About Maria
Christchurch-based marketing consultant
Helping tech companies and growth-focused businesses make marketing simple, practical, and effective.
I am Maria Holic, a marketing consultant based in Christchurch, working with startups, tech companies, and ambitious SMEs across Canterbury and New Zealand.
With over 10 years of experience leading marketing for AI, SaaS, legal tech, and professional services businesses, I specialise in helping companies grow through lead generation, strategy, and practical marketing support — without unnecessary complexity.
I have held senior roles at Affinda, Draftable, DoubleDribble, Reo Ora, SafeStack and Max Marketing, leading marketing efforts across New Zealand, Australia, and international markets. My experience includes launching new products, building demand and lead generation systems, running marketing operations, and acting as a fractional marketing leader for businesses without an in-house team.
I bring a combination of strategy, creativity, and practicality — so you can get the benefits of structured marketing without the burden of hiring full-time or managing multiple freelancers.
Lead generation & demand creation
Helping Christchurch tech companies and growth-focused businesses generate qualified leads and turn marketing into a driver of revenue.
Marketing strategy & go-to-market
Creating clear, actionable marketing strategies for startups launching new products, entering new markets, or fixing fragmented marketing efforts.
Fractional marketing leadership
Acting as your part-time marketing manager — bringing structure, focus, and ongoing marketing support without the overhead of a full-time hire.
Get in touch