Based on 2 submissions across Aotearoa — Full-time Permanent roles only
Leads construction projects on location, coordinating subcontractors, program, and quality day to day. Manages health and safety, budgets, and client communication. Delivers New Zealand's buildings and infrastructure. The role demands strong organisational skills, clear communication, and the ability to keep multiple trades moving to program. Experienced site managers are in steady demand across New Zealand's construction sector. The role rewards people who plan ahead and keep decisions out of the critical path. Reliable site managers are the backbone of the country's construction program.
Base salary + bonuses, based on 2 submissions
Based on 2 anonymous submissions
Across 2 anonymous submissions, the median total salary for a Site Manager in New Zealand is $118,500 per year. Total remuneration ranges from about $114,900 (10th percentile) to $122,100 (90th percentile).
A full-time median of $118,500 per year compares with the NZ minimum wage of $49,816 per year and the living wage of $62,192 per year.
Median pay by experience: Senior (6-9 Yrs) $115,000.
Based on 2 submissions
Median salary progression