Salary of Principal Ecologist in New Zealand 2026

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Salary of Principal Ecologist in New Zealand 2026

Salary of Principal Ecologist in New Zealand

NZD 12,639 / Annual
Based on 9 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum
NZD 10,417 Average salary
NZD 12,639 Maximum
NZD 20,000

Salary data updated: October 2026

Salary of Principal Ecologist in New Zealand

  • Principal Ecologist

    Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand SLR Consulting New Zealand Limited Full-time NZD 180,000 Contract

    About the business and the role Do you believe you can make the world a better place? SLR’s purpose is Making...

  • Principal Ecologist

    Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand Beca Limited Full-time NZD 190,000 Contract

    Are you a recognised ecologist with deep technical expertise and a passion for solving complex environmental challenges?...

  • Principal Ecologist

    Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand SLR Consulting Full-time NZD 180,000 Contract

    ## Principal Ecologist Applyremote type: Hybridlocations: Auckland, New Zealand: Christchurch, New Zealand: Nelson, New...

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Manager, Technical Integration & Process Engineering NZD 16,955 View listings
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FAQ - Principal Ecologist

The average salary for Principal Ecologist is AUD12,639 per year in New Zealand. Salary estimates are based on 9 salaries shared anonymously with Trabajo.org by employees with the position of Principal Ecologist in New Zealand.

The lowest salary of Principal Ecologist per year in New Zealand is AUD10,417

The highest salary for Principal Ecologist per year in New Zealand is AUD20,000

Data updated: October 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: 9 job postings with salary.