50% of professionals earn between $94,136 - $99,788 NZD
The median salary is $96,189
The average salary for a University Professor in New Zealand is NZD 96,189 - NZD 99,788 per year in 2026. The median salary is NZD 97,989 per year, based on 1,335 active job listings.
The cities with the most University Professor job opportunities in New Zealand are Auckland, Christchurch, Dunedin, Wellington, Hamilton. Auckland leads with 414 job openings.
Leading employers for University Professor roles in New Zealand include University of Otago, The University of Auckland, University of Canterbury, Auckland University Of Technology, Auckland University of Technology.
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