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Click on the table below – it shows a list of the highest-paying jobs advertised on SEEK across New Zealand.
| RANK | INDUSTRY | ROLE TYPE | ANNUAL SALARY | SALARY GROWTH |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Accounting | Chief Financial Officer | $198,644 | 8% |
| 2 | Healthcare & Medical | General Practitioner | $191,060 | 5% |
| 3 | Information & Communication Technology | Change Manager | $167,345 | 6% |
| 4 | Construction | Construction Manager | $167,118 | 19% |
| 5 | Information & Communication Technology | Solutions Architect | $160,122 | 6% |
| 6 | Consulting & Strategy | Change Manager | $155,611 | 15% |
| 7 | Information & Communication Technology | Delivery Lead | $154,795 | 11% |
| 8 | Information & Communication Technology | Consultant | $152,737 | 5% |
| 9 | Accounting | Financial Controller | $152,365 | 4% |
| 10 | Information & Communication Technology | Technical Lead | $151,426 | 7% |
| 11 | Information & Communication Technology | Security Consultant | $148,442 | 12% |
| 12 | Legal | Senior Associate | $147,737 | -3% |
| 13 | Healthcare & Medical | Dentist | $147,091 | 28% |
| 14 | Engineering | Engineering Manager | $145,545 | 6% |
| 15 | Information & Communication Technology | Project Manager | $143,600 | 4% |
| 16 | Human Resources & Recruitment | Health and Safety Manager | $137,827 | 9% |
| 17 | Information & Communication Technology | Reliability Engineer | $137,348 | 14% |
| 18 | Information & Communication Technology | Product Manager | $135,193 | 1% |
| 19 | Information & Communication Technology | Data Engineer | $134,154 | 6% |
| 20 | Legal | Counsel | $133,985 | -1% |
Source: SEEK, based on average annual full time and annualised hourly salaries (excluding contract roles) for job ads listed on SEEK from Jan 23-Mar 23 compared to Jan 22-Mar 22.
| RANK | INDUSTRY | ROLE TYPE | ANNUAL SALARY | SALARY GROWTH |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Accounting | Chief Financial Officer | $198,644 | 8% |
| 2 | Accounting | Financial Controller | $152,365 | 4% |
| 3 | Accounting | Partner | $129,595 | 11% |
| 4 | Accounting | Finance Manager | $127,781 | 2% |
| 5 | Accounting | Financial Analyst | $105,708 | 7% |
| 6 | Accounting | Commercial Analyst | $103,038 | 4% |
| 7 | Accounting | Accountant | $90,574 | 6% |
| 8 | Accounting | Auditor | $84,536 | -6% |
| 9 | Accounting | Payroll Specialist | $77,803 | -1% |
| 10 | Accounting | Payroll Officer | $76,873 | 15% |
| 11 | Accounting | Financial Officer | $74,594 | 21% |
| 12 | Accounting | Bookkeeper | $66,453 | 9% |
| 13 | Accounting | Payroll Administrator | $66,216 | 10% |
| 14 | Accounting | Credit Controller | $65,422 | 8% |
| 15 | Accounting | Financial Administrator | $64,698 | 7% |
| 16 | Accounting | Accounts Payable Officer | $63,388 | 9% |
| 17 | Accounting | Accounts Assistant | $61,783 | 7% |
| 18 | Accounting | Accounts Administrator | $61,619 | 7% |
| 19 | Accounting | Accounts Payable Administrator | $61,015 | 8% |
| 20 | Accounting | Administration Officer | $57,824 | 1% |
Source: SEEK, based on average annual full time and annualised hourly salaries (excluding contract roles) for job ads listed on SEEK from Jan 22-Mar 22 compared to Jan 21-Mar 21.
| RANK | INDUSTRY | ROLE TYPE | ANNUAL SALARY | SALARY GROWTH |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Administration & Office Support | Executive Assistant | $78,701 | 6% |
| 2 | Administration & Office Support | Administration Manager | $74,544 | 10% |
| 3 | Administration & Office Support | Project Coordinator | $71,040 | 6% |
| 4 | Administration & Office Support | Office Manager | $70,500 | 8% |
| 5 | Administration & Office Support | Secretary | $68,790 | 1% |
| 6 | Administration & Office Support | Personal Assistant | $67,865 | 6% |
| 7 | Administration & Office Support | Project Administrator | $66,090 | 9% |
| 8 | Administration & Office Support | Operations Coordinator | $65,187 | 11% |
| 9 | Administration & Office Support | Coordinator | $62,155 | 5% |
| 10 | Administration & Office Support | Contracts Administrator | $61,815 | 5% |
| 11 | Administration & Office Support | Registry Officer | $61,624 | 5% |
| 12 | Administration & Office Support | Administration Coordinator | $60,648 | 12% |
| 13 | Administration & Office Support | Support Coordinator | $60,436 | 5% |
| 14 | Administration & Office Support | Service Administrator | $60,183 | 11% |
| 15 | Administration & Office Support | Operations Administrator | $59,960 | 10% |
| 16 | Administration & Office Support | Accounts Administrator | $59,714 | 7% |
| 17 | Administration & Office Support | Sales Administrator | $59,485 | 7% |
| 18 | Administration & Office Support | Team Administrator | $59,322 | 2% |
| 19 | Administration & Office Support | Support Officer | $58,740 | 12% |
| 20 | Administration & Office Support | Support Administrator | $58,090 | 4% |
Source: SEEK, based on average annual full time and annualised hourly salaries (excluding contract roles) for job ads listed on SEEK from Jan 22-Mar 22 compared to Jan 21-Mar 21.
