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Nurse Practitioner Salary in New Zealand

Nurse practitioners diagnose conditions, prescribe treatment, and manage patient care with advanced training. The New Zealand median is $144,516 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$144,516
per year
Monthly (national)
$12,033
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$144,516
Manukau, NZ
Hourly (national)
$69.48
varies by city

Nurse Practitioner salary by city in New Zealand

CityPer year
Manukau, NZ$144,516
Hamilton, NZ$144,516
Tauranga, NZ$144,516
Dunedin, NZ$144,516
Lower Hutt, NZ$144,516
Wellington, NZ$108,819
Auckland, NZ$101,334
Christchurch, NZ$93,273

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a nurse practitioner make in New Zealand?
The national median nurse practitioner salary in New Zealand is about $251,000 per year ($20,900 per month). Across 8 cities, pay ranges from about $162,000 to $251,000.
Which New Zealand city pays nurse practitioners the most?
Manukau, NZ pays the most at about $251,000 per year.
Which New Zealand city pays nurse practitioners the least?
Among cities we cover, Christchurch, NZ is on the lower end at about $162,000 per year for a nurse practitioner.
What is the typical salary range for a nurse practitioner in New Zealand?
Across New Zealand cities we cover, nurse practitioner pay commonly spans from about $115,000 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about $333,800 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many New Zealand cities have nurse practitioner salary data?
Pay by Role publishes nurse practitioner pay for 8 cities in New Zealand, all shown in NZD.
Is nurse practitioner in demand in New Zealand?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +45% over the next decade. Related healthcare roles on Pay by Role include Registered Nurse, Physician, Pharmacist.