How much do treasury roles pay in New Zealand?
Treasury accountants earn $100,000–$130,000 base in Auckland and $110,000–$150,000 in Wellington, and senior treasury accountants $120,000–$150,000 in Auckland (Robert Walters, 2026). Corporate treasurers across all levels most commonly earn $65,000–$163,000 (Tahatū).
Sources: Robert Walters Salary Guide 2026: Australia & New Zealand, Tahatū Career Navigator: Corporate treasurer. Figures checked 18 October 2026.
| Role / level | Salary range | Basis | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Treasury accountant | $100,000–$130,000 | Base, Auckland | [1] |
| Senior treasury accountant | $120,000–$150,000 | Base, Auckland | [1] |
| Treasury accountant | $110,000–$150,000 | Base, Wellington | [1] |
| Corporate treasurers (all levels) | $65,000–$163,000 | All levels, national | [2] |
Sources
- [1] Robert Walters Salary Guide 2026: Australia & New Zealand, published February 2026. Checked 2026-10-18. Permanent base salaries, excluding benefits and bonuses.
- [2] Tahatū Career Navigator: Corporate treasurer, published 9 October 2026. 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?
Corporate treasury teams manage a company's cash, funding, foreign exchange and interest-rate risk. Roles run from treasury analyst and treasury accountant up to group treasurer, mainly at large corporates, banks and the public sector.