| RANK | INDUSTRY | ROLE TYPE | ANNUAL SALARY | SALARY GROWTH |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Advertising, Arts & Media | Producer | $81,170 | 6% |
| 2 | Advertising, Arts & Media | Account Manager | $77,574 | 1% |
| 3 | Advertising, Arts & Media | Journalist | $74,800 | 16% |
Source: SEEK, based on average annual full time and annualised hourly salaries (excluding contract roles) for job ads listed on SEEK from Jan 22-Mar 22 compared to Jan 21-Mar 21.
| RANK | INDUSTRY | ROLE TYPE | ANNUAL SALARY | SALARY GROWTH |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Banking & Financial Services | Relationship Manager | $129,285 | 24% |
| 2 | Banking & Financial Services | Analyst | $100,718 | 13% |
| 3 | Banking & Financial Services | Banker | $67,726 | -11% |
| 4 | Banking & Financial Services | Customer Service Representative | $56,114 | -1% |
Source: SEEK, based on average annual full time and annualised hourly salaries (excluding contract roles) for job ads listed on SEEK from Jan 22-Mar 22 compared to Jan 21-Mar 21.
| RANK | INDUSTRY | ROLE TYPE | ANNUAL SALARY | SALARY GROWTH |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Call Centre & Customer Service | Support Specialist | $57,610 | 6% |
| 2 | Call Centre & Customer Service | Support Officer | $56,402 | 10% |
| 3 | Call Centre & Customer Service | Customer Experience Consultant | $54,968 | 8% |
| 4 | Call Centre & Customer Service | Centre Operator | $54,259 | 15% |
| 5 | Call Centre & Customer Service | Customer Service Representative | $53,560 | 6% |
| 6 | Call Centre & Customer Service | Care Consultant | $52,502 | 5% |
| 7 | Call Centre & Customer Service | Collections Specialist | $51,567 | 15% |
Source: SEEK, based on average annual full time and annualised hourly salaries (excluding contract roles) for job ads listed on SEEK from Jan 22-Mar 22 compared to Jan 21-Mar 21.
| RANK | INDUSTRY | ROLE TYPE | ANNUAL SALARY | SALARY GROWTH |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Community Services & Development | Adviser | $106,457 | 11% |
| 2 | Community Services & Development | Service Manager | $81,224 | -1% |
| 3 | Community Services & Development | Social Worker | $76,599 | 9% |
| 4 | Community Services & Development | Team Leader | $74,621 | -4% |
| 5 | Community Services & Development | Coordinator | $62,304 | 0% |
| 6 | Community Services & Development | Advocate | $61,064 | 1% |
| 7 | Community Services & Development | Facilitator | $60,524 | 5% |
| 8 | Community Services & Development | Coach | $59,996 | 7% |
| 9 | Community Services & Development | Navigator | $58,820 | 1% |
| 10 | Community Services & Development | Youth Worker | $53,393 | 2% |
| 11 | Community Services & Development | Support Worker | $51,248 | 1% |
| 12 | Community Services & Development | Lifestyle Coordinator | $50,000 | 9% |
| 13 | Community Services & Development | Caregiver | $47,609 | 3% |
Source: SEEK, based on average annual full time and annualised hourly salaries (excluding contract roles) for job ads listed on SEEK from Jan 22-Mar 22 compared to Jan 21-Mar 21.
