Based on 2 submissions across Aotearoa — Full-time Permanent roles only
Provides financial analysis, budgets, and forecasts to guide management decisions. Works closely with operational teams to understand what drives profit. A business-focused accounting role in high demand across NZ. Day-to-day work involves modelling scenarios, discussing performance with managers, and turning numbers into a story leadership can act on. Strong communication and commercial curiosity set management accountants apart in New Zealand businesses. The role increasingly depends on systems and data, so tool-savvy accountants stand out. Strong performers are often the first port of call when leadership needs a number explained or defended.
Base salary + bonuses, based on 2 submissions
Based on 2 anonymous submissions
Across 2 anonymous submissions, the median total salary for a Management Accountant in New Zealand is $142,250 per year. Total remuneration ranges from about $137,650 (10th percentile) to $146,850 (90th percentile).
A full-time median of $142,250 per year compares with the NZ minimum wage of $49,816 per year and the living wage of $62,192 per year.
Median pay by experience: Senior (6-9 Yrs) $140,000.
Based on 2 submissions
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