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Operations Manager Salary in New Zealand

Operations managers oversee day-to-day processes to keep a business running efficiently. The New Zealand median is $101,910 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$101,910
per year
Monthly (national)
$8,521
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$101,910
Manukau, NZ
Hourly (national)
$49.00
varies by city

Operations Manager salary by city in New Zealand

CityPer year
Manukau, NZ$101,910
Hamilton, NZ$101,910
Tauranga, NZ$101,910
Dunedin, NZ$101,910
Lower Hutt, NZ$101,910
Wellington, NZ$76,001
Auckland, NZ$72,546
Christchurch, NZ$64,485

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a operations manager make in New Zealand?
The national median operations manager salary in New Zealand is about $177,000 per year ($14,800 per month). Across 8 cities, pay ranges from about $112,000 to $177,000.
Which New Zealand city pays operations managers the most?
Manukau, NZ pays the most at about $177,000 per year.
Which New Zealand city pays operations managers the least?
Among cities we cover, Christchurch, NZ is on the lower end at about $112,000 per year for a operations manager.
What is the typical salary range for a operations manager in New Zealand?
Across New Zealand cities we cover, operations manager pay commonly spans from about $73,200 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about $258,800 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many New Zealand cities have operations manager salary data?
Pay by Role publishes operations manager pay for 8 cities in New Zealand, all shown in NZD.
Is operations manager in demand in New Zealand?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +6% over the next decade. Related finance & business roles on Pay by Role include Accountant, Financial Analyst, Marketing Manager.