| RANK | INDUSTRY | ROLE TYPE | ANNUAL SALARY | SALARY GROWTH |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Construction | Construction Manager | $167,118 | 19% |
| 2 | Construction | Project Manager | $125,176 | 3% |
| 3 | Construction | Site Manager | $122,664 | 7% |
| 4 | Construction | Quantity Surveyor | $117,762 | 7% |
| 5 | Construction | Operations Manager | $116,592 | 3% |
| 6 | Construction | Contracts Manager | $113,846 | -2% |
| 7 | Construction | Estimator | $106,752 | 8% |
| 8 | Construction | Surveyor | $104,907 | -1% |
| 9 | Construction | Site Supervisor | $103,227 | 4% |
| 10 | Construction | Health and Safety Adviser | $102,578 | 4% |
| 11 | Construction | Planner | $93,598 | -4% |
| 12 | Construction | Supervisor | $92,473 | 6% |
| 13 | Construction | Foreperson | $76,645 | 1% |
| 14 | Construction | Leading Hand | $67,045 | 7% |
| 15 | Construction | Excavator Operator | $62,276 | 2% |
| 16 | Construction | Operator | $60,302 | 11% |
| 17 | Construction | Machine Operator | $60,117 | 3% |
| 18 | Construction | Site Traffic Management Supervisor | $59,499 | 5% |
| 19 | Construction | Truck Driver | $58,781 | 6% |
| 20 | Construction | Labourer | $53,054 | 8% |
Source: SEEK, based on average annual full time and annualised hourly salaries (excluding contract roles) for job ads listed on SEEK from Jan 22-Mar 22 compared to Jan 21-Mar 21.
| RANK | INDUSTRY | ROLE TYPE | ANNUAL SALARY | SALARY GROWTH |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Consulting & Strategy | Change Manager | $155,611 | 15% |
| 2 | Consulting & Strategy | Adviser | $123,676 | 8% |
| 3 | Consulting & Strategy | Planner | $99,416 | -2% |
Source: SEEK, based on average annual full time and annualised hourly salaries (excluding contract roles) for job ads listed on SEEK from Jan 22-Mar 22 compared to Jan 21-Mar 21.
| RANK | INDUSTRY | ROLE TYPE | ANNUAL SALARY | SALARY GROWTH |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Design & Architecture | Planner | $98,051 | 2% |
| 2 | Design & Architecture | Architectural Technician | $89,434 | 8% |
| 3 | Design & Architecture | Designer | $85,031 | 0% |
| 4 | Design & Architecture | Graduate of Architecture | $76,166 | 2% |
Source: SEEK, based on average annual full time and annualised hourly salaries (excluding contract roles) for job ads listed on SEEK from Jan 22-Mar 22 compared to Jan 21-Mar 21.
| RANK | INDUSTRY | ROLE TYPE | ANNUAL SALARY | SALARY GROWTH |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Education & Training | Manager | $118,821 | 19% |
| 2 | Education & Training | Designer | $90,134 | 9% |
| 3 | Education & Training | Lecturer | $89,190 | -1% |
| 4 | Education & Training | Adviser | $87,487 | -2% |
| 5 | Education & Training | Facilitator | $80,837 | 20% |
| 6 | Education & Training | Centre Manager | $79,008 | 6% |
| 7 | Education & Training | Trainer | $78,779 | 3% |
| 8 | Education & Training | Teacher | $69,174 | 6% |
| 9 | Education & Training | Kaiako | $68,962 | 19% |
| 10 | Education & Training | Tutor | $68,866 | 5% |
| 11 | Education & Training | Librarian | $68,575 | 16% |
| 12 | Education & Training | Educator | $65,387 | 9% |
| 13 | Education & Training | Early Childhood Teacher | $61,289 | 7% |
| 14 | Education & Training | Reliever | $58,925 | 10% |
| 15 | Education & Training | Teachers Aide | $53,223 | 8% |
Source: SEEK, based on average annual full time and annualised hourly salaries (excluding contract roles) for job ads listed on SEEK from Jan 22-Mar 22 compared to Jan 21-Mar 21.
| RANK | INDUSTRY | ROLE TYPE | ANNUAL SALARY | SALARY GROWTH |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Engineering | Engineering Manager | $145,545 | 6% |
| 2 | Engineering | Project Manager | $124,740 | 7% |
| 3 | Engineering | Structural Engineer | $109,584 | 6% |
| 4 | Engineering | Project Engineer | $108,915 | 1% |
| 5 | Engineering | Systems Engineer | $105,160 | 2% |
| 6 | Engineering | Geotechnical Engineer | $104,677 | 1% |
| 7 | Engineering | Electrical Engineer | $103,918 | 9% |
| 8 | Engineering | Automation Engineer | $103,217 | 1% |
| 9 | Engineering | Process Engineer | $102,140 | -2% |
| 10 | Engineering | Civil Engineer | $101,477 | -4% |
| 11 | Engineering | Mechanical Engineer | $100,987 | 3% |
| 12 | Engineering | Geologist | $100,489 | 14% |
| 13 | Engineering | Planner | $100,111 | 3% |
| 14 | Engineering | Engineer | $100,046 | 2% |
| 15 | Engineering | Designer | $98,571 | 7% |
| 16 | Engineering | Design Engineer | $97,782 | 3% |
| 17 | Engineering | Development Engineer | $95,954 | 12% |
| 18 | Engineering | Site Engineer | $90,404 | -2% |
| 19 | Engineering | Maintenance Engineer | $84,543 | 4% |
| 20 | Engineering | Draftsperson | $80,807 | 8% |
Source: SEEK, based on average annual full time and annualised hourly salaries (excluding contract roles) for job ads listed on SEEK from Jan 22-Mar 22 compared to Jan 21-Mar 21.
