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HR Manager Salary in New Zealand

HR managers lead hiring, culture, benefits, and employee relations. The New Zealand median is $91,546 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$91,546
per year
Monthly (national)
$7,658
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$91,546
Manukau, NZ
Hourly (national)
$44.01
varies by city

HR Manager salary by city in New Zealand

CityPer year
Manukau, NZ$91,546
Hamilton, NZ$91,546
Tauranga, NZ$91,546
Dunedin, NZ$91,546
Lower Hutt, NZ$91,546
Wellington, NZ$67,364
Auckland, NZ$63,910
Christchurch, NZ$61,606

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a hr manager make in New Zealand?
The national median hr manager salary in New Zealand is about $159,000 per year ($13,300 per month). Across 8 cities, pay ranges from about $107,000 to $159,000.
Which New Zealand city pays hr managers the most?
Manukau, NZ pays the most at about $159,000 per year.
Which New Zealand city pays hr managers the least?
Among cities we cover, Christchurch, NZ is on the lower end at about $107,000 per year for a hr manager.
What is the typical salary range for a hr manager in New Zealand?
Across New Zealand cities we cover, hr manager pay commonly spans from about $69,900 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about $225,500 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many New Zealand cities have hr manager salary data?
Pay by Role publishes hr manager pay for 8 cities in New Zealand, all shown in NZD.
Is hr manager in demand in New Zealand?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +5% over the next decade. Related finance & business roles on Pay by Role include Accountant, Financial Analyst, Marketing Manager.