Largest Charity Employers in New Zealand

Updated September 2026 · Algorithmically generated

Charities in New Zealand with the highest reported staff numbers, based on data filed in annual returns with Charities Services. Staff counts include full-time equivalent employees as reported by each charity.

How this list is generated: Ranked by latest reported staff count (descending). Only active charities reporting 50 or more staff are included. Staff count data is as self-reported in annual returns.

This list is generated algorithmically from data filed by charities in their annual returns with Charities Services. It does not constitute an endorsement, recommendation, or assessment of operational quality. Rankings reflect data-derived metrics only and are subject to change at any time as new data is filed or our methodology is refined.

Inclusion on or exclusion from this list should not be the sole basis for funding, donation, or partnership decisions. We encourage independent due diligence. Our datasets may not be complete. Automated analysis can produce errors.

Generated: 27 September 2026 · 30 charities · View methodology

#CharityGradeRevenueStaff
1
U
University of Auckland

Education · Auckland

B$1548.5M8,818
2
University of Otago

Education · Dunedin

A-$874.3M6,400
3
V
Victoria University of Wellington

Education · Wellington

A-$582.1M4,908
4
Massey University

Education · Palmerston North

A-$581.6M3,147
5
University Of Waikato

Education · Hamilton

C-$317.4M1,713
6
V
Visionwest Community Trust

Health · Auckland

C-$129.5M1,694
7
H
He Whānau Manaaki o Tararua Free Kindergarten Association Incorporated

Education · Wellington

D+$80.4M1,390
8
Nurse Maude Association

Health · Christchurch

D-$107.9M1,267
9
T
The Spectrum Foundation

Health · Auckland

B-$117.4M1,261
10
C
CHT Healthcare Trust

Health · Auckland

A-$155.5M1,255
11
S
Spectrum Care Limited

Social Services · Auckland

F$111.9M1,197
12
R
Royal New Zealand Plunket Trust

Health · Wellington

D+$102.9M1,075
13
P
Presbyterian Support (Northern)

Religion · Auckland

C$3.7M812
14
P
Pact Group

Social Services · Dunedin

D$71.2M783
15
R
Royal District Nursing Service New Zealand Limited

Health · Auckland

D$39.5M666
16
P
Presbyterian Support Otago Incorporated

Religion · Dunedin

A$51.8M637
17
L
Lincoln University

Education · Lincoln

A-$147.4M630
18
Y
YMCA North Incorporated

Health · Auckland

C-$30.3M590
19
C
Community Care Trust Aotearoa

Social Services · Dunedin

C-$39.4M576
20
N
New Zealand Red Cross Incorporated

International Aid · Wellington

A-$54.5M561
21
T
Te Puna Ora O Mataatua Charitable Trust

Health · Whakatane

B-$32.5M560
22
B
Brackenridge Services Limited

Education · Christchurch

C+$41.3M504
23
Kāhui Tū Kaha Ltd

Community Development · Auckland

A-$113.9M487
24
M
MASH Trust

Health · Palmerston North

D+$38.8M478
25
M
Methodist Mission Northern

Religion · Auckland

B+$10.5M436
26
P
Pegasus Health (Charitable) Limited

Health · Christchurch

F$64.4M428
27
P
Presbyterian Support Southland

Religion · Invercargill

A-$31.3M427
28
T
Te Kohao Health Limited

Health · Hamilton

A$42.3M413
29
Te Roopu Taurima o Manukau Trust

Social Services · Auckland

C$43.4M392
30
S
St Cuthbert's College Educational Trust Board

Religion · Auckland

B$53.7M371

Data sourced from Charities Services register and annual returns. Our datasets may not be complete. Automated analysis can produce errors. Scores are calculated using disclosed methodology and are analytical tools, not investment ratings or recommendations. If you believe any data on this page is incorrect, please contact us at hello@charitydata.co.nz. For informational purposes only. Not investment advice. Last updated: 27 September 2026.