Average salary
$55,702 - $62,851
Median salary
$55,702 - $62,851
Lower rangeUpper range
Salary distribution by percentile
10th percentile$43K
25th percentile$54K
Median$56K
75th percentile$63K
90th percentile$72K
50% of professionals earn between $53,628 - $62,851 NZD
The median salary is $55,702
Top cities
Auckland206 job openings
Wellington100 job openings
Christchurch84 job openings
Hamilton47 job openings
Wellington Central34 job openings
Dunedin32 job openings
Queenstown32 job openings
Auckland City30 job openings
Christchurch Central29 job openings
Rotorua21 job openings
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The average salary for a Administrative Assistant in New Zealand is NZD 55,702 - NZD 62,851 per year in 2026. The median salary is NZD 59,277 per year, based on 1,288 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 206 job openings.
Explore 1,288 Administrative Assistant job listings in New Zealand on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.