a creative agency leading design, development, and client delivery, and now run a 2-person team that feels more like a creative partner than a traditional agency. We work closely with merchants who want a Shopify site that actually reflects the brand they’ve built — and can support where they’re going next. I’m most interested in projects where design, dev, and strategy all overlap — where there’s a real problem to solve, not just a template to swap.

Offered services
Store Setup & Management
Shopify Development
Gaurang Zalariya
GZ
Front-End DeveloperNew Delhi, IndiaFrom $175
5.00(2 reviews)
shopexpertsscore
40

I am a frontend web developer with over 14 years of experience, specialising in Shopify and WordPress development. My focus is on building seamless, conversion-focused eCommerce experiences that combine clean design with high performance. I work with a modern tech stack that includes HTML, CSS, JavaScript (ES6+), Liquid, React, Tailwind CSS, and popular CMS frameworks. I am also experienced in integrating marketing tools such as Klaviyo, Mailchimp, and Google Tag Manager, helping brands automate and scale their online presence effectively. Some of the projects I am most proud of involve transforming underperforming storefronts into fast, mobile-first websites with measurable improvements in conversion rate and user engagement. My approach blends UX/UI enhancement, speed optimisation, and conversion rate optimisation (CRO) strategies to ensure every site not only looks great but delivers real business results. Whether collaborating with agencies or supporting in-house teams, I take a hands-on, performance-driven approach to development-turning creative ideas into high-impact digital experiences.

Chris Dave Piaoan
CD
Theme DeveloperManila, PhilippinesFrom $1000
5.00(3 reviews)
shopexpertsscore
20

I build high-performing Shopify stores designed for speed, scalability, and long-term savings so your only monthly cost is your Shopify subscription. If your current theme is patched or bloated, a clean rebuild is the smarter move. All builds are theme-editable, free from third-party scripts, and made to be maintained forever. I work exclusively with the Horizon theme, the latest stack by Shopify, and also work with fresh paid themes without any dev history to create fast, SEO-ready, and easy-to-manage stores that convert. What I specialize in: - Shopify 2.0 and custom theme rebuilds - Web redesigns and new designs using Figma - Figma to Shopify development - Performance and SEO optimization - CRO-focused custom features/sections - Shopify API and app development (Shopify Plus) - Long-term store care and maintenance Most clients stay for years because I build clean, smart, and scalable stores that deliver real results. Let’s make your Shopify store work harder for you.

HRVST
H
AgencyOttawa, CanadaFrom $180
5.00(3 reviews)
shopexpertsscore
80

We design and build on Shopify – and we’ve been doing it since 2014. Strategy leads. Design sets the tone. Development brings it home. We’ve launched 200+ ecommerce sites and supported 400+ brands, from neighbourhood shops to global rollouts. Our team handles everything from full store builds and redesigns to custom theme development, complex migrations, and third-party integrations. We’re certified Shopify Plus Partners with deep experience in B2B and wholesale, multi-region storefronts, custom checkout flows, and enterprise-level launches. Beyond builds, we help brands grow. That includes performance and accessibility audits, conversion rate optimization, email & SMS integrations, and long-term technical planning that scales with the business. We focus on clean architecture and performance-first implementations that hold up as teams and traffic grow. What makes us different? We move with purpose. We adapt fast. And we know how to ship great work without the bloat. Oh – and yes, we still do branding. Gotta stick to our roots. Reach out. We’d love to chat.

Offered services
Design, UX & Branding
Shopify Development
Anika Custodio
AC
Front-End DeveloperOttawa, CanadaFrom $300
Not yet rated
shopexpertsscore
30

