Tracks stock levels, orders, and movements to keep inventory accurate and costs controlled. Runs stocktakes, reconciles variances, and works with purchasing and warehousing teams. The link between sales orders and physical stock in NZ businesses. Day-to-day work involves regular cycle counts, investigating stock variances, and improving how stock moves between locations. Strong logical thinking and comfort with data tools help turn messy stock records into reliable numbers. The role connects the warehouse floor with finance and sales, so clarity and follow-through matter. Strong controllers are often promoted into supply planning and purchasing manager roles.

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Total Remuneration Range

Base salary + bonuses, based on 2 submissions

Minimum Wage
$49,816
Living Wage
$62,192
Median
$68,750
90th Percentile
$69,750
Minimum Wage
$23.95/hr
$49,816/year
1.4×
This role pays 1.4 times the minimum wage
+38%
Living Wage
$29.90/hr
$62,192/year
1.1×
This role pays 1.1 times the living wage
+11%
National Wage Percentile
$68,750
median salary for this role
Top 43.4%
This role's median is higher than 56.6% of all NZ wage/salary earners
1,232,410 earners at or above this salary
Source: IRD Wage & Salary Distributions — March 2026

Common questions about Inventory Controller pay

Based on 2 anonymous submissions

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

Across 2 anonymous submissions, the median total salary for a Inventory Controller in New Zealand is $68,750 per year. Total remuneration ranges from about $67,750 (10th percentile) to $69,750 (90th percentile).

How does Inventory Controller pay compare with NZ wage benchmarks?

A full-time median of $68,750 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 Inventory Controller earn at each experience level?

Median pay by experience: Mid (3-5 Yrs) $68,000.

Most Common Perks

Based on 2 submissions

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

Pay by Experience Level

Median salary progression

Mid (3-5 Yrs)
$68,000

All Submissions (2)

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$70,000
Auckland 3 - 5 years (Intermediate) Sep 2026
$67,500
Auckland 3 - 5 years (Intermediate) Sep 2026

Salary by Location

Auckland
$67,750 $68,750 $69,750