Leads production teams on shift, coordinating staff, output, quality, and safety on the floor. Plans work, solves problems, and reports on performance. Bridges management and the team in NZ manufacturing. The role suits people who can lead a crew with a calm, practical approach and keep the line safe and productive. Good communication and troubleshooting skills are essential to keeping production targets on track. The role also involves tracking performance and solving problems before they hit output. Those who build trust with the crew get the best results and the most career growth.

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Total Remuneration Range

Base salary + bonuses, based on 2 submissions

Minimum Wage
$49,816
Living Wage
$62,192
Median
$84,750
90th Percentile
$88,150
Minimum Wage
$23.95/hr
$49,816/year
1.7×
This role pays 1.7 times the minimum wage
+70%
Living Wage
$29.90/hr
$62,192/year
1.4×
This role pays 1.4 times the living wage
+36%
National Wage Percentile
$84,750
median salary for this role
Top 30.4%
This role's median is higher than 69.6% of all NZ wage/salary earners
863,020 earners at or above this salary
Source: IRD Wage & Salary Distributions — March 2026

Common questions about Production Supervisor pay

Based on 2 anonymous submissions

What is the median salary for Production Supervisor in New Zealand?

Across 2 anonymous submissions, the median total salary for a Production Supervisor in New Zealand is $84,750 per year. Total remuneration ranges from about $81,350 (10th percentile) to $88,150 (90th percentile).

How does Production Supervisor pay compare with NZ wage benchmarks?

A full-time median of $84,750 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 Production Supervisor earn at each experience level?

Median pay by experience: Mid (3-5 Yrs) $78,000, Senior (6-9 Yrs) $85,000.

Most Common Perks

Based on 2 submissions

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

Pay by Experience Level

Median salary progression

Mid (3-5 Yrs)
$78,000
Senior (6-9 Yrs)
$85,000

All Submissions (2)

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$89,000
Auckland 6 - 9 years (Senior) Sep 2026
$80,500
Lower Hutt 3 - 5 years (Intermediate) Sep 2026

Salary by Location

Auckland
$89,000 $89,000 $89,000
Lower Hutt
$80,500 $80,500 $80,500