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Career MP Salary
$2,253,126
6 years tracked
Career MP Expenses
$1,281,253
6 years of data
Profile2w agoParliament2w ago
Professional Background
Updated 2 Apr 2026Former CEO of Air New Zealand (2012-2019), currently serving as Prime Minister of New Zealand since 2023. Led Air New Zealand through significant transformation and growth during his seven-year tenure.
Christopher Luxon served as Chief Executive Officer of Air New Zealand from June 2012 to September 2019. During his tenure, he oversaw the airline's strategic direction, financial performance, and operational excellence. Before joining Air New Zealand, he held senior executive roles at Unilever for 18 years across various international markets. In 2020, he entered politics and was elected as the Member of Parliament for Botany. He became Leader of the National Party in November 2021 and was appointed Prime Minister of New Zealand in November 2023 following the general election.
Education
Master of Commerce (Business Administration)
Qualifications
MCom
Universities
University of CanterburyPrevious Employers
Air New ZealandUnilever
Sectors
TransportConsumer GoodsPublic Sectorgovernment
Salary & Role History
6 years of remuneration data| Year | Primary Role | Salary Category | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Prime Minister Also: Prime Minister; Minister (Ministerial Services); Minister (National Security and Intelligence) | Prime Minister | $503,500(highest) |
| 2024 | Prime Minister Also: Prime Minister; Minister (Ministerial Services); Minister (National Security and Intelligence) | Prime Minister | $493,700 |
| 2023 | Prime Minister |
Cross-Sector Roles
NZX Directorships (1)
View on NZXplorer- Chief Executive Officer
Crown Entity Roles (1)
- Member of ParliamentCurrent
Declared Financial Interests
5 years of declarations202518 declared interests▼
Trusts (1)
- •Luxon Family Trust (trustee and beneficiary)
Gifts (10)
- •Thailand Prime Minister, Strettha Thavisin – Wristwatch
Cross-Sector Roles
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Data Sources
- MP expenses from Parliament.nz
- CE remuneration from Te Kawa Mataaho
- Financial interests from Register of Pecuniary Interests