Salary of Head Chef in New Zealand 2026

How much does a Head Chef earn?

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

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

NZD 7,367 / Monthly
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 5,333 Average salary: NZD 7,367 Maximum: NZD 868

Minimum
NZD 5,333 Average salary
NZD 7,367 Maximum
NZD 868

NZD 246 / Daily
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 178 Average salary: NZD 246 Maximum: NZD 29

Minimum
NZD 178 Average salary
NZD 246 Maximum
NZD 29

NZD 46 / Hourly
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 33 Average salary: NZD 46 Maximum: NZD 5

Minimum
NZD 33 Average salary
NZD 46 Maximum
NZD 5

Salary data updated: August 2026

Salary of Head Chef in New Zealand

Head Chef

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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...
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4 weeks ago

Waitomo District, North Island, New Zealand Tourism Holdings Limited Full-time

Lead a unique culinary experience in one of New Zealand's most iconic destinations. Discover Waitomo is seeking...
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4 weeks ago

Waitomo Caves, North Island, New Zealand Discover Waitomo Full-time

Lead a unique culinary experience in one of New Zealand's most iconic destinations. Discover Waitomo...

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General Practitioner	NZD 23,042	View listings
General Manager Operations Auckland location	NZD 20,833	View listings
Manager, Technical Integration & Process Engineering	NZD 16,955	View listings
Executive Director - Commercial and Advisory	NZD 16,596	View listings
Senior Project Manager	NZD 15,718	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: August 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.