Get Your Time Back.
Focus on Growing
Your Business.
Professional Virtual Assistant support for New Zealand businesses — skilled, dedicated, and ready to work.
You're Spending Too Much Time Working In Your Business
You started your business to have freedom — but instead you're buried in admin, chasing emails, and doing everything yourself.
- Inbox overload — emails pile up, responses slip
- Administrative bottlenecks slowing everything down
- Missed follow-ups and lost opportunities
- Inconsistent social media presence
- No operational systems or repeatable processes
BEFORE propela
AFTER propela
Everything You Need to
Run Smarter, Not Harder
Virtual Assistance
Day-to-day admin, scheduling, inbox management, and task coordination — handled with care.
Social Media Support
Content creation, scheduling, engagement, and consistent brand presence across your platforms.
Lead Generation
Prospecting, outreach sequences, database management, and pipeline support to grow your revenue.
Operational Support
Process documentation, project coordination, reporting, and keeping your operations running smoothly.
CRM Management
Keep your CRM clean, up-to-date, and working for you — contacts, pipelines, and follow-up sequences.
Systems & Automation
Workflow design, tool integrations, and automations that save you hours every week.
Built for New Zealand Businesses,
Backed by Filipino Talent
NZ-Based Agency
Local support and accountability, with the value of Filipino talent.
Skilled Support Team
Vetted, trained, and matched to your specific business needs.
Flexible Solutions
Scale up or down as your business evolves — no lock-in contracts.
Transparent Communication
Regular check-ins, clear reporting, and a direct line to your VA.
Scalable Support
Start small and grow — add more hours or services as you need them.
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Real Results for Real Businesses
Here's a sample of what our VAs have delivered — from daily operations to full social media campaigns. Every example below is from an actual client engagement.
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Book a Free Discovery CallKiwi Business Owners Love
Working with propela
propela are providing me with an amazing service. Timely and quality support, that has freed my time up from the administration and marketing to focus on developing new business. Highly recommend looking at what they can do for your business.
I am incredibly grateful for propela. It has become an invaluable part of my workflow by helping me stay organised and productive. While I focus on my current projects, propela proactively manages tasks and prepares assignments in the background, ensuring there is always a clear next step. This has significantly improved my efficiency, created a seamless workflow, and helped me maintain momentum across multiple responsibilities. I highly recommend it to anyone looking to streamline their work and stay on track.
NZ Accounting Partner Services
We've partnered with a dedicated NZ-based accounting firm with over 15 years in practice. Their services are priced independently and provided directly under their own engagement terms — all in NZD.
Accounting and tax services are provided directly by our partner firm under their own terms, scope, and pricing. We facilitate the introduction and coordinate where helpful — your formal relationship is with the accounting firm directly. We do not provide accounting or tax advice.
Ready to Reclaim Your Time?
Book a free 30-minute discovery call and let's figure out exactly how propela can help your business.
Book Your Discovery CallTransparent Pricing
for Every Stage of Growth
Virtual Assistant support, social media management, and website builds — all in one place.
Choose the Right VA Support
for Your Business
Flexible Virtual Assistant support designed to help New Zealand businesses grow smarter.
Starter
Best for: Sole traders & first-time VA users
4 hours weekly
- ✓ Inbox management & email sorting — Basic
- ✓ Basic data entry & admin tasks
- ✓ Social media scheduling — 2 posts/week
- ✓ Monthly check-in calls
- ✓ NZ business hours coverage
- ✓ 2-week onboarding (free)
- ✓ No lock-in contract
Growth
Best for: SMEs ready to scale with confidence
12 hours weekly
- ✓ Full inbox + calendar management
- ✓ Data entry & admin support
- ✓ Social media scheduling — 3 posts/week
- ✓ Customer enquiry handling
- ✓ Invoicing support & payment follow-ups
- ✓ Basic lead generation
- ✓ Basic CRM updates
- ✓ Flexible task allocation
- ✓ Fortnightly check-in calls
- ✓ NZ business hours coverage
- ✓ 2-week onboarding (free)
- ✓ No lock-in contract
Premium
Best for: Busy founders needing serious support
22 hours weekly
- ✓ Full inbox + calendar management
- ✓ Full business admin & records
- ✓ Social media scheduling — 5 posts/week + engagement
- ✓ Customer enquiry handling + project coordination
- ✓ Invoicing support + reporting prep
- ✓ Lead generation + outreach sequences
- ✓ Full CRM management
- ✓ Fully flexible task support
- ✓ Weekly check-in calls
- ✓ NZ business hours coverage
- ✓ 2-week onboarding (free)
- ✓ No lock-in contract
*All prices exclude GST
How It Works
Fixed weekly hours applied across your agreed tasks.
