Registered Nurse (Locum / Contract)

Based on 3 submissions across Aotearoa — Contractor / Freelance roles only

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Total Remuneration Range

Base salary + bonuses, based on 3 submissions

Minimum Wage
$49,816
Living Wage
$62,192
Median
$110,000
90th Percentile
$122,000
How does this compare to NZ wage benchmarks?
Minimum Wage
$23.95/hr
$49,816/year
2.2×
This role pays 2.2 times the minimum wage
+121%
Living Wage
$29.90/hr
$62,192/year
1.8×
This role pays 1.8 times the living wage
+77%
National Wage Percentile
$110,000
median salary for this role
Top 17.4%
This role's median is higher than 82.6% of all NZ wage/salary earners
493,710 earners at or above this salary
Source: IRD Wage & Salary Distributions — March 2026

Common questions about Registered Nurse (Locum / Contract) pay

Based on 3 anonymous submissions

What is the median salary for Registered Nurse (Locum / Contract) in New Zealand?

Across 3 anonymous submissions, the median total salary for a Registered Nurse (Locum / Contract) in New Zealand is $110,000 per year. Total remuneration ranges from about $108,400 (10th percentile) to $122,000 (90th percentile).

How does Registered Nurse (Locum / Contract) pay compare with NZ wage benchmarks?

A full-time median of $110,000 per year compares with the NZ minimum wage of $49,816 per year and the living wage of $62,192 per year.

What does a Registered Nurse (Locum / Contract) earn at each experience level?

Median pay by experience: Mid (3-5 Yrs) $110,000, Senior (6-9 Yrs) $125,000.

Most Common Perks

Based on 3 submissions

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    • Remote / Hybrid WFH 0%
      • Health Insurance 0%
        • KiwiSaver Match > 3% 0%
          • Extra Annual Leave (5+ Weeks) 0%
            • Free Parking 0%

Pay by Experience Level

Median salary progression

Mid (3-5 Yrs)
$110,000
Senior (6-9 Yrs)
$125,000

All Submissions (3)

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$110,000
Auckland 3 - 5 years (Intermediate) Sep 2026
$125,000
Wellington 6 - 9 years (Senior) Sep 2026
$108,000
Christchurch / Canterbury 3 - 5 years (Intermediate) Sep 2026

Salary by Location

Wellington
$125,000 $125,000 $125,000
Auckland
$110,000 $110,000 $110,000
Christchurch / Canterbury
$108,000 $108,000 $108,000