Administration, support, financial control and financial management
Includes Office Managers, Accountants, Vehicle Clerks, and Receptionists
Updated May, 2024
Employers are encouraged to communicate with our consulting team for more guidance on current wage and salary rates. Attention to specific regional areas hard hit by skills shortages or the seniority of employees should be taken into account. Automotive Employment NZ Ltd has 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.
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 workplace. Your work performance, the stability of overall employment, knowledge of the 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.
Offshore candidates should note rates and salaries are quoted in New Zealand dollars. Please also check the date above as information provided is current only to this date.
Receptionist
National median income – $60 000 per annum
Remuneration will be dependent on previous experience, but the range is generally from $55,000 to $65,000. The extreme end of the range is $70,000 dependant on experience and location.
Vehicle Clerk
National median income – $58,000 per annum
Involved in the after sales processing of vehicle sales documentation, the Vehicle Clerk processes vehicle orders, warranty documentation, registration, and other similar such documentation. The role is usually a support role to the Sales Manager or Finance and Insurance salesperson. The role usually pays in the vicinity of $55,000 through to $68,000 and is largely salaried. The base salary usually starts at around $55,000 and progresses to around $60,000 as an average.
General Administration
National median income – $60,000 to $65,000 per annum
Accounts administration with basic financial administrative duties usually remunerate from $60,000 to $70,000.
Office Manager
National median income – $78,000 per annum
The range is between $70,000 to $90,000 with the more extreme end being $95,000. Please note this is an Office Manager of a small dealership or similar.
Financial Controller/Accountant
National median income – $150,000 per annum
These roles usually pay around $120,000 to $180,000 with a company car.
Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
National median income – $250,000 per annum
$160,000 to $350,000 dependent on the size of the operation. Multi-site financial responsibilitywith significant strategic planning involvement for an example will obviously attract rates higher than a stand-alone site. Vacancies at the higher end are extremely rare and likely only ever available in the NZ motor industry’s largest corporate companies.
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