🚀 Shopify & Webflow websites that look great — and perform reliably across devices. You need a site that’s easy to manage, fast to load, and built with your goals in mind. I help small businesses and creators launch clean, well-structured Shopify 2.0 and Webflow builds that enhance your brand presence — without the tech headaches. With a full-stack foundation (React, Express.js, Node.js, MongoDB) and 3+ years in SaaS technical support, I combine developer precision with support-level empathy to create websites that are stable, maintainable, and easy for your team to manage. 🛍️ What I Do Shopify 2.0 Development Custom themes & reusable sections (Liquid/JSON) Full store setup, migration & configuration Clean product structure + intuitive navigation App integrations, customization & troubleshooting Metaobjects for flexible, organized content Speed & performance best-practice optimization Webflow Design & Development Responsive, polished layouts CMS-driven structures for easy content updates Clean, scalable builds (no messy classes) Landing pages designed with scalable structure & UX best-practices Full-Stack Enhancements React-based UI components Node.js API integrations MongoDB / Supabase configuration Secure deployments with Nginx & PM2 For smaller tasks — such as bug fixes, layout adjustments, or quick enhancements in Shopify or Webflow — click “ Get a Free Quote ” and I’ll get back to you shortly. 💡 Why Clients Work With Me Clear, proactive communication Strong troubleshooting from years in SaaS support Clean code, scalable structure & long-term maintainability A blend of technical skill + design sensibility Next Steps My goal is simple: make your store not only look better — but work better, in a way that truly supports your business now and as it grows. If you're ready to enhance your Shopify or Webflow experience, let’s connect. I’d love to hear about your project. Portfolio: https://anikacustod.io/ — Anika

Zettler Digital
ZD
AgencyWashington, United StatesFrom $2500
5.00(153 reviews)
shopexpertsscore
75

Zettler Digital is a digital marketing agency for Klaviyo retention, paid media and Shopify development. We help brands convert better, keep more customers and spend smarter. Shopify Premier Partners | Klaviyo Elite Partners | Meta Business Partners | Google Partners

Offered services
Store Setup & Management
Marketing & Growth
Consulting & Strategy
Design, UX & Branding
Technical Support & Maintenance
LevelOps
L
AgencyOttawa, CanadaFrom $2500
5.00(1 reviews)
shopexpertsscore
55

LevelOps is a consulting and technology agency built for fast-growing Shopify brands that have outgrown spreadsheets, manual workflows, and disconnected systems. We combine three disciplines under one roof, operations expertise, systems integration, and in-house software development and AI automation. We own the entire delivery from diagnosis through implementation, and we stay accountable to the outcome. Turnkey, end to end, no gaps. We understand how inventory, purchasing, fulfillment, and manufacturing actually work. We know how to connect the systems that run them. And when no tool exists to solve the problem, we build it ourselves. Strategic Operations Consulting Deep, hands-on expertise across purchasing, inventory, fulfillment, and manufacturing. We design end-to-end workflows that connect your Shopify storefront to the back office, from ERP selection and setup to data migration and process optimization, so your operations run as one system, not a dozen disconnected ones. Smart App Stack & AI Agents We select, implement, and integrate the right apps based on industry best practices. When no existing app solves the problem, we build our own. Our curated suite includes A2X, Myworks, Katana MRP, MRPeasy, ShipStation, Matrixify, Shopify Flow, and more. PDF-to-Order Automation Our flagship app converts emailed or uploaded PDFs directly into Shopify or ERP sales orders, eliminating manual data entry for wholesale and B2B workflows. Seamless ERP/MRP & Business Systems Integration We connect Shopify to QuickBooks Online, HubSpot, Katana MRP, MRPeasy, Cin7, Odoo, Microsoft Business Central, NetSuite, and more. One connected ecosystem, zero data silos. We own the delivery. We own the outcome. You just grow.

Offered services
Operations, Logistics & Fulfillment
Consulting & Strategy
AI & Emerging Tech

Nineteen local profiles: who they are and what they cover

Eighteen agencies, one freelancer. That ratio shapes everything else here. If you want a solo specialist based in New Zealand, there is exactly one profile to look at; everyone else is an agency.

Build skills are close to universal. 18 of the 19 list Store Setup & Management and 18 list Shopify Development, so finding Shopify developers in NZ is rarely the hard part. Consulting & Strategy follows at 14, ahead of Marketing & Growth at 12. The local list is stronger on building and advising than on running marketing month to month.

The thin spots. Design, UX & Branding appears on 9 profiles, Copywriting & Content on 5, and Finance, Taxes & Compliance on just 1. A project that leans on brand work or product writing may need a second supplier.

Place and language. Auckland comes up more than any other city on these profiles. All 19 list English, and German and Hindi appear once each.

How the list continues. After the New Zealand profiles, the listing moves on to experts outside the country who take on Australian and New Zealand clients. With a local pool this size, that second group is part of your real choice rather than an afterthought.

