14 March 2025
Mr Geoffrey Johnson
By email:
[FYI request #29909 email]
Tēnā koe Mr Johnson
Re:
Information request
Our ref:
E25HDC00279/SHO
It has come to my attention that the information provided to you in our letter of 11 March is
incorrect. I apologise for this error.
You have asked for the minimum, maximum, and average salaries for staff holding the
following positions at the Office of the Health and Disability Commissioner:
Complaints Assessor
Senior Complaints Assessor
Investigator
Senior Investigator
Legal Advisor
Senior Legal Advisor
We have considered your request under the Official Information Act 1982. Please our
corrected response below:
HDC remunerates staff in accordance with salary bands established for each role having
regard to the requirements of that role’s job description.
A salary at 100% of the band represents a midpoint
Below is the current salary band information for the following roles.
Min level of band
Maximum Level of Average of FTE Annual
Role
(80%)
band (120%)
Salary
Complaints Assessor
$61,600
$92,400
71,655
Senior Complaints Assessor
$69,125
$103,687
87,025
Investigator
$61,600
$92,400
75,827
Senior Investigator
$69,125
$103,687
88,759
Legal Advisor
$80,930
$121,396
87,900
Senior Legal Advisor
$96,566
$144,850
116,557
Auckland Office: P O Box 1791 Auckland 1140; Wel ington Office: PO Box 11934, Wel ington 6142
Freephone: 0800 11 22 33; Email: [Health and Disability Commissioner request email]; Website: www.hdc.org.nz

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In respect of the average salaries figures in the table, please note this is based on an average
of actual salaries paid. HDC’s KiwiSaver employer contribution may or may not be included
as it depends on each Individual Employment Agreement.
You may seek a review of this decision from the Office of the Ombudsman.
Nāku iti noa, nā
Jane King
Associate Commissioner Legal