🇳🇿 Market Updated March 3, 2026

Pet Care Salaries in New Zealand

Explore comprehensive salary data, career paths, and job opportunities in the pet care sector across New Zealand based on real-time market data.

Avg Category Salary / year
77,182 NZD
Highest Salary / year
127,600 NZD
Entry Level / year
49,400 NZD

Job Roles & Compensation

Job TitleSalary / year (NZD)Salary / year (USD)National Tier
Animal Scientist 127,600 NZD $75,869.62 Middle 40%
Veterinary Office Manager 114,300 NZD $67,961.58 Middle 40%
Zoo Veterinarian 109,700 NZD $65,226.47 Middle 40%
Veterinarian 108,200 NZD $64,334.58 Middle 40%
Animal Breeder 94,100 NZD $55,950.87 Middle 40%
Veterinary Assistant 80,000 NZD $47,567.16 Middle 40%
Veterinary Technician 74,700 NZD $44,415.84 Middle 40%
Zoo Keeper 74,100 NZD $44,059.08 Middle 40%
Animal Health Technician 72,700 NZD $43,226.66 Middle 40%
Animal Keeper 69,400 NZD $41,264.51 Middle 40%
Animal Control Officer 60,800 NZD $36,151.04 Middle 40%
Animal Caretaker 59,200 NZD $35,199.7 Middle 40%
Animal Care Worker 58,200 NZD $34,605.11 Middle 40%
Kennel Attendant 54,600 NZD $32,464.59 Middle 40%
Veterinary Receptionist 52,800 NZD $31,394.33 Middle 40%
Kennel Technician 52,300 NZD $31,097.03 Middle 40%
Pet Sitter 49,400 NZD $29,372.72 Middle 40%

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