How much does Package Handler make?

The average salary for Package Handler is NZ$50,000 per year or NZ$24 per hour, with top earners making up to NZ$85,000 (90th percentile). Typically, pay ranges from NZ$44,000 (25th percentile) to NZ$85,000 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 3 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Package Handler employees.

What is the highest salary for Package Handler?

The highest salary for Package Handler is NZ$85,000 per year, NZ$7,083 per month or NZ$41 per hour.

What is the lowest salary for Package Handler?

The lowest salary for Package Handler is NZ$44,000 per year, NZ$3,667 per month or NZ$21 per hour.

What is the salary trajectory of Package Handler?

The salary trajectory of Package Handler ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at NZ$50,000 per year (estimate) and goes up to NZ$50,000 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.

What is the salary trend for Package Handlers?

Salaries for package handlers are slightly below the average, although they can increase their earnings by moving into managerial positions including post office manager. Due to the relatively low barriers to entry, this can be a good first job for high school leavers or students looking for part-time income. Demand is expected to grow, fuelled by the growth of online retail. Jobs based in locations like Glasgow, Wrexham, London, Bristol, and Wolverhampton pay the highest salaries in the country.

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Package Handler Salaries in New Zealand

Base pay

NZ$44K - NZ$85K/yr

NZ$50K/yrAverage base pay

About our data

Low Confidence

Last updated Nov 5, 20253 Salaries submitted

How accurate is an average base pay range of NZ$44K-NZ$85K/yr?

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Total pay trajectory

Package Handler

NZ$44K–NZ$85K/yr

Package Handler V

NZ$44K–NZ$85K/yr

Recent salaries shared by Package Handler

4 salaries

Job Title | Years of Experience

Total Pay

Base • Additional pay

Location

Date submitted

Job Title | Years of Experience

Location

Date submitted

Total Pay

Base • Additional pay

Package Handler

4-6 years

NZ$46K/yr

(NZ$46K • NZ$0)

Christchurch, Canterbury

submitted on Nov 5, 2025

NZ$46K/yr

NZ$46K • NZ$0

Package Handler

1-3 years

NZ$79K - NZ$91K/yr

Hamilton Bay

submitted on Dec 19, 2022

NZ$79K - NZ$91K/yr

Package Handler

0-1 year

NZ$41K - NZ$47K/yr

Hamilton, Waikato

submitted on Jun 1, 2020

NZ$41K - NZ$47K/yr

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Package Handler

7-9 years

NZ$46K - NZ$54K/yr

Auckland, Auckland

submitted on Jun 1, 2020

NZ$46K - NZ$54K/yr

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Frequently asked questions about Package Handler salaries

The average salary for Package Handler is NZ$50,000 per year or NZ$24 per hour, with top earners making up to NZ$85,000 (90th percentile). Typically, pay ranges from NZ$44,000 (25th percentile) to NZ$85,000 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 3 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Package Handler employees.
The highest salary for Package Handler is NZ$85,000 per year, NZ$7,083 per month or NZ$41 per hour.
The lowest salary for Package Handler is NZ$44,000 per year, NZ$3,667 per month or NZ$21 per hour.
The salary trajectory of Package Handler ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at NZ$50,000 per year (estimate) and goes up to NZ$50,000 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
Salaries for package handlers are slightly below the average, although they can increase their earnings by moving into managerial positions including post office manager. Due to the relatively low barriers to entry, this can be a good first job for high school leavers or students looking for part-time income. Demand is expected to grow, fuelled by the growth of online retail. Jobs based in locations like Glasgow, Wrexham, London, Bristol, and Wolverhampton pay the highest salaries in the country.
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Package Handler Salaries in New Zealand

Base pay

NZ$44K - NZ$85K/yr

NZ$50K/yrAverage base pay

About our data

Low Confidence

Last updated Nov 5, 20253 Salaries submitted

How accurate is an average base pay range of NZ$44K-NZ$85K/yr?

Your input helps Glassdoor refine our pay estimates over time.

Total pay trajectory

Package Handler

NZ$44K–NZ$85K/yr

Package Handler V

NZ$44K–NZ$85K/yr

Recent salaries shared by Package Handler

4 salaries

Job Title | Years of Experience

Total Pay

Base • Additional pay

Location

Date submitted

Job Title | Years of Experience

Location

Date submitted

Total Pay

Base • Additional pay

Package Handler

4-6 years

NZ$46K/yr

(NZ$46K • NZ$0)

Christchurch, Canterbury

submitted on Nov 5, 2025

NZ$46K/yr

NZ$46K • NZ$0

Package Handler

1-3 years

NZ$79K - NZ$91K/yr

Hamilton Bay

submitted on Dec 19, 2022

NZ$79K - NZ$91K/yr

Package Handler

0-1 year

NZ$41K - NZ$47K/yr

Hamilton, Waikato

submitted on Jun 1, 2020

NZ$41K - NZ$47K/yr

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Package Handler

7-9 years

NZ$46K - NZ$54K/yr

Auckland, Auckland

submitted on Jun 1, 2020

NZ$46K - NZ$54K/yr

Viewing 1 - 4 of 4

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General Manager GSA Cargo

Auckland, Auckland

NZ$175K - NZ$250K /yr

(Employer provided)

View job

Frequently asked questions about Package Handler salaries

The average salary for Package Handler is NZ$50,000 per year or NZ$24 per hour, with top earners making up to NZ$85,000 (90th percentile). Typically, pay ranges from NZ$44,000 (25th percentile) to NZ$85,000 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 3 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Package Handler employees.
The highest salary for Package Handler is NZ$85,000 per year, NZ$7,083 per month or NZ$41 per hour.
The lowest salary for Package Handler is NZ$44,000 per year, NZ$3,667 per month or NZ$21 per hour.
The salary trajectory of Package Handler ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at NZ$50,000 per year (estimate) and goes up to NZ$50,000 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
Salaries for package handlers are slightly below the average, although they can increase their earnings by moving into managerial positions including post office manager. Due to the relatively low barriers to entry, this can be a good first job for high school leavers or students looking for part-time income. Demand is expected to grow, fuelled by the growth of online retail. Jobs based in locations like Glasgow, Wrexham, London, Bristol, and Wolverhampton pay the highest salaries in the country.
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