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Salary Guide

Administrative Assistant Salary in New Zealand

Based on 1,150 job listings - 2026

Average salary
$55,702 - $58,030
Median salary
$55,702 - $58,030
Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$43K
25th percentile$54K
Median$56K
75th percentile$58K
90th percentile$67K

50% of professionals earn between $53,628 - $58,030 NZD

The median salary is $55,702

Top cities

Auckland189 job openings
Wellington94 job openings
Christchurch73 job openings
Hamilton39 job openings
Wellington Central31 job openings
Queenstown29 job openings
Dunedin28 job openings
Auckland City27 job openings
Christchurch Central23 job openings

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Administrative Assistant

1,150 job openings

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The average salary for a Administrative Assistant in New Zealand is NZD 55,702 - NZD 58,030 per year in 2026. The median salary is NZD 56,866 per year, based on 1,150 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 189 job openings.

Explore 1,150 Administrative Assistant job listings in New Zealand on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.