Oversees the production, safety, and compliance of a quarry operation producing aggregate and rock. Manages staff, processing plant, and environmental obligations. Supplies the materials behind New Zealand's construction. The role demands strong leadership, operational knowledge, and full accountability for safety and environmental performance. Relevant quarry or mining experience and compliance with New Zealand regulatory requirements are expected. The position also means being answerable to the community and regulators for environmental performance. Careful, consistent managers are rewarded with long-term stability in the industry.

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Total Remuneration Range

Base salary + bonuses, based on 2 submissions

Minimum Wage
$49,816
Living Wage
$62,192
Median
$127,500
90th Percentile
$132,300
Minimum Wage
$23.95/hr
$49,816/year
2.6×
This role pays 2.6 times the minimum wage
+156%
Living Wage
$29.90/hr
$62,192/year
2.1×
This role pays 2.1 times the living wage
+105%
National Wage Percentile
$127,500
median salary for this role
Top 11.5%
This role's median is higher than 88.5% of all NZ wage/salary earners
327,540 earners at or above this salary
Source: IRD Wage & Salary Distributions — March 2026

Common questions about Quarry Manager pay

Based on 2 anonymous submissions

What is the median salary for Quarry Manager in New Zealand?

Across 2 anonymous submissions, the median total salary for a Quarry Manager in New Zealand is $127,500 per year. Total remuneration ranges from about $122,700 (10th percentile) to $132,300 (90th percentile).

How does Quarry Manager pay compare with NZ wage benchmarks?

A full-time median of $127,500 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 Quarry Manager earn at each experience level?

Median pay by experience: Senior (6-9 Yrs) $114,500, Lead (10+ Yrs) $124,500.

Most Common Perks

Based on 2 submissions

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  • Free Parking 100%
    • Annual Performance Bonus 100%
      • KiwiSaver Match > 3% 50%
        • Remote / Hybrid WFH 0%
          • Flexible Working Hours 0%
            • Health Insurance 0%

Pay by Experience Level

Median salary progression

Senior (6-9 Yrs)
$114,500
Lead (10+ Yrs)
$124,500

All Submissions (2)

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$133,500
Auckland 10+ years (Lead / Principal) Sep 2026
$121,500
Wellington 6 - 9 years (Senior) Sep 2026

Salary by Location

Auckland
$133,500 $133,500 $133,500
Wellington
$121,500 $121,500 $121,500