| RANK | INDUSTRY | ROLE TYPE | ANNUAL SALARY | SALARY GROWTH |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Farming, Animals & Conservation | Veterinarian | $104,539 | 3% |
| 2 | Farming, Animals & Conservation | Ranger | $63,777 | 7% |
| 3 | Farming, Animals & Conservation | Nurse | $54,909 | 7% |
Source: SEEK, based on average annual full time and annualised hourly salaries (excluding contract roles) for job ads listed on SEEK from Jan 22-Mar 22 compared to Jan 21-Mar 21.
| RANK | INDUSTRY | ROLE TYPE | ANNUAL SALARY | SALARY GROWTH |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Government & Defence | Project Manager | $121,707 | -3% |
| 2 | Government & Defence | Analyst | $113,866 | 9% |
| 3 | Government & Defence | Team Leader | $110,735 | 4% |
| 4 | Government & Defence | Adviser | $110,435 | 3% |
| 5 | Government & Defence | Policy Adviser | $107,886 | 3% |
| 6 | Government & Defence | Policy Analyst | $105,264 | 1% |
| 7 | Government & Defence | Investigator | $100,897 | 10% |
| 8 | Government & Defence | Planner | $92,298 | 3% |
| 9 | Government & Defence | Compliance Officer | $81,302 | 16% |
Source: SEEK, based on average annual full time and annualised hourly salaries (excluding contract roles) for job ads listed on SEEK from Jan 22-Mar 22 compared to Jan 21-Mar 21.
| RANK | INDUSTRY | ROLE TYPE | ANNUAL SALARY | SALARY GROWTH |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Healthcare & Medical | General Practitioner | $191,060 | 5% |
| 2 | Healthcare & Medical | Dentist | $147,091 | 28% |
| 3 | Healthcare & Medical | Nurse Practitioner | $128,093 | 5% |
| 4 | Healthcare & Medical | Service Manager | $101,665 | 9% |
| 5 | Healthcare & Medical | Nurse Manager | $100,086 | 4% |
| 6 | Healthcare & Medical | Psychologist | $98,782 | 0% |
| 7 | Healthcare & Medical | Technologist | $95,075 | 8% |
| 8 | Healthcare & Medical | Pharmacist | $91,371 | 14% |
| 9 | Healthcare & Medical | Clinical Manager | $91,144 | -5% |
| 10 | Healthcare & Medical | Educator | $88,573 | 5% |
| 11 | Healthcare & Medical | Team Leader | $84,133 | -4% |
| 12 | Healthcare & Medical | Physiotherapist | $83,446 | 11% |
| 13 | Healthcare & Medical | Practice Manager | $80,610 | 5% |
| 14 | Healthcare & Medical | Midwife | $80,371 | -2% |
| 15 | Healthcare & Medical | Health Improvement Practitioner | $80,350 | 0% |
| 16 | Healthcare & Medical | Occupational Therapist | $79,495 | 6% |
| 17 | Healthcare & Medical | Nurse | $78,600 | 6% |
| 18 | Healthcare & Medical | Therapist | $78,096 | 3% |
| 19 | Healthcare & Medical | Clinician | $77,187 | 2% |
| 20 | Healthcare & Medical | Registered Nurse | $76,593 | 9% |
Source: SEEK, based on average annual full time and annualised hourly salaries (excluding contract roles) for job ads listed on SEEK from Jan 22-Mar 22 compared to Jan 21-Mar 21.
