Tararua District Council's chief executive Blair King has received a pay increase to $236,750, after being on $225,000 for three years.
Mr King's total salary package was lifted after an appraisal by the council's performance committee.
That remuneration is in line with the market rates for similar-sized councils.
Mr King's total salary package is inclusive of five weeks' annual leave and provision of a four-wheel-drive vehicle for his private use, valued at $10,000.
District councillors consider the lift in Mr King's salary package is fair and reasonable and acknowledge the chief executive's achievements as well as recognising his overall good performance.