Model

Models for hire in New Zealand

Updated 4 November 2026

Model pay in New Zealand is agreed for each job. Our sources did not show a published rate for models, so there is no reliable range to quote in NZ$, and the quickest way to see what is on offer is to describe your shoot in a request on BlaBlaPrice.

What the pay depends on

• Shoot type: a catalogue, editorial, fashion show, runway or video shoot is usually paid differently, so name the type first.
• Pay and terms: say whether you offer a fixed fee per job, a day rate or a session fee, and whether travel is paid.
• Photo usage: state where and for how long the images will be used, and agree this in writing before the shoot.
• Experience and requirements: the height, size or look you need, and whether the model has a portfolio.

Season and timing

New Zealand is in the southern hemisphere, so summer runs from December to February and winter from June to August. November, the current month, is the start of summer, when outdoor shoots on beaches and in parks are easiest to plan. Winter suits indoor studio work, because weather matters less. For Christmas and summer campaigns, send your request early so there is time to find someone for the dates you need.

Workplace, schedule and employment type

The cities covered here are Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Hamilton and Tauranga. Say which city the shoot is in and whether it is a studio or a location, because a model asked to work in another city will need travel paid. Give the date, start time and expected length of the day. Also say whether this is a one-off freelance job or repeated work, since that changes how you set up the agreement.

What to write in your request

Write the request as you would explain it to someone in person: shoot type, city, date, hours, pay per job, photo usage and the model requirements. Mention experience if it matters. A photo of a mood board or brief can be added to the chat. Describe the look you want, not only the number of people, so that the model knows what to expect.

Getting offers through BlaBlaPrice is free for buyers. Describe the job in your own words in the chat, and sellers registered on the site reply with their offer: price, terms and availability. Your contacts stay hidden, so you decide with whom to exchange details. If the same shoot also needs a photographer or a video editor, see photographers and video editors, or start from the request field on the home page.