Salary of Senior Policy Advisor in New Zealand 2026

How much does a Senior Policy Advisor earn?

NZD 10,008 / 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 101,287 Average salary: NZD 10,008 Maximum: NZD 11,502

Minimum
NZD 101,287 Average salary
NZD 10,008 Maximum
NZD 11,502

NZD 834 / 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 8,441 Average salary: NZD 834 Maximum: NZD 959

Minimum
NZD 8,441 Average salary
NZD 834 Maximum
NZD 959

NZD 28 / 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 281 Average salary: NZD 28 Maximum: NZD 32

Minimum
NZD 281 Average salary
NZD 28 Maximum
NZD 32

NZD 5 / 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 53 Average salary: NZD 5 Maximum: NZD 6

Minimum
NZD 53 Average salary
NZD 5 Maximum
NZD 6

Salary data updated: September 2026

Salary of Senior Policy Advisor in New Zealand

Senior Policy Advisor

1 month ago

Wellington City, North Island, New Zealand NZ Ministry of Justice Full-time

Job Description Senior Policy Advisor - Wellington, Permanent Full Time Ehara taku toa i te...
Senior/Policy Advisor

Found at: Sourcestack New Zealand - 4 days ago

Wellington Conservation House, New Zealand Te Papa Atawhai Full-time USD 83,515 - USD 120,500 Contract

Complex challenges. Critical time. Great policy opportunities.Three secondment/ fixed-term roles (until March 2028)...
Senior Policy Advisor

Found at: TheirStack NZ - 2 weeks ago

Auckland, Auckland, AUK, New Zealand Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment Full-time

****Discover a career with purpose at MBIE**** - Work on complex and high-profile policy issues that influence New...

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FAQ - Senior Policy Advisor

The average salary for Senior Policy Advisor is AUD10,008 per year in New Zealand. Salary estimates are based on 5 salaries shared anonymously with Trabajo.org by employees with the position of Senior Policy Advisor in New Zealand.

The lowest salary of Senior Policy Advisor per year in New Zealand is AUD101,287

The highest salary for Senior Policy Advisor per year in New Zealand is AUD11,502

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.