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.
NZD 90,000 Average salary
NZD 101,533 Maximum
NZD 110,000
Salary data updated: October 2026
Salary of Social Worker in New Zealand
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Social Worker
Found at: Fantastic ATS - 2 months ago
Rotorua, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand RYHR Full-timeAbout Us Guided by a dedicated team of Poumahi, we embody and uphold the values of manaakitanga, whanaungatanga,...
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Social Worker
Found at: Sourcestack New Zealand - 12 hours ago
Rotorua, Bay of Plenty Region, New Zealand RYHR Full-timeDescriptionAbout UsGuided by a dedicated team of Poumahi, we embody and uphold the values of manaakitanga,...
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Social Worker
Found at: Sourcestack New Zealand - 12 hours ago
Wellington Hospital, Kapiti Coast, Hutt Valley, New Zealand Capital Health Careers Full-timeLocation: Wellington Regional Hospital (Ewart Building) and Kenepuru Community Hospital, with community-based practice...
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Salaries in New Zealand {year}
| Position | Average salary / Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Chief Financial Officer | NZD 23,219 | View listings |
| Chief Assurance Officer | NZD 22,333 | View listings |
| General Manager Operations Auckland location | NZD 20,833 | View listings |
| Consultant Psychiatrist | NZD 20,472 | View listings |
| Gastroenterologist | NZD 20,417 | View listings |
| Radiologist | NZD 19,588 | View listings |
| Chief Medical Officer & Surgeon - Health Leadership | NZD 17,500 | View listings |
| Enterprise Architect | NZD 17,500 | View listings |
| Manager, Technical Integration & Process Engineering | NZD 16,955 | View listings |
| Executive Director - Commercial and Advisory | NZD 16,596 | View listings |
FAQ - Social Worker
Data updated: October 2026
Duties, skills, education and opportunities
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.