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Salary Guide

Operations Manager Salary in New Zealand

Based on 2,393 job listings - 2026

Average salary
$80,000 - $117,000
Median salary
$80,000 - $117,000
Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$9K
25th percentile$12K
Median$80K
75th percentile$117K
90th percentile$135K

50% of professionals earn between $11,667 - $117,000 NZD

The median salary is $80,000

Top cities

Auckland686 job openings
Wellington242 job openings
Christchurch147 job openings
Queenstown78 job openings
Hamilton53 job openings
Tauranga40 job openings
Napier City32 job openings
Dunedin31 job openings
Christchurch Central27 job openings
Auckland City24 job openings
Wellington Central23 job openings
Whanganui23 job openings
Gisborne21 job openings
Nelson20 job openings

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Operations Manager

2,393 job openings

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The average salary for a Operations Manager in New Zealand is NZD 80,000 - NZD 117,000 per year in 2026. The median salary is NZD 98,500 per year, based on 2,393 active job listings.

The cities with the most Operations Manager job opportunities in New Zealand are Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Queenstown, Hamilton. Auckland leads with 686 job openings.

Explore 2,393 Operations Manager job listings in New Zealand on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.