50% of professionals earn between $71,330 - $77,914 NZD
The median salary is $74,622
The average salary for a Social Worker in New Zealand is NZD 74,622 - NZD 77,914 per year in 2026. The median salary is NZD 76,268 per year, based on 1,367 active job listings.
The cities with the most Social Worker job opportunities in New Zealand are Auckland, Christchurch, Wellington, Porirua, Dunedin. Auckland leads with 245 job openings.
Leading employers for Social Worker roles in New Zealand include Ministry For Vulnerable Children, Oranga Tamariki, New Zealand Government, Ministry for Vulnerable Children, Oranga Tamariki, Taranaki District Health Board, North Island - Wellington Porirua.
Explore 1,367 Social Worker job listings in New Zealand on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.