Pay ranges for common finance and accounting jobs in New Zealand, taken from the most common yearly pay range for each job on Tahatū Career Navigator (tahatu.govt.nz), the government careers service. Figures are gross annual pay, before tax.
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On Tahatū Career Navigator, the most common pay ranges are $71k–$131k for accountants and auditors, $73k–$122k for finance analysts and $64k–$134k for mortgage brokers (before tax).
On Tahatū Career Navigator, the most common pay ranges are $71k–$131k for accountants and auditors, $73k–$122k for finance analysts and $64k–$134k for mortgage brokers (before tax).
Finance & Accounting Salary Ranges in NZ
| Role | Salary Range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Accountant and auditor | $71,000–$131,000 | Tahatū Career Navigator, most common range |
| Finance analyst | $73,000–$122,000 | Tahatū Career Navigator, most common range |
| Mortgage broker | $64,000–$134,000 | Tahatū Career Navigator, most common range |
| Financial adviser | $72,000–$140,000 | Tahatū Career Navigator, most common range |
| Actuary | $99,000–$244,000 | Tahatū Career Navigator, most common range |
| Insurance broker (insurance adviser) | $65,000–$118,000 | Tahatū Career Navigator, most common range |
| Economist | $81,000–$170,000 | Tahatū Career Navigator, most common range |
| Payroll specialist (payroll consultant) | $66,000–$98,000 | Tahatū Career Navigator, most common range |
| Credit analyst | $71,000–$107,000 | Tahatū Career Navigator, most common range |
Tahatū gives one range per occupation, not a range by seniority, so the table does not split roles by level.