| RANK | INDUSTRY | ROLE TYPE | ANNUAL SALARY | SALARY GROWTH |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hospitality & Tourism | Operations Manager | $84,388 | 9% |
| 2 | Hospitality & Tourism | Travel Consultant | $67,895 | 28% |
| 3 | Hospitality & Tourism | Restaurant Manager | $61,574 | 9% |
| 4 | Hospitality & Tourism | Chef | $60,694 | 7% |
| 5 | Hospitality & Tourism | Bar Manager | $60,328 | 6% |
| 6 | Hospitality & Tourism | Assistant Manager | $58,384 | 13% |
| 7 | Hospitality & Tourism | Night Manager | $56,233 | 10% |
| 8 | Hospitality & Tourism | Chef de Partie | $56,195 | 9% |
| 9 | Hospitality & Tourism | Duty Manager | $55,930 | 11% |
| 10 | Hospitality & Tourism | Cook | $55,796 | 12% |
| 11 | Hospitality & Tourism | Food and Beverage Supervisor | $54,321 | 9% |
| 12 | Hospitality & Tourism | Bartender | $53,427 | 10% |
| 13 | Hospitality & Tourism | Customer Service Representative | $52,060 | 16% |
| 14 | Hospitality & Tourism | Waitperson | $51,749 | 9% |
| 15 | Hospitality & Tourism | Host | $51,672 | 8% |
| 16 | Hospitality & Tourism | Auditor | $51,569 | 11% |
| 17 | Hospitality & Tourism | Housekeeper | $50,773 | 8% |
| 18 | Hospitality & Tourism | Receptionist | $50,129 | 9% |
| 19 | Hospitality & Tourism | Kitchen Assistant | $49,513 | 10% |
| 20 | Hospitality & Tourism | Barista | $49,366 | 5% |
Source: SEEK, based on average annual full time and annualised hourly salaries (excluding contract roles) for job ads listed on SEEK from Jan 22-Mar 22 compared to Jan 21-Mar 21.
| RANK | INDUSTRY | ROLE TYPE | ANNUAL SALARY | SALARY GROWTH |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Human Resources & Recruitment | Health and Safety Manager | $137,827 | 9% |
| 2 | Human Resources & Recruitment | Human Resources Business Partner | $121,519 | 6% |
| 3 | Human Resources & Recruitment | Adviser | $116,690 | 13% |
| 4 | Human Resources & Recruitment | Partner | $115,132 | 8% |
| 5 | Human Resources & Recruitment | Human Resources Manager | $113,514 | 1% |
| 6 | Human Resources & Recruitment | People and Culture Adviser | $95,167 | 7% |
| 7 | Human Resources & Recruitment | Health and Safety Adviser | $93,733 | 0% |
| 8 | Human Resources & Recruitment | Human Resources Adviser | $91,884 | 4% |
| 9 | Human Resources & Recruitment | Recruitment Adviser | $84,300 | 2% |
| 10 | Human Resources & Recruitment | Recruitment Consultant | $79,891 | 5% |
| 11 | Human Resources & Recruitment | Human Resources Coordinator | $65,551 | -2% |
| 12 | Human Resources & Recruitment | Recruitment Coordinator | $62,617 | 2% |
| 13 | Human Resources & Recruitment | Human Resources Administrator | $58,398 | -3% |
Source: SEEK, based on average annual full time and annualised hourly salaries (excluding contract roles) for job ads listed on SEEK from Jan 22-Mar 22 compared to Jan 21-Mar 21.
| RANK | INDUSTRY | ROLE TYPE | ANNUAL SALARY | SALARY GROWTH |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Information & Communication Technology | Change Manager | $167,345 | 6% |
| 2 | Information & Communication Technology | Solutions Architect | $160,122 | 6% |
| 3 | Information & Communication Technology | Delivery Lead | $154,795 | 11% |
| 4 | Information & Communication Technology | Consultant | $152,737 | 5% |
| 5 | Information & Communication Technology | Technical Lead | $151,426 | 7% |
| 6 | Information & Communication Technology | Security Consultant | $148,442 | 12% |
| 7 | Information & Communication Technology | Project Manager | $143,600 | 4% |
| 8 | Information & Communication Technology | Reliability Engineer | $137,348 | 14% |
| 9 | Information & Communication Technology | Product Manager | $135,193 | 1% |
| 10 | Information & Communication Technology | Data Engineer | $134,154 | 6% |
| 11 | Information & Communication Technology | Scrum Master | $133,132 | -4% |
| 12 | Information & Communication Technology | Delivery Manager | $131,218 | 2% |
| 13 | Information & Communication Technology | Business Analyst | $131,138 | 2% |
| 14 | Information & Communication Technology | Platform Engineer | $130,598 | 7% |
| 15 | Information & Communication Technology | Mobile Developer | $129,363 | 6% |
| 16 | Information & Communication Technology | Product Owner | $127,990 | -1% |
| 17 | Information & Communication Technology | DevOps Engineer | $127,352 | 3% |
| 18 | Information & Communication Technology | Cloud Engineer | $126,458 | -1% |
| 19 | Information & Communication Technology | Security Analyst | $125,218 | 21% |
| 20 | Information & Communication Technology | Automation Engineer | $124,352 | 5% |
Source: SEEK, based on average annual full time and annualised hourly salaries (excluding contract roles) for job ads listed on SEEK from Jan 22-Mar 22 compared to Jan 21-Mar 21.
