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Modern Workplace Engineer Lead

Based on 2 submissions across Aotearoa — Full-time Permanent roles only

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$165,000
Fully Remote (NZ based) 15 years experience
$155,000
Wellington 12 years experience

Total Remuneration Range

Base salary + bonuses, based on 2 submissions

Minimum Wage
Income Tax$7,62615.3% of gross
ACC$8721.8% of gross
KiwiSaver$1,7443.5% of gross
Take home$39,57479.4% of gross
$49,816
Living Wage
Income Tax$10,87817.5% of gross
ACC$1,0881.7% of gross
KiwiSaver$2,1773.5% of gross
Take home$48,04977.3% of gross
$62,192
Median
Income Tax$42,67826.7% of gross
ACC$2,7411.7% of gross
KiwiSaver$5,6003.5% of gross
Take home$108,98168.1% of gross
$160,000
90th Percentile
Income Tax$43,99826.8% of gross
ACC$2,7411.7% of gross
KiwiSaver$5,7403.5% of gross
Take home$111,52168.0% of gross
$164,000
MAX
Income Tax$44,32826.9% of gross
ACC$2,7411.7% of gross
KiwiSaver$5,7753.5% of gross
Take home$112,15668.0% of gross
$165,000
Income Tax ACC KiwiSaver Take home Assumes tax code M, ACC 1.75% (cap $156,641) & KiwiSaver 3.5%.

Pay by Experience Level

Median salary progression

Lead (10+ Yrs)
$165,000
How does this compare to NZ wage benchmarks?
Minimum Wage
$23.95/hr
$49,816/year
3.2×
This role pays 3.2 times the minimum wage
+221%
Living Wage
$29.90/hr
$62,192/year
2.6×
This role pays 2.6 times the living wage
+157%
National Wage Percentile
$160,000
median salary for this role
Top 5.9%
This role's median is higher than 94.1% of all NZ wage/salary earners
168,970 earners at or above this salary
Source: IRD Wage & Salary Distributions — March 2026

Most Common Perks

Based on 2 submissions

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  • Remote / Hybrid WFH100%
  • Flexible Working Hours100%
  • Health Insurance100%
  • KiwiSaver Match > 3%100%
  • Extra Annual Leave (5+ Weeks)100%
  • Free Parking100%

Common questions about Modern Workplace Engineer Lead pay

Based on 2 anonymous submissions

What is the median salary for Modern Workplace Engineer Lead in New Zealand?

Across 2 anonymous submissions, the median total salary for a Modern Workplace Engineer Lead in New Zealand is $160,000 per year. Total remuneration ranges from about $156,000 (10th percentile) to $164,000 (90th percentile).

How does Modern Workplace Engineer Lead pay compare with NZ wage benchmarks?

A full-time median of $160,000 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 Modern Workplace Engineer Lead earn at each experience level?

Median pay by experience: Lead (10+ Yrs) $165,000.

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