Filling the gaps. If you need design or product writing that the local list is thin on, the experts further down include Australian profiles among others. Ask any of them for a New Zealand store they have worked on, and agree on NZD quotes before you compare.

What's the entry price for a Shopify expert in NZ?

Only 11 of the 19 New Zealand profiles show a starting price, so read these tiles as a signal rather than a rate card. Dollar figures are USD from the October 2026 directory, with profiles at zero set aside, and each marks where that expert's pricing starts, not what your store will cost.

Middle half

$95 – $750

The central half of the 11 NZ starting prices

Median

$100

Barely above the bottom of that middle band

Top quarter of listed prices

$750 – $5,000

The highest quarter of the 11 listed prices

A low, tight midpoint. The median is $100 and the lower edge of the middle half is $95, so several New Zealand experts start at about the same point. That's the price of a small job, not a sign that a full store costs a few hundred dollars.

Fixed scopes. With 18 agencies and one freelancer on the local list, most quotes will come from agencies. Ask for a fixed scope with a price against each extra, so a $100 entry point doesn't drift into an open-ended retainer.

What the brief needs. Your store link or current platform, product count, whether you sell in person, your GST registration status, and the date you need to be live.

Shopify in New Zealand: the settings a local expert gets right

Four settings decide whether a New Zealand store launches cleanly. None is complicated, which is exactly why they get rushed.

Getting paid in NZD. Shopify Payments works for New Zealand-based stores and settles in NZ dollars. Switch it on early and run a real payment through it before launch, since phone-based card taking depends on it.

GST sits with Basic Tax. Shopify Tax doesn't cover New Zealand. GST goes through Shopify's Basic Tax service instead, which asks for a tax registration number, so the expert will need yours. If you aren't registered yet, that's a question for your accountant before it becomes a setting for your expert.

Counter and market-day sales. Shopify's hardware store sells POS kit directly to New Zealand merchants. Stores on Shopify Payments can also take cards on a phone with Tap to Pay for iPhone and Android through Shopify POS, which suits a market stall or pop-up that doesn't want a fixed terminal.

English throughout. Admin screens and checkout are in English, which means no translation layer for local customers.

Questions to expect. A good expert raises these unprompted: whether you sell in person as well as online, whether Australian customers matter to you, and where your GST registration stands.

What New Zealand's 19 experts offer

On a list this short, every gap shows: design appears on fewer than half the profiles, and tax work on one.

Store Setup & Management

18 of the 19 New Zealand profiles

Shopify Development

Also 18 of 19, level with set-up

Consulting & Strategy

14, more common here than marketing

Marketing & Growth

12 list it, so check capacity for ongoing work

Design, UX & Branding

Listed on 9 NZ profiles

Copywriting & Content

Only 5, so plan who writes your product pages

Hiring a Shopify expert in New Zealand: your questions answered

Is there a Shopify freelancer in New Zealand, or only agencies?

As of October 2026 the local list holds one freelancer and 18 agencies. If a freelancer suits your job, look at that profile first, then at the experts further down the listing who work with New Zealand merchants. When you need design, development and marketing under one roof, an agency is the simpler buy.

Should I hire a New Zealand Shopify agency or an Australian one?

Judge on work, not passport. An agency based across the Tasman can do excellent New Zealand work, but ask for a New Zealand store it has set up, confirm it will quote in NZD, and check it understands that your payouts and GST registration are New Zealand ones. A local agency is easier to meet when POS is involved.

Can a New Zealand expert help me start selling into Australia?

Yes, provided they have done it already. Ask what they would change: pricing in Australian dollars, shipping rates across the Tasman, how returns will work, and what the checkout looks like to an Australian shopper. If the answer is only a theme demo, keep looking.

What should I check before signing with a New Zealand agency?

Who will actually do the work, by name, and whether those people stay on the project; with 18 agencies on the local list, ask how many other launches the team is running alongside yours. Then confirm the quote is in NZD, that your GST number and Shopify Payments account sit under your business, and what support looks like in the first month. If an agency promises flexibility, get it in writing.

Does my Shopify expert need to be in Auckland?

No. Auckland is the city that comes up most on local profiles, but Shopify projects run remotely and a store elsewhere in the country gets the same work over video calls. Location only matters when someone needs to be in the shop, for example setting up POS hardware and training staff at the counter.