Don't just work a trade; own your local market. Whether you're a handy problem solver or a couple looking to build a secure future, the Hire A Hubby Foundation Model gives you the brand trust, proven systems, and steady work pipeline to enable you to thrive on your own terms.
Start Your JourneyBuilding brand recognition, setting up job scheduling software, customer management systems, invoicing processes and advertising spend. With Hire A Hubby, you step directly into an established framework backed by New Zealand's most trusted name in property maintenance.
✓ Instant Brand Trust: Tap into a respected household name with a 4.7-star Google rating and thousands of returning residential and commercial clients across Aotearoa.
✓ Uncapped Earning Potential: Capitalise on New Zealand’s thriving $9 billion property maintenance sector with steady, year-round demand.
✓ Lifestyle & Autonomy: Be your own boss. Set your working hours, work close to home, and build genuine equity in an asset you own.
✓ Streamlined Back-End Systems: Get immediate access to job management software, Health & Safety frameworks, and exclusive commercial rates, fuel discounts, and trade accounts through partners like Bunnings Trade, Z Energy, One NZ, and Target Insurance.
If you’re curious about franchise ownership, talk to your local Sales Manager to find the right Hire A Hubby business for you.
The Foundation Model is designed for hands-on, self-motivated people who want financial independence without the chaos of running a solo, unbranded trade business.
This pathway is ideal if you are:
Practical DIY Enthusiasts & Expert Problem Solvers: You enjoy working with your hands, take pride in high-quality workmanship, and want to turn your practical skills into a professional income stream.
Tradespeople Seeking Autonomy: You’re tired of long hours on major construction sites, dealing with sub-contractor delays, or working for someone else, and want to control your own local client base doing the things you really enjoy.
Couples & Business Partnerships: You want to build a family asset where one partner handles on-site project execution while the other manages client enquiries, scheduling, and accounting.
Professionals Seeking a Lifestyle Reset: You are navigating industry changes, taking redundancy into your own hands, or relocating to a new region for a better family work-life balance.
The Foundation Model is designed for hands-on, self-motivated people who want financial independence without the chaos of running a solo, unbranded trade business.
The Foundation Model isn't just about getting a van—it's about building Stability by Design. It provides the ideal balance between low overheads, personal freedom, and steady business growth.
Operate as a two-person team to maximise billable hours. While one handles the hands-on trade work, the other manages quoting, invoicing, and customer care. This "divide and conquer" approach eliminates evening admin burnout and doubles your operational efficiency.
Work where you live and set your own working hours. Whether you want to drop the kids off at school, take Fridays off, or focus heavily on high-margin weekend projects, the Foundation framework lets you design your business around your strengths and your lifestyle goals.
Unbranded sole traders often have to compete on price. Operating under the trusted Hire A Hubby brand commands premium rates, builds instant confidence with customers, and opens immediate doors to high-value commercial property maintenance work.
With lower entry costs and operational overheads than larger businesses, the Foundation Model is a manageable path to profitability, offering reliable cash flow and building long-term equity growth in an asset you own.
You are in business for yourself, but never by yourself. You get direct support from a dedicated Business Advisor for ongoing mentoring, alongside a supportive network of 50+ Hire A Hubby franchisees across New Zealand who share advice, leads, and their collective practical trade knowledge.
Leverage our national supplier partnerships with Bunnings Trade, Z Energy, One NZ, Target Insurance and others to lower your operating costs, offering exclusive pricing and discounts.
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.
Think you need a trade background to own a successful franchise? Featured in the NZ Herald, former TV director Rowan Webb shares how project management, brand trust, and strong customer care drive real business growth—whether you're a complete non-tradie or a seasoned pro.
Launch your Hire A Hubby business with fast, hassle-free funding options through MTF Finance to get your mobile setup on the road.
Responsible lending criteria, terms, conditions, and fees apply. See mtf.co.nz/terms for details.
For operators seeking structured commercial funding or sustainability-focused upgrades, ANZ offers specialised banking support built around franchise operations:
ANZ lending criteria, eligibility, terms, conditions, and fees apply.
Navigating a career change or relocating doesn't mean starting from scratch. Step into a resilient industry with a supported, low-risk framework and build a business that works for your life.
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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