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Government salaries in New Zealand

Advertised pay for Government roles (Government & Defence) on Seek New Zealand — aggregated from real job-ad salary ranges.

NZD $77,500 – $252,500 a year

Typical midpoint around $122,500

Based on 459 jobs advertised on Seek · data refreshed 2 Jun 2026

What do Government roles pay?

Across 459 jobs advertised in Government & Defence on Seek New Zealand, Government positions typically advertise between $77,500 and $252,500 NZD a year, with a typical midpoint around $122,500. Ranges are entered by the advertiser, so treat them as a negotiation guide rather than a guarantee.

Common roles

RoleTypical midSample
Adviser$123k68 jobs
Security Adviser$113k3 jobs
People Analyst$153k7 jobs
Director$263k15 jobs
Analyst$108k7 jobs
Group Leader$158k4 jobs
Operations Manager$133k5 jobs
Compliance Officer$93k8 jobs

Related in Government & Defence

  • Policy, Planning & Regulation $78k – $253k
  • Local Government $68k – $203k
  • Emergency Services $58k – $153k
  • Regional Council $78k – $203k
  • Police & Corrections $68k – $153k
  • Government - Local $58k – $203k

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