50% of professionals earn between $165,000 - $346,000 NZD
The median salary is $238,000
The average salary for a CEO in New Zealand is NZD 165,000 - NZD 346,000 per year in 2026. The median salary is NZD 246,750 per year, based on 166 active job listings.
The cities with the most CEO job opportunities in New Zealand are Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch Central, Christchurch, Auckland City. Auckland leads with 50 job openings.
Leading employers for CEO roles in New Zealand include Wide Bay Hospital and Health Service, Talinger, Sheffield Group, HR Connect Limited, Council Jobs.
Explore 166 CEO job listings in New Zealand on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.