Welcomes visitors and clients, answers calls, and manages bookings and enquiries as the face of an organisation. Handles administrative tasks and supports the wider team. Creates a professional first impression for New Zealand businesses. The role is often part-time or casual, making it popular with students and people easing back into work. A warm, professional manner and good organisational skills are the foundation of doing it well. The role suits people who can switch between tasks smoothly and keep a professional front desk. Strong performers are often promoted into administration or office coordinator roles.

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Total Remuneration Range

Base salary + bonuses, based on 1 submissions

Minimum Wage
$49,816
Living Wage
$62,192
Median
$51,000
90th Percentile
$51,000
Minimum Wage
$23.95/hr
$49,816/year
This role pays 1 times the minimum wage
+2%
Living Wage
$29.90/hr
$62,192/year
0.8×
This role pays 0.8 times the living wage
-18%
National Wage Percentile
$51,000
median salary for this role
Top 59.3%
This role's median is higher than 40.7% of all NZ wage/salary earners
1,685,530 earners at or above this salary
Source: IRD Wage & Salary Distributions — March 2026

Common questions about Receptionist pay

Based on 1 anonymous submissions

What is the median salary for Receptionist in New Zealand?

Across 1 anonymous submissions, the median total salary for a Receptionist in New Zealand is $51,000 per year. Total remuneration ranges from about $51,000 (10th percentile) to $51,000 (90th percentile).

How does Receptionist pay compare with NZ wage benchmarks?

A full-time median of $51,000 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 Receptionist earn at each experience level?

Median pay by experience: Junior (0-2 Yrs) $51,000.

Most Common Perks

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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

Junior (0-2 Yrs)
$51,000

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$51,000
Wellington 0 - 2 years (Junior) Sep 2026

Salary by Location

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