Salary of Social Worker in New Zealand 2026

How much does a Social Worker earn?

NZD 101,533 / Annual
Based on 15 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: NZD 90,000 Average salary: NZD 101,533 Maximum: NZD 110,000

Minimum
NZD 90,000 Average salary
NZD 101,533 Maximum
NZD 110,000

NZD 8,461 / Monthly
Based on 15 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: NZD 7,500 Average salary: NZD 8,461 Maximum: NZD 9,167

Minimum
NZD 7,500 Average salary
NZD 8,461 Maximum
NZD 9,167

NZD 282 / Daily
Based on 15 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: NZD 250 Average salary: NZD 282 Maximum: NZD 306

Minimum
NZD 250 Average salary
NZD 282 Maximum
NZD 306

NZD 53 / Hourly
Based on 15 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: NZD 47 Average salary: NZD 53 Maximum: NZD 57

Minimum
NZD 47 Average salary
NZD 53 Maximum
NZD 57

Salary data updated: October 2026

Salary of Social Worker in New Zealand

Social Worker

Found at: Fantastic ATS - 2 months ago

Rotorua, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand RYHR Full-time

About Us Guided by a dedicated team of Poumahi, we embody and uphold the values of manaakitanga, whanaungatanga,...
Social Worker

Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full-time NZD 110,000 Contract

** Whilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change, affected employees will be given preference and priority for this...
Social Worker

Bay of plenty, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full-time NZD 110,000 Contract

** Whilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change, affected employees will be given preference and priority for this...

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FAQ - Social Worker

The average salary for Social Worker is AUD101,533 per year in New Zealand. Salary estimates are based on 15 salaries shared anonymously with Trabajo.org by employees with the position of Social Worker in New Zealand.

The lowest salary of Social Worker per year in New Zealand is AUD90,000

The highest salary for Social Worker per year in New Zealand is AUD110,000

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: 15 job postings with salary.