Works with students in classrooms, often one-on-one or in small groups, supporting learning and behaviour. Helps teachers prepare materials and tracks student progress. Supports inclusive education across New Zealand schools. The role suits patient, flexible people who enjoy seeing students gain confidence and skills. It can provide a valuable insight into a career in education and is often combined with study. The role builds real insight into how different children learn and what support looks like in practice. It is an excellent stepping stone for those who decide to pursue teaching as a career.

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Total Remuneration Range

Base salary + bonuses, based on 1 submissions

Minimum Wage
$49,816
Living Wage
$62,192
Median
$46,000
90th Percentile
$46,000
Minimum Wage
$23.95/hr
$49,816/year
0.9×
This role pays 0.9 times the minimum wage
-8%
Living Wage
$29.90/hr
$62,192/year
0.7×
This role pays 0.7 times the living wage
-26%
National Wage Percentile
$46,000
median salary for this role
Top 63.0%
This role's median is higher than 37.0% of all NZ wage/salary earners
1,788,490 earners at or above this salary
Source: IRD Wage & Salary Distributions — March 2026

Common questions about Teacher Aide pay

Based on 1 anonymous submissions

What is the median salary for Teacher Aide in New Zealand?

Across 1 anonymous submissions, the median total salary for a Teacher Aide in New Zealand is $46,000 per year. Total remuneration ranges from about $46,000 (10th percentile) to $46,000 (90th percentile).

How does Teacher Aide pay compare with NZ wage benchmarks?

A full-time median of $46,000 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 Teacher Aide earn at each experience level?

Median pay by experience: Junior (0-2 Yrs) $46,000.

Most Common Perks

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    • Remote / Hybrid WFH 0%
      • Flexible Working Hours 0%
        • Health Insurance 0%
          • KiwiSaver Match > 3% 0%
            • Free Parking 0%

Pay by Experience Level

Median salary progression

Junior (0-2 Yrs)
$46,000

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$46,000
Auckland 0 - 2 years (Junior) Sep 2026

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