| RANK | INDUSTRY | ROLE TYPE | ANNUAL SALARY | SALARY GROWTH |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Insurance & Superannuation | Assessor | $88,113 | 13% |
| 2 | Insurance & Superannuation | Broker | $77,372 | 14% |
| 3 | Insurance & Superannuation | Claims Consultant | $64,868 | 7% |
Source: SEEK, based on average annual full time and annualised hourly salaries (excluding contract roles) for job ads listed on SEEK from Jan 22-Mar 22 compared to Jan 21-Mar 21.
| RANK | INDUSTRY | ROLE TYPE | ANNUAL SALARY | SALARY GROWTH |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Legal | Senior Associate | $147,737 | -3% |
| 2 | Legal | Counsel | $133,985 | -1% |
| 3 | Legal | Lawyer | $104,005 | 2% |
| 4 | Legal | Solicitor | $97,075 | -1% |
| 5 | Legal | Legal Executive | $72,769 | -3% |
| 6 | Legal | Secretary | $68,188 | -3% |
Source: SEEK, based on average annual full time and annualised hourly salaries (excluding contract roles) for job ads listed on SEEK from Jan 22-Mar 22 compared to Jan 21-Mar 21.
| RANK | INDUSTRY | ROLE TYPE | ANNUAL SALARY | SALARY GROWTH |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics | Operations Manager | $114,770 | 4% |
| 2 | Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics | Branch Manager | $101,911 | 1% |
| 3 | Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics | Procurement Specialist | $100,559 | 2% |
| 4 | Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics | Production Manager | $99,567 | 2% |
| 5 | Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics | Contractor | $91,802 | 8% |
| 6 | Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics | Planner | $84,527 | 8% |
| 7 | Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics | Warehouse Manager | $82,631 | 9% |
| 8 | Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics | Production Supervisor | $77,942 | 4% |
| 9 | Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics | Operations Supervisor | $75,087 | -4% |
| 10 | Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics | Supervisor | $71,530 | 0% |
| 11 | Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics | Warehouse Supervisor | $69,655 | 0% |
| 12 | Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics | Team Leader | $65,385 | 0% |
| 13 | Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics | Purchasing Officer | $64,972 | 4% |
| 14 | Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics | Crane Operator | $64,334 | 4% |
| 15 | Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics | Logistics Coordinator | $63,920 | 4% |
| 16 | Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics | Inventory Controller | $63,871 | 13% |
| 17 | Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics | Dispatcher | $63,587 | -2% |
| 18 | Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics | Coordinator | $62,435 | 0% |
| 19 | Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics | Courier | $60,060 | 28% |
| 20 | Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics | Plant Operator | $59,163 | 10% |
Source: SEEK, based on average annual full time and annualised hourly salaries (excluding contract roles) for job ads listed on SEEK from Jan 22-Mar 22 compared to Jan 21-Mar 21.
| RANK | INDUSTRY | ROLE TYPE | ANNUAL SALARY | SALARY GROWTH |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marketing & Communications | Product Manager | $123,626 | 14% |
| 2 | Marketing & Communications | Communications Manager | $113,932 | -4% |
| 3 | Marketing & Communications | Marketing Manager | $107,433 | 0% |
| 4 | Marketing & Communications | Adviser | $106,417 | 1% |
| 5 | Marketing & Communications | Communications Adviser | $100,894 | 7% |
| 6 | Marketing & Communications | Communications Specialist | $97,106 | 4% |
| 7 | Marketing & Communications | Brand Manager | $91,660 | -1% |
| 8 | Marketing & Communications | Marketing Specialist | $84,829 | 7% |
| 9 | Marketing & Communications | Marketing Executive | $72,645 | 3% |
| 10 | Marketing & Communications | Marketing Coordinator | $62,683 | -1% |
| 11 | Marketing & Communications | Marketing Assistant | $55,269 | 2% |
Source: SEEK, based on average annual full time and annualised hourly salaries (excluding contract roles) for job ads listed on SEEK from Jan 22-Mar 22 compared to Jan 21-Mar 21.
| RANK | INDUSTRY | ROLE TYPE | ANNUAL SALARY | SALARY GROWTH |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mining, Resources & Energy | Mechanic | $93,235 | 23% |
Source: SEEK, based on average annual full time and annualised hourly salaries (excluding contract roles) for job ads listed on SEEK from Jan 22-Mar 22 compared to Jan 21-Mar 21.
| RANK | INDUSTRY | ROLE TYPE | ANNUAL SALARY | SALARY GROWTH |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Real Estate & Property | Salesperson | $106,158 | 19% |
| 2 | Real Estate & Property | Facilities Manager | $99,513 | 4% |
| 3 | Real Estate & Property | Property Manager | $75,690 | 5% |
Source: SEEK, based on average annual full time and annualised hourly salaries (excluding contract roles) for job ads listed on SEEK from Jan 22-Mar 22 compared to Jan 21-Mar 21.
