Accurately enters and maintains data in systems, often processing claims or forms to deadlines. Checks records for completeness, resolves discrepancies, and supports office admin tasks. A detail-focused role common in insurance and public service. Speed and accuracy are everything, since errors ripple through payments, records, and customer outcomes. The role offers steady, structured work and is a common entry point into broader administration and customer service careers. Work is often steady and structured, which suits people who thrive on clear process and accuracy. Consistent performers move into claims processing and audit-facing roles over time.

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Total Remuneration Range

Base salary + bonuses, based on 2 submissions

Minimum Wage
$49,816
Living Wage
$62,192
Median
$55,000
90th Percentile
$55,800
Minimum Wage
$23.95/hr
$49,816/year
1.1×
This role pays 1.1 times the minimum wage
+10%
Living Wage
$29.90/hr
$62,192/year
0.9×
This role pays 0.9 times the living wage
-12%
National Wage Percentile
$55,000
median salary for this role
Top 56.2%
This role's median is higher than 43.8% of all NZ wage/salary earners
1,595,670 earners at or above this salary
Source: IRD Wage & Salary Distributions — March 2026

Common questions about Data Entry / Claims Administrator pay

Based on 2 anonymous submissions

What is the median salary for Data Entry / Claims Administrator in New Zealand?

Across 2 anonymous submissions, the median total salary for a Data Entry / Claims Administrator in New Zealand is $55,000 per year. Total remuneration ranges from about $54,200 (10th percentile) to $55,800 (90th percentile).

How does Data Entry / Claims Administrator pay compare with NZ wage benchmarks?

A full-time median of $55,000 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 Data Entry / Claims Administrator earn at each experience level?

Median pay by experience: Junior (0-2 Yrs) $56,000.

Most Common Perks

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  • Flexible Working Hours 100%
    • Remote / Hybrid WFH 0%
      • Health Insurance 0%
        • KiwiSaver Match > 3% 0%
          • Extra Annual Leave (5+ Weeks) 0%
            • Free Parking 0%

Pay by Experience Level

Median salary progression

Junior (0-2 Yrs)
$56,000

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$54,000
Auckland 0 - 2 years (Junior) Sep 2026
$56,000
Christchurch / Canterbury 0 - 2 years (Junior) Sep 2026

Salary by Location

Christchurch / Canterbury
$56,000 $56,000 $56,000
Auckland
$54,000 $54,000 $54,000