50% of professionals earn between $82,655 - $85,552 NZD
The median salary is $84,103
The average salary for a Social Worker in New Zealand is NZD 84,103 - NZD 85,552 per year in 2026. The median salary is NZD 84,828 per year, based on 870 active job listings.
The cities with the most Social Worker job opportunities in New Zealand are Auckland, Christchurch, Wellington, Hamilton, Napier City. Auckland leads with 130 job openings.
Leading employers for Social Worker roles in New Zealand include New Zealand Government, Ministry for Vulnerable Children, Oranga Tamariki, Barnardos Aotearoa, Auckland City Mission - Te Tāpui Atawhai, University of Auckland.
Explore 870 Social Worker job listings in New Zealand on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.