How much does a Executive Assistant earn in New Zealand?

The estimated salary for Executive Assistant in New Zealand ranges from NZD 72,885 to NZD 73,701 NZD per year, depending on experience and location. Based on 1,604 job listings

Salary Guide

Executive Assistant Salary in New Zealand

Based on 1,604 job listings - 2026

Average salary

$72,885 - $73,701

Median salary

$72,885 - $73,701

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$54K

25th percentile$68K

Median$73K

75th percentile$74K

90th percentile$85K

50% of professionals earn between $68,076 - $73,701 NZD

The median salary is $72,885

Top cities

Auckland509 job openings

Wellington412 job openings

Christchurch75 job openings

Queenstown64 job openings

Wellington Central35 job openings

Waikato32 job openings

Hamilton32 job openings

Upper Hutt22 job openings

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NZD 55,800 - 80,300-7%

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NZD 49,000 - 87,000-7%

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NZD 49,000 - 88,500-6%

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NZD 48,500 - 81,500-11%

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Executive Assistant

1,604 job openings

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The average salary for a Executive Assistant in New Zealand is NZD 72,885 - NZD 73,701 per year in 2026. The median salary is NZD 73,293 per year, based on 1,604 active job listings.

The cities with the most Executive Assistant job opportunities in New Zealand are Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Queenstown, Wellington Central. Auckland leads with 509 job openings.

Explore 1,604 Executive Assistant job listings in New Zealand on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.