50% of professionals earn between $68,038 - $78,284 NZD
The median salary is $68,779
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The average salary for a Social Worker in New Zealand is NZD 68,779 - NZD 78,284 per year in 2026. The median salary is NZD 73,532 per year, based on 1,879 active job listings.
The cities with the most Social Worker job opportunities in New Zealand are Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Porirua, Hamilton. Auckland leads with 339 job openings.
Leading employers for Social Worker roles in New Zealand include New Zealand Government, Ministry For Vulnerable Children, Oranga Tamariki, Oranga Tamariki, Taranaki District Health Board, Open Home Foundation.
Explore 1,879 Social Worker job listings in New Zealand on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.