Programme Manager (Contract)

Based on 2 submissions across Aotearoa — Contractor / Freelance roles only

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Total Remuneration Range

Base salary + bonuses, based on 2 submissions

Minimum Wage
$49,816
Living Wage
$62,192
Median
$187,500
90th Percentile
$189,500
How does this compare to NZ wage benchmarks?
Minimum Wage
$23.95/hr
$49,816/year
3.8×
This role pays 3.8 times the minimum wage
+276%
Living Wage
$29.90/hr
$62,192/year
3×
This role pays 3 times the living wage
+201%
National Wage Percentile
$187,500
median salary for this role
Top 3.6%
This role's median is higher than 96.4% of all NZ wage/salary earners
101,110 earners at or above this salary
Source: IRD Wage & Salary Distributions — March 2026

Common questions about Programme Manager (Contract) pay

Based on 2 anonymous submissions

What is the median salary for Programme Manager (Contract) in New Zealand?

Across 2 anonymous submissions, the median total salary for a Programme Manager (Contract) in New Zealand is $187,500 per year. Total remuneration ranges from about $185,500 (10th percentile) to $189,500 (90th percentile).

How does Programme Manager (Contract) pay compare with NZ wage benchmarks?

A full-time median of $187,500 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 Programme Manager (Contract) earn at each experience level?

Median pay by experience: Lead (10+ Yrs) $190,000.

Most Common Perks

Based on 2 submissions

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

Pay by Experience Level

Median salary progression

Lead (10+ Yrs)
$190,000

All Submissions (2)

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$190,000
Auckland 10+ years (Lead / Principal) Sep 2026
$185,000
Wellington 10+ years (Lead / Principal) Sep 2026

Salary by Location

Auckland
$190,000 $190,000 $190,000
Wellington
$185,000 $185,000 $185,000