Grow Your Social Presence
on Autopilot
Monthly retainer plans covering content, community, and growth across your social platforms.
Launch
2 platforms (Facebook + Instagram)
- ✓ Monthly analytics snapshot
- ✓ 3 branded posts per week
- ✓ 30-min monthly check-in
- ✓ Stories 3x per week
- ✓ Profile optimisation
Perfect for small businesses getting started online.
Get StartedScale
Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok & LinkedIn
- ✓ Community management (weekdays)
- ✓ 5 posts per week
- ✓ Monthly content calendar + analytics
- ✓ Daily stories
- ✓ 60-min monthly strategy call
Ideal for businesses ready to grow their brand and engagement.
Get StartedElevate
All 5 platforms (FB, IG, YT, TikTok, LinkedIn)
- ✓ Competitor monitoring (3 competitors)
- ✓ 5–7 posts per week
- ✓ Detailed analytics + insights report
- ✓ Full community management (12-hr)
- ✓ Strategy call + quarterly deep-dive
For established brands that want to lead and stay ahead.
Get Started*All prices exclude GST. Monthly retainer, min. 3-month commitment.
Websites Built to
Attract, Engage & Convert
One-time website builds, custom-designed and mobile responsive from the ground up.
Launchpad
- ✓ 2–4 page website
- ✓ Mobile responsive branded design
- ✓ Basic SEO meta setup
- ✓ Google Business Profile connection
- ✓ 1-hr CMS training session
Perfect for a simple, professional online presence.
Get StartedFoundation
- ✓ 5–7 page custom website
- ✓ Custom brand-aligned design
- ✓ On-page SEO + Google Analytics 4
- ✓ Blog setup + contact/enquiry forms
- ✓ 2-hr training + 30-day support
Ideal for growing businesses that want a custom-built site.
Get StartedProfessional
- ✓ 8–15 page custom website
- ✓ Advanced SEO foundations
- ✓ Booking/enquiry system integration
- ✓ Google Analytics 4 + Search Console
- ✓ 3-hr training + 60-day support
For established brands needing advanced functionality.
Get Started*All prices exclude GST. Domain registration billed separately — pricing varies by domain name.
Everything Your Business
Needs to Grow
From day-to-day admin to strategic automation — propela's VAs are trained, dedicated, and matched to your needs.
Administrative Support
Free yourself from the daily grind. Our VAs handle the time-consuming tasks that keep you from focusing on what matters most — growing your business.
- Email inbox management and triage
- Calendar scheduling and coordination
- Data entry and database management
- Document preparation and formatting
- Travel booking and itinerary planning
Executive Assistance
A trusted right hand for founders and executives. Your EA works proactively to keep you organised, prepared, and focused on high-value work.
- Strategic diary and priority management
- Meeting preparation and follow-up
- Research and briefing documents
- Stakeholder communications
- Project tracking and reporting
Social Media Management
Consistent, quality social presence without the stress. Your VA manages your platforms, creates content, and engages your audience daily.
- Content calendar creation and scheduling
- Caption writing and graphic coordination
- Community engagement and responses
- Platform analytics and reporting
- Hashtag research and optimisation
Lead Generation
Keep your pipeline full without lifting a finger. Our VAs identify, research, and reach out to ideal prospects so you can focus on closing deals.
- Prospect research and list building
- LinkedIn outreach and connection management
- Email campaign coordination
- Lead qualification and scoring
- CRM pipeline updates
CRM Management
A clean, accurate CRM is the foundation of a well-run business. Your VA keeps contacts updated, pipelines moving, and follow-ups on track.
