Cost · Wellington · 2026
What does office cleaning cost in Wellington?
Wellington rates sit in the middle of the NZ band — softer than Auckland on hourly labour, harder than Christchurch on building access. Government tenancies in Thorndon and the Bowen Triangle command a small premium for police-vetted staff. Numbers below assume 5-night nightly rotation, GST exclusive.
Get three quotesWellington office cleaning rates by size
| Tier | Per visit / week | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Under 100 sqm | NZ$85 – NZ$160 / visit | NZ$340 – NZ$680 / month |
| 100 – 250 sqm | NZ$160 – NZ$300 / visit | NZ$680 – NZ$1,500 / month |
| 250 – 500 sqm | NZ$300 – NZ$520 / visit | NZ$1,500 – NZ$2,900 / month |
| 500 – 1,000 sqm | NZ$520 – NZ$1,050 / visit | NZ$2,900 – NZ$5,500 / month |
| 1,000 – 2,500 sqm | project-priced | NZ$5,500 – NZ$11,500 / month |
Ranges reflect Wellington CBD (Lambton / Te Aro / Thorndon), Petone, Lower Hutt. Porirua and Kapiti contracts typically sit 10% below CBD.
Government-tenancy considerations
A significant share of Wellington office stock is government-tenanted (Thorndon, Bowen Triangle, Lambton). These contracts almost always require police-vetted staff (Level 2 at minimum), confidential-document handling protocols, and after-hours-only access. Expect a 5-10% premium for the vetting + protocols, which providers will line-item on the proposal. Private tenancies in Te Aro and the tech corridor don't carry this premium.
Frequently asked questions
What's a typical hourly rate for office cleaning in Wellington? +
NZ$48 - NZ$90 per hour. Government-tenancy work runs near the top of that range; suburban Petone / Lower Hutt sits at the bottom.
Do I need police-vetted cleaners? +
For government tenancies in Thorndon and the Bowen Triangle, yes — Level 2 minimum. For private offices, optional but worth asking; many providers carry it across the team anyway.
How does Wellington compare to Auckland on cost? +
Roughly 5-15% lower on the same scope. The biggest gap is at the small-office end where Wellington labour is softer.
Are weekend rates the same? +
Weekend or public-holiday work attracts a 25-50% labour premium across the country; Wellington is in line with the rest of NZ.
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