The Shopify expert NZ & AU merchants trust
I’m Varun — a Christchurch-based Shopify specialist with 6.5 years building the production systems NZ and AU merchants depend on. You deal with me directly. Not a salesperson. Not a junior dev.
Stores & clients I’ve built for
A real NZ retailer problem I solved — and kept solving for 6.5 years
Army & Outdoors needed to sync 4 regional Shopify stores with live FX pricing, automated order processing, and marketplace feeds across TradeMe, eBay, Amazon, OnBuy and Google Shopping. Every system I built has run in production for 6.5 years without a single critical failure.
“Varun has been our sole Shopify developer for over 6 years. He knows our systems inside out and delivers every time — I wouldn’t trust anyone else with our stores.”
Why NZ & AU merchants choose local over offshore
Offshore agencies don’t know TradeMe. They’ve never configured Cin7 for a NZ retailer or dealt with StarshipIt carrier mappings. I have — for 6.5 years, in live production.
TradeMe expertise
NZ’s largest marketplace. Live accounts managed via Omnivore — not just read the documentation.
Your timezone, your hours
NZST. Mon–Fri 8:30am–5pm. No chasing an offshore team at midnight when something breaks.
You talk to who builds it
No account managers. No junior handoffs. I’m the developer — you talk to me directly, every time.
Transparent NZD pricing
NZD $150–200/hr. Fixed-scope proposals. No currency conversion surprises from offshore teams.
Three things I do exceptionally well
Deep expertise in Shopify operations, automation, and NZ/AU marketplace growth — the three areas where merchants leave the most money on the table.
Shopify development
Custom apps, webhook integrations, checkout extensions, multi-store sync. Production-grade — zero critical failures in 6.5 years.
Learn more →Automation & integrations
Cin7, StarshipIt, pricing engines, Google Sheets — operational leverage so your team stops doing things manually every day.
Learn more →Marketplace growth
TradeMe, eBay AU/NZ, Amazon, OnBuy — feed setup, tool configuration and optimisation to grow your channel revenue.
Learn more →What separates me from every other Shopify agency in NZ and AU
The things that actually matter when you’re trusting someone with your store.
Local. Actually local.
Christchurch-based, NZST hours. Not offshore renting a NZ address for credibility.
I quote it, I build it
No juniors, no handoffs. You always deal with me — the person writing the code.
I run my own Shopify store
BrandSHD ($80K+ revenue) — I feel the same operational pain and I’ve already solved it.
NZ tools in live production
TradeMe, Cin7, StarshipIt actually running — not just referenced from documentation.
Operations-first thinking
Built for how your team uses it daily — not just whether it works on launch day.
6.5 years, zero failures
150+ daily orders, 4 stores, 5 marketplaces — flawless production record.
Simple to get started
No lengthy discovery phases. I move quickly and communicate clearly.
Have a conversation
Tell me what’s broken or slowing you down — no forms, no funnels, no sales process.
I scope it clearly
Fixed-scope proposal in NZD with exact timeline and cost. No ambiguity, no scope creep.
I build and ship
Planned, tested, documented. Delivered to production — not just handed off on staging.
Ongoing support
Retainer clients get priority access. Project clients get handover docs and direct contact.
Common questions
Offshore agencies don’t know TradeMe, Cin7, or StarshipIt. They can’t advise on NZ Shopify Payments behaviour or AU marketplace compliance. I’m Christchurch-based, operate in NZST, and have run these exact tools in live production for 6.5 years.
My rate is NZD $150–200/hr. A TradeMe or eBay setup typically runs $1,500–$3,000. A Shopify–Cin7 integration starts around $2,000–$5,000. Retainer support from $800/month. All in NZD, fixed-scope proposals, no surprises.
Yes — I work remotely with merchants across all of NZ and Australia. Being Christchurch-based means I share your timezone and business hours. Everything runs via email, Slack, or Zoom.
Yes — TradeMe and eBay AU are my strongest marketplace specialties. I’ve managed live accounts using Omnivore and DataFeedWatch. Account setup, feed configuration, category mapping, and ongoing optimisation all covered.
No — most automation, marketplace, and integration work applies to any Shopify plan. Shopify Plus unlocks checkout extensions and advanced API features, but it’s not a requirement. Just reach out and I’ll be honest about what’s possible for your setup.
Let’s talk about your store
Tell me what’s slowing you down. I’ll tell you honestly if I can help and exactly what it’ll cost — no obligation, no sales process.
📍 Christchurch, NZ · NZST · Usually responds same business day