Plans and delivers recreational activities, events, and programmes for communities or facilities. Manages bookings, resources, and casual staff, and promotes participation. Helps build vibrant, active New Zealand communities. The role suits people who are energetic, organised, and genuinely enjoy working with groups of all ages. Strong planning skills and the ability to deliver programmes on a budget are central to success. The role suits people who genuinely enjoy connecting with their community. Those who deliver consistently often grow into facility or programme management roles.

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Total Remuneration Range

Base salary + bonuses, based on 1 submissions

Minimum Wage
$49,816
Living Wage
$62,192
Median
$62,000
90th Percentile
$62,000
Minimum Wage
$23.95/hr
$49,816/year
1.2×
This role pays 1.2 times the minimum wage
+24%
Living Wage
$29.90/hr
$62,192/year
This role pays 1 times the living wage
+0%
National Wage Percentile
$62,000
median salary for this role
Top 50.0%
This role's median is higher than 50.0% of all NZ wage/salary earners
1,419,000 earners at or above this salary
Source: IRD Wage & Salary Distributions — March 2026

Common questions about Recreation Coordinator pay

Based on 1 anonymous submissions

What is the median salary for Recreation Coordinator in New Zealand?

Across 1 anonymous submissions, the median total salary for a Recreation Coordinator in New Zealand is $62,000 per year. Total remuneration ranges from about $62,000 (10th percentile) to $62,000 (90th percentile).

How does Recreation Coordinator pay compare with NZ wage benchmarks?

A full-time median of $62,000 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 Recreation Coordinator earn at each experience level?

Median pay by experience: Mid (3-5 Yrs) $62,000.

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

Mid (3-5 Yrs)
$62,000

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$62,000
Auckland 3 - 5 years (Intermediate) Sep 2026

Salary by Location

Auckland
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