Owns an organisation's accounting function, from reporting and budgeting to cashflow and audit. Leads the finance team, ensures compliance, and advises leadership on financial performance. A senior role in New Zealand finance teams. The position suits finance professionals with broad experience across reporting, systems, and people management. It is a common springboard into chief financial officer roles in New Zealand small-to-medium businesses. Controllers shape systems, controls, and reporting quality, so implementing change is part of the role. It is one of the most reliable routes to senior leadership in New Zealand business.

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Total Remuneration Range

Base salary + bonuses, based on 2 submissions

Minimum Wage
$49,816
Living Wage
$62,192
Median
$184,000
90th Percentile
$187,200
Minimum Wage
$23.95/hr
$49,816/year
3.7×
This role pays 3.7 times the minimum wage
+269%
Living Wage
$29.90/hr
$62,192/year
This role pays 3 times the living wage
+196%
National Wage Percentile
$184,000
median salary for this role
Top 3.8%
This role's median is higher than 96.2% of all NZ wage/salary earners
108,330 earners at or above this salary
Source: IRD Wage & Salary Distributions — March 2026

Common questions about Financial Controller pay

Based on 2 anonymous submissions

What is the median salary for Financial Controller in New Zealand?

Across 2 anonymous submissions, the median total salary for a Financial Controller in New Zealand is $184,000 per year. Total remuneration ranges from about $180,800 (10th percentile) to $187,200 (90th percentile).

How does Financial Controller pay compare with NZ wage benchmarks?

A full-time median of $184,000 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 Financial Controller earn at each experience level?

Median pay by experience: Lead (10+ Yrs) $170,000.

Most Common Perks

Based on 2 submissions

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  • Health Insurance 100%
    • Annual Performance Bonus 100%
      • Flexible Working Hours 50%
        • KiwiSaver Match > 3% 50%
          • Remote / Hybrid WFH 0%
            • Extra Annual Leave (5+ Weeks) 0%

Pay by Experience Level

Median salary progression

Lead (10+ Yrs)
$170,000

All Submissions (2)

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$180,000
Auckland 10+ years (Lead / Principal) Sep 2026
$188,000
Auckland 10+ years (Lead / Principal) Sep 2026

Salary by Location

Auckland
$180,800 $184,000 $187,200