Average salary
$53,628 - $54,665
Median salary
$53,628 - $54,665
Lower rangeUpper range
Salary distribution by percentile
10th percentile$42K
25th percentile$53K
Median$54K
75th percentile$55K
90th percentile$63K
50% of professionals earn between $52,591 - $54,665 NZD
The median salary is $53,628
Top cities
Auckland208 job openings
Wellington101 job openings
Christchurch83 job openings
Hamilton46 job openings
Wellington Central34 job openings
Dunedin32 job openings
Queenstown31 job openings
Auckland City30 job openings
Christchurch Central29 job openings
Rotorua20 job openings
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The average salary for a Administrative Assistant in New Zealand is NZD 53,628 - NZD 54,665 per year in 2026. The median salary is NZD 54,147 per year, based on 1,292 active job listings.
The cities with the most Administrative Assistant job opportunities in New Zealand are Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Hamilton, Wellington Central. Auckland leads with 208 job openings.
Explore 1,292 Administrative Assistant job listings in New Zealand on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.