New Zealand’s highest-paying jobs

New Zealand’s highest-paying jobs
SEEK content teamupdated on 12 August, 2024
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When it comes to salary conversations, knowledge is power.  We’ve compiled a list that shows which jobs in your industry currently have the highest salaries, so you can take this information to the negotiating table. 

Click on the table below – it shows a list of the highest-paying jobs advertised on SEEK across New Zealand.

Highest-paying jobs

Discover the highest-paying jobs in your industry
Rank
Role title
Average salary
Salary growth
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1
General PractitionerHealthcare & Medical
$208,181
Salary growth increase3%
2
$155,361
Salary growth decrease-4%
3
$153,529
Salary growth decrease-2%
4
SonographerHealthcare & Medical
$141,378
Salary growth increase10%
5
Finance ManagerAccounting
$133,047
Salary growth increase1%
6
Data EngineerInformation & Communication Technology
$127,118
Salary growth increase1%
7
Project ManagerEngineering
$126,561
Salary growth increase5%
8
Product OwnerInformation & Communication Technology
$124,650
Salary growth decrease-2%
9
Site ManagerConstruction
$123,496
Salary growth no change0%
10
Network EngineerInformation & Communication Technology
$122,162
Salary growth increase17%
11
Human Resources Business PartnerHuman Resources & Recruitment
$121,885
Salary growth increase2%
13
DevOps EngineerInformation & Communication Technology
$118,972
Salary growth decrease-6%
14
Systems EngineerEngineering
$117,542
Salary growth increase10%
15
AdviserGovernment & Defence
$115,561
Salary growth increase4%
16
VeterinarianFarming, Animals & Conservation
$114,058
Salary growth increase9%
17
Project EngineerEngineering
$113,884
Salary growth no change0%
18
Security AnalystInformation & Communication Technology
$111,326
Salary growth increase12%
19
Business AnalystInformation & Communication Technology
$110,901
Salary growth decrease-2%
20
$110,067
Salary growth increase2%

*A minimum threshold of job ads per quarter on SEEK is required for a role to appear in this table

Making the most of your job search 

If salary is the key motivator in the hunt for your next job, you can make it a priority in your search. 

SEEK’s salary filter lets you search for jobs by salary, even if an employer doesn’t show the salary range on the job ad. It helps you save time and energy by showing you the jobs that meet your salary needs.  

As the cost of living continues to rise, money is likely on your mind. Knowledge of salary trends in your industry can help you work through your next pay negotiation. Focus on the facts and be sure to highlight the value that you bring. 

See how your salary compares to the average salary for your role. 

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