Ensures an organisation meets legal, regulatory, and internal policy requirements. Reviews processes, conducts audits, and provides guidance on regulatory risks. Helps protect business reputation and licence to operate. The work suits people who are thorough, objective, and comfortable applying rules to real situations. Strong writing skills matter, since findings and guidance often need to be documented clearly and defensibly. The role suits patient workers who can follow a process without losing sight of the outcome. Strong investigators and clear writers progress naturally into senior compliance and audit positions.

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Total Remuneration Range

Base salary + bonuses, based on 1 submissions

Minimum Wage
$49,816
Living Wage
$62,192
Median
$78,000
90th Percentile
$78,000
Minimum Wage
$23.95/hr
$49,816/year
1.6×
This role pays 1.6 times the minimum wage
+57%
Living Wage
$29.90/hr
$62,192/year
1.3×
This role pays 1.3 times the living wage
+25%
National Wage Percentile
$78,000
median salary for this role
Top 35.6%
This role's median is higher than 64.4% of all NZ wage/salary earners
1,010,170 earners at or above this salary
Source: IRD Wage & Salary Distributions — March 2026

Common questions about Compliance / Regulatory Officer pay

Based on 1 anonymous submissions

What is the median salary for Compliance / Regulatory Officer in New Zealand?

Across 1 anonymous submissions, the median total salary for a Compliance / Regulatory Officer in New Zealand is $78,000 per year. Total remuneration ranges from about $78,000 (10th percentile) to $78,000 (90th percentile).

How does Compliance / Regulatory Officer pay compare with NZ wage benchmarks?

A full-time median of $78,000 per year compares with the NZ minimum wage of $49,816 per year and the living wage of $62,192 per year.

What does a Compliance / Regulatory Officer earn at each experience level?

Median pay by experience: Mid (3-5 Yrs) $78,000.

Most Common Perks

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    • Remote / Hybrid WFH 0%
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        • KiwiSaver Match > 3% 0%
          • Extra Annual Leave (5+ Weeks) 0%
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Pay by Experience Level

Median salary progression

Mid (3-5 Yrs)
$78,000

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$78,000
Auckland 3 - 5 years (Intermediate) Sep 2026

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