50% of professionals earn between $14,877 - $77,492 NZD
The median salary is $45,067
The average salary for a Occupational Therapist in New Zealand is NZD 45,067 - NZD 77,492 per year in 2026. The median salary is NZD 61,280 per year, based on 1,729 active job listings.
The cities with the most Occupational Therapist job opportunities in New Zealand are Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Gisborne, New Plymouth. Auckland leads with 202 job openings.
Leading employers for Occupational Therapist roles in New Zealand include Wide Bay Hospital and Health Service, Cardinal Care Support Services, Focus on Potential Ltd., Habit Health, Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora.
Explore 1,729 Occupational Therapist job listings in New Zealand on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.