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Registered Nurse Salary in New Zealand

Registered nurses provide and coordinate patient care across clinics, hospitals, and community settings. The New Zealand median is $93,273 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$93,273
per year
Monthly (national)
$7,773
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$93,273
Manukau, NZ
Hourly (national)
$44.84
varies by city

Registered Nurse salary by city in New Zealand

CityPer year
Manukau, NZ$93,273
Hamilton, NZ$93,273
Tauranga, NZ$93,273
Dunedin, NZ$93,273
Lower Hutt, NZ$93,273
Wellington, NZ$69,667
Auckland, NZ$65,637
Christchurch, NZ$60,455

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a registered nurse make in New Zealand?
The national median registered nurse salary in New Zealand is about $162,000 per year ($13,500 per month). Across 8 cities, pay ranges from about $105,000 to $162,000.
Which New Zealand city pays registered nurses the most?
Manukau, NZ pays the most at about $162,000 per year.
Which New Zealand city pays registered nurses the least?
Among cities we cover, Christchurch, NZ is on the lower end at about $105,000 per year for a registered nurse.
What is the typical salary range for a registered nurse in New Zealand?
Across New Zealand cities we cover, registered nurse pay commonly spans from about $69,400 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about $215,500 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many New Zealand cities have registered nurse salary data?
Pay by Role publishes registered nurse pay for 8 cities in New Zealand, all shown in NZD.
Is registered nurse in demand in New Zealand?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +6% over the next decade. Related healthcare roles on Pay by Role include Nurse Practitioner, Physician, Pharmacist.