How much does a Nurse Practitioner earn in New Zealand?

The estimated salary for Nurse Practitioner in New Zealand ranges from NZD 15,000 to NZD 18,467 NZD per year, depending on experience and location. Based on 550 job listings

Salary Guide

Nurse Practitioner Salary in New Zealand

Based on 550 job listings - 2026

Average salary

$15,000 - $18,467

Median salary

$15,000 - $18,467

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$11K

25th percentile$13K

Median$15K

75th percentile$18K

90th percentile$21K

50% of professionals earn between $13,467 - $18,467 NZD

The median salary is $15,000

Top cities

Auckland97 job openings

Wellington72 job openings

Whangarei48 job openings

Christchurch37 job openings

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Nurse Practitioner

550 job openings

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The average salary for a Nurse Practitioner in New Zealand is NZD 15,000 - NZD 18,467 per year in 2026. The median salary is NZD 16,734 per year, based on 550 active job listings.

The cities with the most Nurse Practitioner job opportunities in New Zealand are Auckland, Wellington, Whangarei, Christchurch, Kaitaia. Auckland leads with 97 job openings.

Explore 550 Nurse Practitioner job listings in New Zealand on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.