- CRM setup and data cleaning
- Contact and deal stage management
- Automated follow-up sequences
- Reporting and pipeline visibility
- HubSpot, Salesforce, and more
Workflow Automation
Stop repeating yourself. We design and build automations that handle recurring tasks, connect your tools, and make your business run itself.
- Zapier and Make (Integromat) workflows
- Automated onboarding sequences
- Tool integrations and API connections
- Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) creation
- Process mapping and optimisation
Operational Support
Get the operational backbone your business needs. From project management to reporting, your VA keeps everything moving in the right direction.
- Project and task coordination
- Supplier and vendor management
- KPI tracking and dashboards
- Team communication management
- Operations manuals and documentation
Not Sure Which Service You Need?
Book a free discovery call and we'll figure it out together.
Book a Free Discovery CallWe believe every NZ
business deserves a
great support team.
propela was built to solve a real problem: Kiwi business owners are too talented to be buried in admin. We match them with skilled Filipino VAs who become genuine partners in their growth.
Born from a Founder's Frustration
propela was founded by a New Zealand entrepreneur who experienced firsthand how hard it is to grow a business when you're doing everything yourself. After discovering the power of Filipino virtual assistants, they wanted to create a better, more trustworthy way for Kiwi businesses to access that same talent.
We're not just a staffing agency. We're a VA partner — we match, onboard, and support both the business owner and the VA to make sure the relationship actually works.
Today, propela helps New Zealand businesses of all shapes and sizes reclaim their time and scale with confidence.
New Zealand Meets Filipino Talent
Two incredible cultures. One powerful business partnership. Filipino professionals bring world-class English, work ethic, and Western cultural alignment — perfectly matched to the Kiwi business world.
Mission, Vision & Values
Our Mission
To give New Zealand business owners back their most valuable resource — time — by connecting them with world-class Filipino talent who are genuinely invested in their success.
Our Vision
A New Zealand where every ambitious business owner has access to the support they need to grow, without sacrificing their wellbeing or burning out trying to do it all alone.
Our Promise
We match thoughtfully, onboard properly, and stay involved. We don't just place a VA and disappear — we're in your corner for the long term.
What We Stand For
Meet the Team
How We Work
Deep Discovery
We take time to understand your business, your challenges, and the kind of person who'll thrive working with you.
Thoughtful Matching
We don't just match on skills — we match on personality, work style, and growth trajectory.
Structured Onboarding
We guide both you and your VA through a proper onboarding process to set the relationship up for success.
Regular Check-ins
We stay involved — monthly check-ins, performance reviews, and proactive support when anything needs adjusting.
Scale as You Grow
As your business grows, we help you expand your VA support — more hours, more services, or additional team members.
Ongoing Training
Our VAs receive continuous training and upskilling so they keep delivering exceptional value as your needs evolve.
Ready to Find Your Perfect VA?
Let's have a conversation about your business and how we can help.
Let's Work TogetherFrom Discovery Call to
Dream Team in Days
Our process is designed to get you the right VA quickly, with minimal effort on your part.
Discovery Call
We start with a free 30-minute call to understand your business, your biggest pain points, and exactly what kind of support would make the most impact. No pressure, no pitch — just a genuine conversation.
Needs Assessment
After the call, we put together a detailed assessment of your support needs — which tasks to delegate first, what skills your VA needs, how many hours per week, and what success looks like for your business.
VA Matching
We match you with a shortlist of 2–3 pre-vetted Filipino VAs based on skills, personality, work style, and timezone compatibility. You'll review profiles and choose who feels right — or we can recommend the best fit.
Onboarding
We guide you and your VA through a structured onboarding week — tools setup, process documentation, communication standards, and clear expectations on both sides. We stay involved to make sure everything starts smoothly.
Ongoing Support
This is where most agencies disappear — we don't. We run regular check-ins, provide performance support, handle any issues, and help you scale your VA's role as your business grows. We're your long-term partner, not just a placement service.
Your first step takes 30 minutes.
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Real Results for Real Businesses
Here's a sample of what our VAs have delivered — from daily operations to full social media campaigns. Every example below is from an actual client engagement.
Instagram content creation
Facebook & Instagram content
Social media content calendar
Client success story post
Video content & caption writing
Xero & invoice management
Social media content planner
Brand awareness campaign
Email inbox management
Inspirational content strategy
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