Includes: Administrative and Financial Support

Few changes in the rates for personnel in this area have occurred during the 2009 and 2010 trading period however movement is expected during the later months of 2011.

Wage and Salary rates as at May 2011.

Please note: as Automotive Employment NZ Ltd is involved with new hires, these rates are for new hires not existing employees. We have attempted to be as accurate as possible and to provide guidelines for the most popular sectors of the New Zealand motor industry but take no responsibility for the accuracy of the information. Any hiring decision should be based on a range of knowledge from a variety of sources.

Please also check the date the last salary review was completed as salary rates obviously change over a period of time.

It is possible our opinion will differ from other independent surveys however the information is based on actual hires occurring through Automotive Employment NZ Ltd. All rates assume experience in a specific fields of expertise and where applicable the relevant industry qualifications.

Employees should note that while these rates may provide a guide, to gain an accurate indication of rates you may need to consider how your skills and experience compare to others in the work place. Your work performance, stability of overall employment, knowledge of product, development of your skills and or qualifications, personal grooming, communication skills and the length of service you have extended to your current employer may all impact on potential earnings. These aspects of your employment should also be weighed against the economic conditions prevailing in the location you work or intend to move to.

Receptionist
Median $42,000

Remuneration will be dependent on previous experience but the range is generally from $38,000 to $48,000.

Vehicle Clerk
Median $50,000

Involved in the after sales processing of vehicle sales documentation the vehicle clerk process vehicle orders, warranty documentation, registration and similar such documentation. The role is usually a support role to the sales manager or finance and insurance sales person. The role usually pays in the vicinity of $42,000 through to $55,000.

General Administration
Median $44,000

Excluding accounts functions, these roles range from $40,000 to $65,000.

Office Manager
Median $57,000

The range is between $55,000 to $65,000 with the most frequent rate being $55,000.

Financial Controller/Accountant
Median $110,000

These roles usually pay around $100,000 to $140,000 with a company car. The rarity of these positions emerging makes tracking remuneration in this sector difficult, however, recent placements would indicate this may prove a good approximation. It is possible during the GFC pressure on rates occurred and hiring managers should consider this against the availably of talent.

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