
The following guide will give you an idea of the average annual salary in different kinds of jobs in New Zealand. These provide an indication only – your actual income will depend on your employer, your qualifications and experience, and the role you undertake.
| Occupation | Average Annual Salary NZ$ |
|---|---|
| Administrator or Manager | $58,000 - 66,000 |
| Marketing and Sales Executive | $55,000 - 75,000 |
| Financial Analyst | $60,000 - 80,000 |
| Lawyer | $75,000 - 140,000 |
| Engineer | $60,000 - 110,000 |
| Technician (IT) | $35,000 - 50,000 |
| Software Engineer | $80,000 - 125,000 |
| Primary School Teacher | $42,500 - 65,500 |
| Doctor (Physician) | $128,000 - 195,000 |
| Registered Nurse | $40,000 - 55,000 |
| Clerk | $26,000 - 45,000 |
| Service or Sales Worker | $26,000 - 38,000 |
| Agriculture or Fisheries Worker | $34,000 - 45,000 |
| Trades | $35,000 - 65,000 |
Sources:
www.stats.govt.nz New Zealand Income Survey June 2009 quarter
www.careerservices.govt.nz
www.hays.com.au Australia and New Zealand Salary Survey 2009
Employees in New Zealand are entitled to a minimum of four weeks paid annual holidays after the first year of employment.
All employees are also entitled to a paid day off on a public holiday if it would otherwise be a working day for them.
Parental leave entitlements are also available to employees. Provisions depend on how long you have been with your employer, and can include a paid maternity leave of 14 continuous weeks for the mother and partner’s/paternity leave for up to two weeks. New mothers are entitled to leave their job for up to 12 months, with a guarantee a role will be available upon their return to work.
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