50% of professionals earn between $68,037 - $81,206 NZD
The median salary is $69,519
The average salary for a Social Worker in New Zealand is NZD 69,519 - NZD 81,206 per year in 2026. The median salary is NZD 75,363 per year, based on 2,380 active job listings.
The cities with the most Social Worker job opportunities in New Zealand are Auckland, Christchurch, Wellington, Waikato, Dunedin. Auckland leads with 367 job openings.
Leading employers for Social Worker roles in New Zealand include Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children, New Zealand Government, Oranga Tamariki, Department of Corrections, Youth Pathways.
Explore 2,380 Social Worker job listings in New Zealand on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.