50% of professionals earn between $69,149 - $81,626 NZD
The median salary is $81,206
The average salary for a Social Worker in New Zealand is NZD 81,206 - NZD 81,626 per year in 2026. The median salary is NZD 81,416 per year, based on 1,800 active job listings.
The cities with the most Social Worker job opportunities in New Zealand are Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Hamilton, Whanganui. Auckland leads with 335 job openings.
Leading employers for Social Worker roles in New Zealand include Oranga Tamariki, Ministry For Vulnerable Children, Oranga Tamariki, Barnardos Aotearoa, Haines Attract For The Salvation Army, HealthAlliance.
Explore 1,800 Social Worker job listings in New Zealand on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.