New Zealand jobs over $150,000 revealed

New Zealand jobs over $150,000 revealed
SEEK content teamupdated on 01 October, 2025
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With the rising cost of living, you might be feeling the pinch, and you’re not alone. In fact, research for SEEK reveals that 43% of Kiwis say they are uncomfortable living on their current salary, And, the top reason for people wanting to change jobs in the next 6 months is to earn more money.  

Do you have ambitions of earning more than $150,000 a year? Our data uncovers the top in demand  six-figure jobs paying over $150,000 across different industries. Here’s the list. 

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Role title
Average salary
Salary growth
Job ads
RadiologistHealthcare & Medical
$240,000
Salary growth no change0%
PsychiatristHealthcare & Medical
$227,912
Salary growth increase5.4%
General PractitionerHealthcare & Medical
$211,106
Salary growth increase1.5%
Medical OfficerHealthcare & Medical
$194,721
Salary growth increase12.3%
ArchitectInformation & Communication Technology
$184,293
Salary growth increase6.3%
Chapter LeadInformation & Communication Technology
$182,826
Salary growth increase5.3%
Head of SalesSales
$178,841
Salary growth increase6.1%
Commercial ManagerConstruction
$177,634
Salary growth decrease-2.2%
$174,621
Salary growth increase12.5%
Solutions ArchitectInformation & Communication Technology
$168,398
Salary growth increase7.4%
Engineering ManagerInformation & Communication Technology
$166,585
Salary growth decrease-0.2%
Data ArchitectInformation & Communication Technology
$165,891
Salary growth decrease-2%
Program ManagerInformation & Communication Technology
$158,981
Salary growth increase0.4%
Engineering LeadInformation & Communication Technology
$158,409
Salary growth increase7.9%
$158,254
Salary growth increase1.2%
Practice LeaderInformation & Communication Technology
$157,818
Salary growth decrease-4.7%
Senior AssociateLegal
$157,459
Salary growth increase2.5%
$156,052
Salary growth increase10.3%
Delivery LeadInformation & Communication Technology
$150,523
Salary growth increase11.6%
Risk ManagerBanking & Financial Services
$150,490
Salary growth increase5.7%
 
Source: Independent research conducted by Nature of behalf of SEEK, interviewing 4000 Kiwis annually. 

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