How much do insurance advisers earn in New Zealand?
Insurance advisers in New Zealand are advertised at $75,000–$90,000 a year (middle 50% of SEEK job ads, October 2026), and the government's Tahatū career service puts the most common pay across all levels at $65,000–$118,000.
Sources: SEEK: Insurance Adviser salary in NZ (October 2026), Tahatū Career Navigator: Insurance adviser. Figures checked 18 October 2026.
| Role / level | Salary range | Basis | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Insurance adviser | $75,000–$90,000 | Advertised, national | [1] |
| Insurance advisers (all levels) | $65,000–$118,000 | All levels, national | [2] |
Sources
- [1] SEEK: Insurance Adviser salary in NZ (October 2026), published October 2026. Checked 2026-10-18. Advertised salaries in SEEK job ads; range is the middle 50% (25th–75th percentile).
- [2] Tahatū Career Navigator: Insurance adviser, published undated (live page). Checked 2026-10-18. Government (TEC) estimate from Stats NZ and IRD data; range is the most common pay band across all experience levels.
What does the role involve?
Insurance advisers help clients choose life, health, income protection or general insurance cover. Advisers who give regulated financial advice to retail clients must work for, or be, a licensed Financial Advice Provider, and the usual qualification is the New Zealand Certificate in Financial Services (Level 5).