| RANK | INDUSTRY | ROLE TYPE | ANNUAL SALARY | SALARY GROWTH |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Retail & Consumer Products | Branch Manager | $76,909 | -2% |
| 2 | Retail & Consumer Products | Department Manager | $61,951 | -2% |
| 3 | Retail & Consumer Products | Store Manager | $58,886 | 6% |
| 4 | Retail & Consumer Products | Grocery Assistant | $56,287 | 19% |
| 5 | Retail & Consumer Products | Duty Manager | $55,511 | 7% |
| 6 | Retail & Consumer Products | Team Leader | $54,562 | -9% |
| 7 | Retail & Consumer Products | Assistant | $54,049 | 8% |
| 8 | Retail & Consumer Products | Assistant Manager | $53,218 | 8% |
| 9 | Retail & Consumer Products | Sales Consultant | $53,153 | 2% |
| 10 | Retail & Consumer Products | Second in Charge | $50,972 | 4% |
| 11 | Retail & Consumer Products | Checkout Supervisor | $50,595 | 7% |
| 12 | Retail & Consumer Products | Counter Manager | $50,338 | 10% |
| 13 | Retail & Consumer Products | Supervisor | $49,654 | -8% |
| 14 | Retail & Consumer Products | Checkout Operator | $49,617 | 8% |
| 15 | Retail & Consumer Products | Salesperson | $49,095 | 7% |
| 16 | Retail & Consumer Products | Sales Associate | $48,616 | 6% |
| 17 | Retail & Consumer Products | Optical Assistant | $47,555 | 5% |
| 18 | Retail & Consumer Products | Sales Assistant | $47,430 | 5% |
| 19 | Retail & Consumer Products | Merchandiser | $46,995 | 3% |
| 20 | Retail & Consumer Products | Team Member | $46,711 | 1% |
Source: SEEK, based on average annual full time and annualised hourly salaries (excluding contract roles) for job ads listed on SEEK from Jan 22-Mar 22 compared to Jan 21-Mar 21.
| RANK | INDUSTRY | ROLE TYPE | ANNUAL SALARY | SALARY GROWTH |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sales | Business Manager | $109,788 | -3% |
| 2 | Sales | Relationship Manager | $107,513 | 1% |
| 3 | Sales | Sales Manager | $105,951 | 4% |
| 4 | Sales | Business Development Manager | $100,979 | 0% |
| 5 | Sales | Sales Engineer | $91,466 | 10% |
| 6 | Sales | Account Manager | $88,281 | 2% |
| 7 | Sales | Sales Specialist | $85,283 | 4% |
| 8 | Sales | Account Executive | $82,101 | 2% |
| 9 | Sales | Territory Manager | $81,542 | 5% |
| 10 | Sales | Sales Executive | $80,338 | 1% |
| 11 | Sales | Salesperson | $76,418 | 18% |
| 12 | Sales | Sales Consultant | $75,897 | 9% |
| 13 | Sales | Sales Representative | $71,521 | 3% |
| 14 | Sales | Sales Coordinator | $60,773 | 4% |
Source: SEEK, based on average annual full time and annualised hourly salaries (excluding contract roles) for job ads listed on SEEK from Jan 22-Mar 22 compared to Jan 21-Mar 21.
| RANK | INDUSTRY | ROLE TYPE | ANNUAL SALARY | SALARY GROWTH |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Science & Technology | Scientist | $93,828 | 2% |
| 2 | Science & Technology | Technologist | $83,234 | 3% |
| 3 | Science & Technology | Technician | $60,708 | 6% |
| 4 | Science & Technology | Laboratory Technician | $58,806 | 7% |
Source: SEEK, based on average annual full time and annualised hourly salaries (excluding contract roles) for job ads listed on SEEK from Jan 22-Mar 22 compared to Jan 21-Mar 21.
| RANK | INDUSTRY | ROLE TYPE | ANNUAL SALARY | SALARY GROWTH |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sport & Recreation | Trainer | $74,012 | 4% |
| 2 | Sport & Recreation | Coach | $57,096 | -8% |
| 3 | Sport & Recreation | Instructor | $52,964 | 1% |
| 4 | Sport & Recreation | Lifeguard | $49,077 | 8% |
Source: SEEK, based on average annual full time and annualised hourly salaries (excluding contract roles) for job ads listed on SEEK from Jan 22-Mar 22 compared to Jan 21-Mar 21.
