Auckland Council chief executive Stephen Town gets $60K pay rise

The council's governing body has decided to offer Stephen Town a new remuneration package of $690,000. Photo / Sarah Ivey

Auckland Council's chief executive is set to get a $60,000 pay rise in the New Year.

The council's governing body has decided to offer Stephen Town a new remuneration package of $690,000 an amount that will be fixed for two years from January 15.

According to the council, external advice recommended a midpoint salary of $775,000 its offer was 89 per cent of this.

CEO Review Committee chairwoman Christine Fletcher said the decision had been made following a review of Mr Town's performance over the past two years.

"He is an experienced chief executive and has brought about some very positive changes at council."

10 highest paid public service and state sector chief executives as at June 30, 2015.

Sourced from the State Services Commission

Chief executive Total remuneration range:

Guardians of NZ Superannuation: $830-$840,000

ACC: $760,000-$770,000

University of Auckland: $680,000-$690,000

NZTA: $660,000-$670,000

Ministry of Education: $620,000-$630,000

Treasury: $610,000-$620,000

NZ Tourism Board: $590,000-$600,000

MBIE: $580,000-$590,000

Ministry of Social Development: $580,000-$590,000

NZTE: $570,000-$580,000