Based on 2 submissions across Aotearoa — Part-time roles only
Supports nurses and care teams with personal care, mobility, meals, and daily living tasks for patients or residents. Monitors wellbeing and reports changes to supervisors. A compassionate role across New Zealand's health and aged-care settings. The role is deeply relational, with empathy, patience, and reliability valued as much as technical skills. Many assistants go on to further study in nursing, support work, or allied health. The work is physically and emotionally demanding, so self-care and good teamwork are essential. Many employers offer training pathways, making the role a genuine route into the health workforce.
Base salary + bonuses, based on 2 submissions
Based on 2 anonymous submissions
Across 2 anonymous submissions, the median total salary for a Healthcare Assistant in New Zealand is $52,500 per year. Total remuneration ranges from about $52,100 (10th percentile) to $52,900 (90th percentile).
A full-time median of $52,500 per year compares with the NZ minimum wage of $24,908 per year and the living wage of $31,096 per year.
Median pay by experience: Junior (0-2 Yrs) $53,000.
Based on 2 submissions
Median salary progression