50% of professionals earn between $68,038 - $81,206 NZD
The median salary is $81,206
The average salary for a Social Worker in New Zealand is NZD 75,804 - NZD 99,818 per year in 2026. The median salary is NZD 90,710 per year, based on 489 active job listings.
The cities with the most Social Worker job opportunities in New Zealand are Auckland, Christchurch, Dunedin, Nelson, Hamilton. Auckland leads with 57 job openings.
Leading employers for Social Worker roles in New Zealand include Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children, ABI Rehabilitation New Zealand, Oranga Tamariki - Ministry for Children.
Explore 489 Social Worker job listings in New Zealand on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.