Registered Nurse Salary in New Zealand

NZ$75,670
per year
per hour
NZ$36.38
per hour
per year

Registered Nurse (RN) - Average Salary NZ

The median (average) salary for a Registered Nurse in New Zealand is NZ$75,670 per year (NZ$36.38 per hour), which is 22% higher than the national median (average) salary.
Registered Nurse salary range: NZ$53,248 to NZ$128,300.
NZ$53,248
Low
NZ$75,670
Median salary
NZ$128,300
High
NZ$25.60
Low
NZ$36.38
Median salary
NZ$61.68
High

Registered Nurse Wage Range

Low
NZ$53,248
Median salary
NZ$75,670
Senior
NZ$99,400
High
NZ$128,300
Low
NZ$25.60
Median salary
NZ$36.38
Senior
NZ$47.79
High
NZ$61.68
Among the Aotearoa New Zealand nursing workforce, nursing graduates, Enrolled Nurses or Aged Care Registered Nurses tend to have the lowest wages, while Registered Nurses working for a District Health Board (DHB) or experienced Nurse Practitioners usually earn more.

Registered Nurse - Pay Differences

JobSalaryDifference
Nurse PractitionerNZ$103K/year
+36% 
Mental Health NurseNZ$77K/year
+2% 
Plunket NurseNZ$70K/year
 -8%
Enrolled NurseNZ$50K/year
 -34%

Registered Nurse - Pay by Experience Level in New Zealand

A graduate Registered Nurse (RN) with up to three years experience can expect to earn an average compensation of NZ$54,000 gross per year. A mid career Registered Nurse with four to nine years of experience tipically earns NZ$73,000, while the average income for a Senior Registered Nurse with ten to twenty years of experience is estimated to be around NZ$99,000. Registered Nurses with more than twenty years of experience may earn more than NZ$100,000.

How Work Experience Affects the Pay of a Nurse

Late Career▲ +32%
Senior▲ +31%
Average SalaryNZ$75,670/year
Mid Career▼ -4%
Early Career▼ -29%

Gender Breakdown

Female
91%
Male
9%

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Registered Nurse - Related Salaries

The salary information presented on this page is a guide only. Salaries are gross unless otherwise stated. Salary data are from Registered Nurse job vacancies advertised on Jobted NZ and published data on pay rates.
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Frequently asked questions about the salary of the Registered Nurse

How much does a Registered Nurse make in New Zealand?
A Registered Nurse in New Zealand earns an average of NZ$75,670 gross per year, which is about NZ$36.38 gross per hour. Everything you need to know about the salary of the Registered Nurse updated to 2024.
What is the starting salary for a Registered Nurse in New Zealand?
The starting salary of a Registered Nurse in New Zealand is around NZ$53,248 gross per year. Nursing graduates, Enrolled Nurses or Aged Care Registered Nurses usually have a lower salary.
What is the highest salary for a Registered Nurse in New Zealand?
The highest salary of a Registered Nurse in New Zealand can reach and exceed NZ$128,300 gross per year. Registered Nurses working for a District Health Board (DHB) or experienced Nurse Practitioners usually have the highest salaries.
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