50% of professionals earn between $10,488 - $12,500 NZD
The median salary is $11,829
The average salary for a School Principal in New Zealand is NZD 11,829 - NZD 12,500 per year in 2026. The median salary is NZD 12,165 per year, based on 1,516 active job listings.
The cities with the most School Principal job opportunities in New Zealand are Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Wellington Central, Wellington City. Auckland leads with 328 job openings.
Leading employers for School Principal roles in New Zealand include Tonkin + Taylor, New Zealand Government, Jacobs, Pukeoware School, Alignerr.
Explore 1,516 School Principal job listings in New Zealand on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.