50% of professionals earn between $111,000 - $190,000 NZD
The median salary is $156,000
The average salary for a Optometrist in New Zealand is NZD 111,000 - NZD 190,000 per year in 2026. The median salary is NZD 153,250 per year, based on 208 active job listings.
The cities with the most Optometrist job opportunities in New Zealand are Christchurch, Wellington, Auckland, New Plymouth, Thames. Christchurch leads with 50 job openings.
Leading employers for Optometrist roles in New Zealand include Specsavers, OPSM, EssilorLuxottica Group, BAILEY NELSON AUSTRALIA FRANCHISING PTY LTD, Bailey Nelson.
Explore 208 Optometrist job listings in New Zealand on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.