New Zealand is not only a country with beautiful landscapes and a comfortable hasteless lifestyle. New Zealand is a country with an open, competitive economy based on modern technology, agriculture, manufacturing and food industries, and tourism.
According to Numbeo, New Zealand is ranked 17th among the countries with the highest average monthly wages, which according to the website are around NZD 3,=900 after taxes.
Content:
- Minimum salary level
- Low-wage professions
- Professions with average wages
- Professions with high wages
MINIMUM SALARY LEVEL
The minimum wage is NZ $ 18.90 per hour (since April 1, 2020). Whether you are a student or a work visa holder, your hourly rate cannot be less than NZ $ 18.90 per hour (before tax deduction). Read more about how to calculate income tax in our article.
Earnings below the minimum wage may indicate seasonal or part-time work. Coming to study in the country, students can work part-time, which will bring some money but it will be possible to cover part of their living and food costs. In general, salaries in New Zealand vary by industry and work experience.
LOW WAGE PROFESSIONS
Wages are usually slightly higher than the minimum, even in not the highest-paid professions. The average salary for the low-skilled occupations is about NZD 3,300 per month before taxes or about NZD 2,800 after taxes.
Hereinafter, salaries will be quoted in thousands of New Zealand dollars per year before taxes. Data taken from Careers.govt.nz and Trademe.co.nz websites.
Business and sales
- Retail Sales Assistant from $32k to $55k
- Administration Officer from $27k to $40k
- Customer service from 33k to 45k,
- Merchandiser from 34k to 55k
- Call centre from $37k to $48k
- Administration Officer from $35k to $62k
Hospitality sector
- Waiting staff from $25k to $45k
- Barista from $25k to $40k
- Kitchen staff from $25k to $42k
Other specialities
- Tour Guide from $25k to $60k
- Process and assembly workers from $34k to 42k
- Housekeeper from $25k to $47k
- Cleaner from $30k to $60k
- Farm Worker from $40k to $53k
- Data entry specialist from $35k to $45k
- Au pairs and nannies from $25k to $45k
Where to work part-time in New Zealand.
PROFESSIONS WITH AVERAGE WAGES
The average salary is about NZD 4,300 per month before tax and about NZD 3,500 after taxes. Typically, one average monthly income provides the minimum comfortable standard of living, more on this in our article on The Cost of Living in New Zealand. Data taken from Careers.govt.nz and Trademe.co.nz websites.
Business and Marketing
- Bank Worker from $34k to $63k
- Accountants from $45k to $125k
- Market research & analysis from $40k to $125k
- Advertising Specialist from $43k to $100k
- Human Resources from $50k to $100k
- Recruitment from $40k to $130k
Hospitality sector
- Chef from $34k to $65k
Urban planning and engineering
- Surveying from $45k to $80k
- Electrical from $40k to $150k
- Mechanical from $50k to $77k
- Water & waste from $40k to $70k
Architecture and design
- Interior design from $45k to $95k
- Graphic Designer from $40k to $90k
Education
- Early childhood from $46k to $79k
- Primary from 48k to $80k,
- Secondary from $47k to $78k
- Tertiary from $48k to $115k
Healthcare
- Health and Safety Adviser from $40k to $140k,
- Health Services Manager from $60k to $100k and more
- Pharmacy from $36k to $56k
- Social Worker from $47k to $100k
Trades
- Boat building from $36k to $70k
- Carpentry from $37k to $80k,
- Roofing from $32k to $75k
- Technicians from $32k to $75k
- Automotive Technician from $32k to $75k
PROFESSIONS WITH HIGH Wages
A number of professions involve salaries well above average, and their growth depends only on your experience and level of competence. Data taken from Careers.govt.nz and Trademe.co.nz websites.
Business and Finance
- Business Analysts from $50k to $117k,
- Finance managers & controllers from $80k to $180k
- Sales managers from $45k to $185k
- Marketing Specialist from $70k to $180k
- Project Manager from $55k to $135k
Information Technology
- Data Analyst from $69k to $128k
- Security Analyst from $92k to $137k
- Networking from $61k to $102k,
- Software Developer from $72k to $100k в год
- Project management from $55k to $135k
- Systems Administrator from $66k to $90k
- Testing from $70k to $98k
- Web design from $55k to $100k
Urban planning and engineering
- Quantity surveying from $50k to $150k
- Building and Construction Manager from $80k to $170k
- Building Surveyor from $50k to $160k
- Civil & structural from $45k to $120k
- Telecommunications from $60k to $120k
Architecture and design
- Architects from $55k to $140k
In most cases, the most reliable way to move is to get a New Zealand education on the basis of the existing one. For more information on how to upgrade your qualifications, read our article Immigration through Education. Also, check out How to look for a job in New Zealand.
For all questions, please contact Kiwi Education, we will be happy to help.
