Social Worker Salaries in New Zealand
Salary and wage information for New Zealand professions is compiled regularly by analysis of New Zealand jobs advertised in major publications. Salaries are annual unless otherwise stated. Job ads in New Zealand often do not mention remuneration. Salaries are generally negotiable, within limits.
Job titles in this occupation vary and some examples are community social worker, youth justice worker, care and protection social worker and case worker.
Social workers typically earn between $40,000 and $65,000 depending on their area of expertise, location and experience.
There is a shortage of social workers in New Zealand and this occupation is currently on New Zealand’s long term skills shortage list.
The latest figures from Statistics New Zealand show that average hourly earnings, including overtime, was $26.59 in the December 2011 quarter. The corresponding average weekly income was $1017.
Social Worker Salaries / Wages in 2011-2012
| Position | Salary / Wage $ | Location |
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| Care and Protection Social Worker | 42,000 – 65,000 | Auckland |
| Youth Justice Social Worker | 42,000 – 65,000 | Auckland |
| Social Worker – Child and Adolescent | 50,000 – 70,000 | Auckland |
| Social Worker | 35,000 – 50,000 | Tauranga |
| Support Worker – Mental Health and Addiction | 35,000 – 40,000 | Wellington |
| Part-time Social Worker | 15 – 20 per hour | Wellington |
| Family Support Worker / Social Worker | 20 – 25 per hour | Christchurch |
| Part-time Social Worker | 40,000 – 60,000 | Christchurch |
| Social Worker | 45,000 – 60,000 | Christchurch |
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