Enterprise Model

Move from specialist to strategist. Designed for ambitious leaders, project managers, and established trade professionals, the Hire A Hubby Enterprise Model provides the framework, national infrastructure, and commercial leverage to step off the tools, build a multi-vehicle team, and scale beyond $1M+ in turnover.

Start Your Journey

Turn Your Leadership Skills Into a Commercial Empire

Why Join New Zealand’s Leading Home and Commercial Network?

Starting an independent business from scratch comes with upfront risks:

Scaling an independent maintenance business beyond a single van can be hard, including managing multi-site projects and keeping cash flow steady while expanding the team. With Hire A Hubby, you gain the administrative engine and national backing needed to scale with confidence.

✓  Instant Brand Power: Leverage a household name with a 4.7-star Google rating and immediate credibility when securing high-value commercial and multi-property work across Aotearoa.

✓  Capitalise on a $9 Billion Sector: Tap into massive year-round demand spanning high-volume residential work, corporate facilities maintenance, government portfolios, and commercial asset management.

✓  Build Real Asset Value: Shift your focus from daily manual labour to building a high-capacity enterprise that creates genuine asset value.

✓  Supplier Advantage: Scale your margins as you grow with exclusive commercial rates, fuel discounts, and trade volume pricing through our trusted partners like Bunnings Trade, Z Energy, One NZ, and Target Insurance.

Take The First Step

If you’re curious about franchise ownership, talk to your local Sales Manager to find the right Hire A Hubby business for you.

Is the Enterprise Model Right for You?

The Enterprise Model is engineered for business leaders who want to run an operation focused on dominating market share and building long-term asset value rather than daily trade work.

This pathway is ideal if you are:

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Project Managers and Commercial Leaders: You excel at workflow planning, staff management, and sub-trade coordination, and can direct multi-site operations.

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Entrepreneurs and Growth-Minded Investors: Build a high-turnover business asset backed by proven national systems and established brand trust.

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Established Specialists and Builders: You’re ready to step off the tools, escape the physical toll of on-site trade work, and step into an executive role managing teams and winning high-value work.

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Existing Business Owners Looking to Scale: You already operate in property care or the trades, but want to command something that is your own. 

This pathway is ideal if you are:

Is the Enterprise Model Right for You?

The Enterprise Model is engineered for business leaders who want to run an operation focused on dominating market share and building long-term asset value rather than daily trade work.

  • Project Managers and Commercial Leaders: You excel at workflow planning, staff management, and sub-trade coordination, and can direct multi-site operations.

  • Entrepreneurs and Growth-Minded Investors: Build a high-turnover business asset backed by proven national systems and established brand trust.

  • Established Specialists and Builders: You’re ready to step off the tools, escape the physical toll of on-site trade work, and step into an executive role managing teams and winning high-value work.

  • Existing Business Owners Looking to Scale: You already operate in property care or the trades, but want to command something that is your own. 

“I didn’t want to go into it only to remain a ‘Joe’s Handyman’, stuck trimming trees and fixing fences. The brand’s systems, processes and support mean I can focus on getting the work and then get my team right on it”. - Craig Burrowes, Auckland

Why Choose the Enterprise Model?

What You Get

The Enterprise Model isn't about being on the tools every day; it's about leading and managing a high-performing team. It delivers the operational framework to step into high-capacity leadership and scale your revenue beyond what you could achieve on your own. 

✓  Step Off the Tools and Lead A Team:

Shift your daily focus from manual labour to strategic leadership. Manage your team, oversee quality assurance, build client relationships, and drive business growth while your multi-vehicle fleet delivers great services to your customers.

✓  Lock In High-Value Commercial Work:

Leverage Hire A Hubby’s national brand, robust Health & Safety frameworks, and comprehensive insurance backing to confidently seek higher-value multi-site commercial contracts.

✓  Scale Margins with Fixed-Fee Structure:

Expand your business from two vehicles to five, ten, or more without hitches. Our fixed-fee royalty structure means you aren't penalised for growing—your profit margins increase as your revenue multiplies.

✓  Enterprise Systems and National Fleet Perks:

Gain immediate access to turnkey job management software, Health & Safety frameworks, and exclusive trade pricing with trusted partners including Bunnings Trade, STIHL, Z Energy, One NZ, and Target Insurance.

✓  Dedicated Support:

Work directly with a dedicated Business Advisor to optimise your business and provide advice on staff management, financial forecasting, and fleet optimisation—all supported by a network of 50+ Hire A Hubby franchisees nationwide.

✓  National Marketing:

Benefit from the power of national brand advertising to bring in customer enquiries, as well as the coordination of centralised digital and social activity that keeps Hire A Hubby top of mind.  

MTF Finance.

Flexible Business & Fleet Financing with MTF Finance.

Launch your Hire A Hubby business with fast, hassle-free funding options through MTF Finance to get your mobile setup on the road.

  • Franchise Purchase: Funding solutions to cover your initial franchise investment (after deposit).
  • Vehicles, Trailers & Tools: Financing structured for your branded fit-out, machinery, and trade equipment.
  • Streamlined Approvals: Quick processing with local finance specialists—no call queues or red tape.

Responsible lending criteria, terms, conditions, and fees apply. See mtf.co.nz/terms for details.

Dedicated finance available

For operators seeking structured commercial funding or sustainability-focused upgrades, ANZ offers specialised banking support built around franchise operations:

  • ANZ Franchise Banking Pathways: Access dedicated franchise managers, streamlined lending options, cash-flow forecasting tools, and merchant payment systems designed for growing businesses.
  • ANZ Business Green Loan: Tap into discounted floating interest rates when investing in low-emission upgrades, such as STIHL commercial battery-powered tools and eco-friendly equipment packages.
  • Vendor-Assisted Financing: Strategic, flexible vendor finance options are available for qualified buyers on select opportunities.

 ANZ lending criteria, eligibility, terms, conditions, and fees apply.

Ready to Dominate Your Market?

Step off the tools and build a high-capacity business backed by New Zealand’s premier property maintenance brand.

 

Frequently asked questions

 

Do I need to be a qualified builder or tradesperson?

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.

  • An exclusive territory in New Zealand with a minimum of 5,000 residential addresses. There will also be commercial businesses operating in the area, providing further revenue potential.
  • Comprehensive business equipment pack including training.
  • A 9-year contract plus right of renewal for an additional nine years.
  • Immediate brand recognition from New Zealand’s best known property maintenance franchise.
  • Proven systems that can be quickly implemented into your business.
  • A dedicated Business Advisor. 
  • Access to a network of over 40 franchisees.
  • Annual conference and regional meetings.

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.