Freelance & Contract Roles in Digital Marketing, Creative & E-Commerce

Looking for flexibility in your work?Campfire connects talented freelancers, contractors, and temps with top roles in digital marketing, creative, and e-commerce across New Zealand.**

Opportunities range from 5–40 hours per week, with options for remote or in-office work. Whether you're after short-term projects or ongoing partnerships, you'll find flexibility, variety, and support through us.

• Roles across agencies, brands and publishers.
• Specialisations in search, social, marketing automation, e-comm, data, design, campaign management & more.
• Fast-moving freelance opportunities – contact us to stay on the radar

As NZ's specialist recruitment agency for digital marketing, creative, and e-commerce roles, and the official recruitment partner of the NZ Marketing Association, we connect exceptional talent with outstanding opportunities.

Choose how you work: set your own hours, work style, and payment preference (invoice directly or via PAYE through us).

Roles move quickly, so we recommend sending your CV to stay on our radar for the latest freelance and contract openings 

Current Opportunities:

SEO CONTRACTOR (ROLLING CONTRACT, 40-50 HOURS/MONTH)

Auckland / Remote | $45–$55/Hour

We're seeking an experienced SEO Manager to work with e-commerce clients, taking the lead on SEO strategy and execution. You'll help clients modernise their digital presence, improve visibility, and grow revenue through data-driven decision-making. This role is mostly remote (Auckland preferred) and offers 40-50 hours per month on a rolling contract. 

Skills required:  The ideal candidate will be a mid- to senior-level SEO professional or freelancer who enjoys autonomy and thrives in a strategic, consultative role. You understand that SEO is a commercial lever, not just a technical exercise, and you're comfortable leading conversations with clients and teams alike. Immediate start preferred.

SOCIAL MEDIA SPECIALIST (ROLLING CONTRACT, 10–15 HOURS/WEEK)

Auckland / Hybrid | $30–$40 per hour

We're looking for a Social Media Specialist who can start immediately and join a leading creative agency. You'll focus on content creation for some of New Zealand's most exciting brands. You'll use tools such as Sprinklr and Meta Ads on a daily basis.

Skills required:You'll ideally have agency experience and a solid background in filming and editing social media content.

MARKETING CATEGORY MANAGER (40 HOURS/WEEK, FOR 2 MONTHS)South Auckland / In Office | $45–$60/Hour

We're on the hunt for an experienced brand marketer who can join a prominent retailer in the busy lead-up to Xmas and into mid-late Jan You'll plan and deliver exciting campaigns, from concept to execution, creating engaging content across digital, print, and in-store channels. Working closely with creative teams and brand partners, you'll ensure every promotion connects with customers and drives results.

Skills required: Proven experience at a senior marketing level (ideally at Brand Manager level) and a strong understanding of the New Zealand retail market. You'll be able to manage high-volume workflows and complex projects, and will be skilled in campaign management across all channels, including Direct Mail, Digital, and Out of Home. Immediate start preferred.

SEO SPECIALIST (ROLLING CONTRACT, UP TO 20 HOURS PER WEEK)

Auckland / Remote | $50 –$55/Hour

We're looking for a Freelance SEO Manager with an agency background who can work in a client-facing role. You'll manage enterprise-level clients and support them with technical SEO and SEO content strategy, while also optimising for AI-generated results.

Skills required: With proven SEO experience from a marketing or media agency, you'll be confident in client-facing situations and up to date with the latest tactics for auditing and optimising websites, including optimisation across AI platforms such as ChatGPT and Gemini.

HOW TO APPLY 

The easiest way to apply is by submitting your profile through this website. Alternatively, feel free to send your CV or LinkedIn profile directly to us at If you're not actively job hunting but are intrigued by these opportunities, we'd love to have a completely confidential chat with you.  

• Pay Range: Most of our freelance roles range from $35 - $100/Hour
• Recruiter: Sarah Gleeson
• Job ID: 948814

ABOUT CAMPFIRE

Campfire is New Zealand's specialist recruitment agency for jobs in digital marketing, e-commerce, digital media, and creative sectors. We recruit for temp/freelance, permanent, and fixed-term contract roles across the entire country.

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Campfire Digital Recruitment embraces diversity. We promote the benefits of diversity in all our business activities and maintain a culture that reflects this belief. We welcome applications from all members of society, irrespective of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion, or belief.