50% of professionals earn between $10,833 - $12,500 NZD
The median salary is $11,642
The average salary for a School Principal in New Zealand is NZD 11,642 - NZD 12,500 per year in 2026. The median salary is NZD 12,071 per year, based on 1,248 active job listings.
The cities with the most School Principal job opportunities in New Zealand are Wellington, Auckland, Christchurch, Wellington Central, Wellington City. Wellington leads with 274 job openings.
Leading employers for School Principal roles in New Zealand include Tonkin + Taylor, Jacobs, New Zealand Government, Insight Enterprises, Inc., Reserve Bank of New Zealand.
Explore 1,248 School Principal job listings in New Zealand on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.