| RANK | INDUSTRY | ROLE TYPE | ANNUAL SALARY | SALARY GROWTH |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Trades & Services | Service Manager | $97,816 | -3% |
| 2 | Trades & Services | Operations Manager | $97,714 | 5% |
| 3 | Trades & Services | Branch Manager | $88,029 | 2% |
| 4 | Trades & Services | Plumber | $80,973 | 8% |
| 5 | Trades & Services | Electrician | $80,678 | 8% |
| 6 | Trades & Services | Diesel Technician | $79,149 | 9% |
| 7 | Trades & Services | Builder | $75,961 | 7% |
| 8 | Trades & Services | Foreperson | $74,954 | -4% |
| 9 | Trades & Services | Fitter | $74,603 | 2% |
| 10 | Trades & Services | Security Technician | $74,574 | 7% |
| 11 | Trades & Services | Field Service Technician | $74,015 | 1% |
| 12 | Trades & Services | Fitter and Turner | $74,002 | 10% |
| 13 | Trades & Services | Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Technician | $73,700 | -3% |
| 14 | Trades & Services | Vehicle Technician | $72,359 | -1% |
| 15 | Trades & Services | Mechanic | $72,231 | 4% |
| 16 | Trades & Services | Service Technician | $71,276 | 7% |
| 17 | Trades & Services | Roofer | $70,112 | 13% |
| 18 | Trades & Services | Service Adviser | $69,570 | 6% |
| 19 | Trades & Services | Maintenance Technician | $69,155 | 6% |
| 20 | Trades & Services | Team Leader | $68,470 | -6% |
Source: SEEK, based on average annual full time and annualised hourly salaries (excluding contract roles) for job ads listed on SEEK from Jan 23-Mar 23 compared to Jan 22-Mar 22.
*A minimum threshold of job ads per quarter on SEEK is required for a role to appear in this table
Finance leaders top the list
Roles for Chief Financial Officers (CFOs) in the Accounting industry are attracting the biggest pay packets in New Zealand. The average advertised salary for the role is $198,644 – that’s an 8% year-on-year increase.
Angela Cameron, CEO, Consult Recruitment says CFO salaries are increasing because employers are seeking more than strong financial acumen.
“COVID created greater demand for different skills and capabilities of CFOs than ever before,” she says. “The ability to pivot, to drive change through an organisation from a financial perspective and to feed information and data throughout the business quickly so that decisions can be made without delay.
“So, for a good, change-embracing, data-loving CFO, it's a really good time to look for a new role and to succeed in getting a good pay rise,” adds Cameron.
Higher pay for tech workers
Salaries for jobs in the Information & Communications Technology (ICT) sector are also among the highest in New Zealand.
The average advertising salary for Change Managers, for example, is $167,345, which is 6% more than the same time last year. Solutions Architects are now receiving an average of $160,122. That’s also a 6% lift year-on-year.
“The salary rises we’ve seen in tech in general, and certainly within change manager roles, has been crazy over the past couple of years,” says Cameron.
“New Zealand lost a lot of industry talent during the first lockdown, with a lot of people returning to their home country and not being able to get back in that first lockdown. But that also combined with most of the large corporates going through digital transformation over the last couple of years.
“It has created a massive demand for people with good tech skills and capabilities,” adds Cameron. “Demand has slowed down slightly this year, but it's still a great market to be looking for jobs that are paying a lot higher than they did a couple of years ago.”
How to negotiate a pay rise
Megan Alexander, Managing Director, Robert Half New Zealand, recommends using your knowledge of salary trends during pay negotiations.
You can’t assume that you will get a pay rise just by asking for it,” she says. “It’s important to understand the market conditions, but you should also be looking at the tangible things that you've achieved. How have you incorporated feedback from your last performance review?
"We all bring different skills and personalities to a job, particularly when it comes to soft skills, like initiative and communication,” adds Alexander.
Cameron also recommends doing some homework.
“You need to understand where the market sits in terms of supply and demand of talent, as well as average salary trends,” she says.
Understanding the company is also important, adds Cameron.
“Where would you add value? And how does that line up with where the market demand is?”
Above all, Cameron says it’s important to understand your own strengths.
“If you’re seeking a pay rise from your existing employer or looking at a new role, take some time out to list the achievements that you've had in your role to date. Understand how you fit within the organisation you are in and the wider team,” she says. “If you’re asking for a huge pay rise and you know that other people in the organisation have more experience or capability, it's probably not going to work out well.
“How do you add value to the organisation, whether it's through leadership or contributions to workplace culture? It’s not just about understanding the market. It’s about understanding yourself.”
Making the most of your job search
If salary is the key motivator in the hunt for your next job, you can make it a priority in your search.
SEEK’s salary filter lets you search for jobs by salary, even if an employer doesn’t show the salary range on the job ad. It helps you save time and energy by showing you the jobs that meet your salary needs.
As the cost of living continues to rise, money is likely on your mind. Knowledge of salary trends in your industry can help you work through your next pay negotiation. Focus on the facts and be sure to highlight the value that you bring.
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