Updated March 3, 2021
At the time of posting our most recent update the global pandemic caused by Covid-19 has resulted in general border closures for New Zealand.
At current date, for most companies importing skilled migrants into New Zealand remains a complex process. As a direct result of border closures, complications training enough unskilled New Zealanders and continuing business growth, wage and salary rates are climbing at rapid levels.
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 Technicians, Auto Mechanics, support staff and Service Managers
Includes intermediate supervisors support staff and service management.
See rates for automotive technicians
Diesel Mechanics, support staff and Service Managers
Heavy Equipment, Heavy Transport, Forestry, Forklifts, Farm Machinery, Road Paving Equipment/ Mining and Recreational Marine Diesel.
See rates for diesel mechanics
Automotive and heavy parts roles including, Product Reps and Parts Managers
See rates for automotive and heavy parts roles
Administration, support, financial control and financial management
Office Managers, Accountants, Vehicle Clerks, Receptionists
See rates for administration roles
Vehicle Sales, Equipment Sales, Heavy Transport Sales, Fleet Sales, Finance and Insurance Sales, Buyers and Sales Managers
Includes Light Automotive, Heavy Transport and Heavy Equipment and Farm Machinery Sales
See rates for vehicle and equipment sales roles
Motor Body Staff
Automotive refinishers and Panel beaters.
See rates for motor body staff roles
Executive and Senior Management Appointments
After Sales Managers, Dealer Principals, General Managers, Service Directors
See rates for senior management roles
National Distributor Roles
The applicable rates should be easy for those in the United Kingdom, South Africa and Australia to understand. Migrants moving to New Zealand from countries such as the USA and Canada are encouraged to learn more about the structure of how New Zealanders are paid, such as with 4 week’s holiday and guaranteed minimum hours each month.