Salary of Head Chef in New Zealand 2026

How much does a Head Chef earn?

Salary of Head Chef in New Zealand 2026

Salary of Head Chef in New Zealand

NZD 88,400 / Annual
Based on 5 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum
NZD 64,000 Average salary
NZD 88,400 Maximum
NZD 10,417

Salary data updated: September 2026

Salary of Head Chef in New Zealand

  • Head Chef

    Found at: Fantastic LinkedIn - 2 days ago

    Taupō, Waikato, New Zealand Poronui New Zealand Full-time

    Poronui is looking for an experienced, forward-thinking Head Chef who is passionate about culinary arts and hospitality,...

  • Head Chef

    1 month ago

    Auckland, North Island, New Zealand Mudbrick Vineyard and Restaurant Full-time

    Perched high above the Hauraki Gulf on beautiful Waiheke Island, Mudbrick Vineyard & Restaurant is one of New...

  • Head Chef

    Found at: Sourcestack New Zealand - 3 days ago

    Auckland, New Zealand Marriott Hotels Resorts Full-time

    Description Four Points by Sheraton - where timeless classics are integrated with modern details. The atmosphere is...

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Salaries in New Zealand {year}

All positions in General
Position Average salary / Annual
General Practitioner NZD 23,042 View listings
General Manager Operations Auckland location NZD 20,833 View listings
Senior Project Manager NZD 17,092 View listings
Manager, Technical Integration & Process Engineering NZD 16,955 View listings
Executive Director - Commercial and Advisory NZD 16,596 View listings
Principal Engineer NZD 12,500 View listings
Financial Controller NZD 12,305 View listings
Solution Architect NZD 12,157 View listings
Finance Manager NZD 12,083 View listings
Senior Software Engineer NZD 11,875 View listings
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FAQ - Head Chef

The average salary for Head Chef is AUD88,400 per year in New Zealand. Salary estimates are based on 5 salaries shared anonymously with Trabajo.org by employees with the position of Head Chef in New Zealand.

The lowest salary of Head Chef per year in New Zealand is AUD64,000

The highest salary for Head Chef per year in New Zealand is AUD10,417

Data updated: September 2026

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Methodology

Salary data is calculated from compensation ranges published in active job listings in New Zealand. Job postings that include salary information are analyzed to obtain minimum, average and maximum values by position. Data is updated monthly and reflects listings from the last 90 days. Sample size for this position: 5 job postings with salary.