Are you looking for a way to make money online? New Zealand has a real opportunity right now. No experience necessary. No huge start up cost. Anyone one can do this. If you like wellness, people, and want to make money – this could be for you. Shaklee — one of the world’s most trusted wellness companies — has a small but growing network of ambassadors across the country. That means the market isn’t saturated, the products genuinely resonate with our culture, and the timing for building something meaningful is genuinely good.
This post is for anyone who’s wondered whether a home business could actually work for them — without the pressure, the inventory, or the reputation risk of pushing something you don’t believe in.
Reason 01
You Run It From Your Phone — Anywhere in NZ
No office. No commute. No stock in your spare room. Your entire Shaklee business runs through your phone — messaging customers, sharing content, tracking orders. Whether you’re in Auckland, Christchurch, Tauranga or a small town in Southland, the business works exactly the same way.
Shaklee handles all warehousing, shipping, and payment processing from their Auckland distribution point. Your job is simply to connect people with products they’ll love.
Reason 02
The Products Sell Themselves — Because They Actually Work
The hardest part of most direct sales businesses is believing in what you’re selling. With Shaklee, that’s never been the issue. These are products backed by over 110 clinical studies, 70+ patents, and a 70-year track record. The Life Shake, Vivix, Collagen-9 — people reorder because they notice a difference.
When you use the products yourself and genuinely see results, sharing them becomes natural. It doesn’t feel like selling. It feels like recommending something to a friend — which is exactly how the most successful ambassadors describe it.
Reason 03
The Income Is Real — and It Compounds Over Time
Most home businesses ask you to hustle forever just to stay in place. Shaklee’s model is different — it’s built on residual income. When a customer reorders next month, you earn again without doing any extra work.
We show you how to start part-time an get to director in your first month. Shaklee directors earn an average of an extra $1000/month while keeping your existing commitments. Some grow it into a primary income within 6 to 12 months.
Reason 04
You’re Never Starting From Scratch
One of the biggest fears about starting a business is feeling alone in it. With Shaklee, you join an existing structure. You get a sponsor who has done it before, access to training resources, team calls, product knowledge support, and a community of ambassadors across NZ and Australia.
You’re building your own business — but you’re not doing it solo. That combination of independence with support is rare, and it’s one of the main reasons people stick with it long-term.
Reason 05
It Fits Around Real NZ Life
New Zealanders are busy. Between family, sport, work, and actually enjoying this incredible country — most people don’t want a business that consumes them. Shaklee is designed to fit around your life, not replace it.
Most successful ambassadors work 1–2 focused hours a day. They post content in the morning, reply to messages while their kids are at school, and handle admin over a cup of tea. You set your own pace and grow at a rate that works for your season of life.
Why Shaklee Stands Apart
70
Years in Business
110+
Clinical Studies
#1
Climate Neutral Certified
The Honest Truth: It’s Not for Everyone
There’s no point pretending this is passive income from day one. Building a Shaklee business takes consistency, genuine care for your customers, and the patience to plant seeds before you harvest them. The people who don’t make it are usually those who don’t make consistence moves.
But for the right person — someone who values wellness, enjoys connecting with people, and wants a flexible income that grows with time — this is one of the most honest and sustainable home business models available in New Zealand today.
“If you’re going to have another job anyway, you might as well have one that builds something for you over time.”
Ready to Find Out More?
No pressure, no pitch. Just an honest conversation about whether this could work for you. We’re not looking for everyone — we’re looking for the right people.