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Salary Guide

Caregiver Salary in New Zealand

Based on 4,222 job listings - 2026

Average salary
$65,019 - $68,121
Median salary
$65,019 - $68,121
Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$47K
25th percentile$59K
Median$65K
75th percentile$68K
90th percentile$78K

50% of professionals earn between $59,271 - $68,121 NZD

The median salary is $65,019

Top cities

Auckland461 job openings
Wellington343 job openings
Christchurch308 job openings
Tauranga93 job openings
Dunedin88 job openings
Hamilton85 job openings
New Plymouth70 job openings
Nelson59 job openings
Whangarei52 job openings
Porirua51 job openings
Lower Hutt48 job openings
Whanganui48 job openings
Christchurch Central47 job openings
Upper Hutt45 job openings
Auckland City44 job openings
Palmerston North44 job openings
Invercargill40 job openings
Rotorua34 job openings
Hawke'S27 job openings
Beachlands23 job openings
Gisborne23 job openings
Napier City23 job openings
Waikato22 job openings
Dunedin Central21 job openings
Blenheim20 job openings
Waikanae20 job openings

Caregiver

4,222 job openings

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The average salary for a Caregiver in New Zealand is NZD 65,019 - NZD 68,121 per year in 2026. The median salary is NZD 66,570 per year, based on 4,222 active job listings.

The cities with the most Caregiver job opportunities in New Zealand are Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Tauranga, Dunedin. Auckland leads with 461 job openings.

Explore 4,222 Caregiver job listings in New Zealand on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.