50% of professionals earn between $10,000 - $10,708 NZD
The median salary is $10,167
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The average salary for a Registered Nurse in New Zealand is NZD 10,167 - NZD 10,708 per year in 2026. The median salary is NZD 10,438 per year, based on 5,828 active job listings.
The cities with the most Registered Nurse job opportunities in New Zealand are Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Dunedin, Tauranga. Auckland leads with 587 job openings.
Leading employers for Registered Nurse roles in New Zealand include New Zealand Government, Ryman Healthcare, BayCare Health System, Taranaki District Health Board, Auckland University of Technology.
Explore 5,828 Registered Nurse job listings in New Zealand on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.