Join the franchise that puts you firmly in the driver's seat of your future, giving you the power to break free from the 9-to-5 grind.
Start your journeyDesign your perfect work-life business blend and build a valuable asset.
Showcase your skills, connect with your local community and enjoy the freedom of business ownership.
We're committed to setting you up for success with all-inclusive support and training, streamlined systems, brand power and a network of caring and passionate franchisees to grow with you every step of the way.
We’ve partnered with MTF, one of New Zealand’s most trusted lenders, to help you get your Hire A Hubby business up and running with confidence.
Whether you need a business loan, van, trailer, or tools to get started, MTF offers straightforward business finance with fast approvals and personal support from local experts.
It’s all part of making your path to franchise
ownership easier, with the backing of a brand that understands small business.
Back in 2011, when Craig Burrowes left his senior management position in the corporate world to put his practical skills to use as a Hire A Hubby franchisee, he probably didn’t expect to be building an empire of his own.
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Don't just work a trade—own a market. Whether you want a secure partnership with built-in stability or you're ready to lead a high-capacity operation, Hire A Hubby provides the systems, the brand power, and the blueprint to succeed.
There are two models designed to match your level of investment and your ambition.
Secure. Collaborative. Scalable.
The definitive path for those who want a serious business without the solo struggle. Perfect for couples or individuals, the Foundation model is our most proven framework. Benefit from a professional identity that commands higher rates and the flexibility to operate as a partnership—allowing you to divide the tools and the admin to maximise your efficiency.
Ideal for: Keen DIYers, tradespeople, couples, and partnerships seeking a secure, long-term business anchor.
Enjoy real flexibility - your hours, your call
Build a loyal client base and work where you live
Focus on what you do best
High-Performance. Systems-Led. Market Dominant.
If you've got grand ambitions, the Enterprise model moves you into a high-capacity role by combining your leadership skills with our national administrative engine. Scale your turnover and take on high-volume commercial contracts with total confidence - this is about building a high-value asset that works at the scale of your ambition.
Ideal for: Project managers, entrepreneurs, and established specialists focused on market share and long-term asset value.
Unrestricted access to high-value areas and commercial hubs
Project manage multiple large projects simultaneously
Extend your services for greater revenue opportunities
New franchise opportunities are available nationwide across New Zealand. When you join Hire A Hubby, you'll secure a substantial operating territory of your choosing, which could encompass an entire town or a group of suburbs. You'll receive customer leads for work in that area.
View the new areas available for Foundation Businesses below, for existing businesses for sale click here:
Kerikeri | Kaitaia
Warkworth, Torbay | Mairangi Bay, Castor Bay, Takapuna, Massey, Ranui, Te Atatu, western Heights, Glendene, Kelston | Glen Eden | Lynfield | Waterview/Avondale, New Windsor Hillsborough, Sandringham| Epsom, Greenlane, Remuera, Mission Bay, Ellerslie | Panmure | Bucklands Beach, Half Moon Bay, Whitfield/Maraetai,| Pakuranga | Otahuhu | Mangere Bridge, Mangere, Otara, Flat Bush, Papatoetoe West, Papatoetoe | East Tamaki Botany Downs, The Gardens/Totara Heights, | Clendon Park | Manurewa, Takanini| Papakura, Drury/Ramarama/Hunua/Kawakawa Bay/Orere Point/Moumoukai, Waiuku/Karaka/Clarks Beach, Auckland CBD, Waiheke Island
Otaika | Onerahi | Whangarei North
Hamilton: Claudelands | Fairfield | Flagstaff | Beerescourt | Tokoroa | Cambridge | Paeroa | Morrinsville/Te Aroha
Rotorua: Fenton Park | Pomare
Tauranga: Bethlehem
Whakatane | Ohope
Gisborne Central | Whataupoko
Hastings: Flaxmere | St Leonards | Mayfair | Havelock North
Napier: Bluff Hill | Tamatea | Taradale | Maraenui
Awapuni | Milson | Cloverlea | Kelvin Grove
Hawera
New Plymouth: Frankleigh Park | Fitzroy | Highland Park | Lynmouth
Dannevirke
Castle Cliff | Wanganui
Levin
Masterton | Wairarapa South
Ashburton
Christchurch - Riccarton | Sumner/Lyttelton | Opawa/Woolston
Kaiapoi | Casebrook | Redwood | Burwood | Parklands | Brighton | Avondale | Shirley | Burnside | Avonhead | Sockburn | Middleton/Hillmorton | Addington | Philipstown |Bromley | Sumnerfield | Westmoreland |Halswell | Selwyn District
South Timaru
Wanaka | Cromwell | Queenstown | Alexandra/Clyde
The Wood | Richmond
Maori Hill | Dunedin Central | Mosgiel | Waverley | Port Chalmers | Glenwood | St Kilda | Corstorphine.
Gore
Greymouth
You don't need a trade qualification, but you do need to be a "professional problem solver" with a high standard of workmanship. While a passion for DIY or the trade sector is going to be incredibly useful, we look for individuals who are handy, reliable, and great with customers. We provide the business systems to turn those skills into a professional asset.
Yes! Our FOUNDATION model is the strategic sweet spot for couples or business partnerships where you both intend to work in the business. It allows you to divide and conquer—one partner can focus on the tools and craftsmanship while the other manages the customer relationships, quoting, and admin. We have several successful partnership business owners, and we’d be happy to connect you with them for a chat about how it might work for you.
Yes. We partner with MTF Finance for easier access to finance including business loans, equipment and vehicles loans. Vendor Finance options may also be available for the right buyer.
As the most recognised property maintenance and home improvement brand in New Zealand, we offer the following benefits:
1. Flexibility
The Hire A Hubby franchise model gives people from all different types of backgrounds the opportunity to own and run their own business, and can be tailored to what you do best. Our Hubbies are former DIYers, truck drivers, sales people, builders, police officers, electricians, mechanics, landscapers, corrections officers and so much more - this model adapts to your strengths, allowing you to tailor a business that's unique to you but within the Hire A Hubby framework.
2. Technology
Our award-winning franchise system is managed electronically, eliminating paper trails and saving our franchisees time and money. Jobs are received, quoted and invoiced electronically, meaning no unnecessary trips to the bank and no long hours filling out paperwork. All our systems are available at your fingertips using cloud based technology, so you can concentrate on doing a great job.
3. Big Brand Alliance Partners
We've partnered with some of the most recognised brands in New Zealand, giving you the power to get your business needs at the right price. Our current alliance partners include One NZ, Bunnings Trade, Z Energy and Target Insurance.
The short answer is, as much as you want. As a guide, you should be turning over around $2,500 per week for a 40 hour week. We'll provide you with our expert guidance and business tools to help you grow your business as you gain more confidence.
There are two options to choose from depending on your goals and investment capability.
Foundation: $61,000 plus GST
Enterprise: $136,000 plus GST
Please ask your sales representative for a full breakdown of costs.
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