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69 specialties

House Officer (PGY1)

Junior Doctor
NZD$92K — NZD$129K
annually

First-year doctors completing internship - newly graduated doctors working under supervision across different hospital departments

Public hospitals, supervised rotations

Career Progression

Category F (40h)
NZD$92K
Category A (65h+)
NZD$129K

House Officer (PGY2-3)

Junior Doctor
NZD$120K — NZD$207K
annually

Second and third-year junior doctors - gaining experience across specialties before choosing their career path

Public hospitals, supervised rotations

Career Progression

PGY2 Category F
NZD$120K
Year 6 Category F
NZD$165K
Year 6 Category A
NZD$207K

Registrar (PGY4-6)

Training Specialist
NZD$134K — NZD$237K
annually

Early specialist training doctors - learning a specific medical specialty like surgery, medicine, or pediatrics

Public hospitals, specialty training rotations

Career Progression

Year 1 Category A
NZD$134K
Year 1 Category C
NZD$145K
Year 6 Category C
NZD$237K

Registrar (PGY7-10)

Training Specialist
NZD$180K — NZD$247K
annually

Advanced specialist training doctors - senior registrars in final years before becoming consultants

Public hospitals, specialty training rotations

Career Progression

PGY7
NZD$180K
PGY8
NZD$210K
PGY10 Max
NZD$247K

Specialist Fellow

Fellow
NZD$179K
annually

Recently qualified specialists - transitional position before becoming full consultants

Hospitals, transitioning to consultant roles

Senior Medical Officer

Training Specialist
NZD$143K — NZD$211K
annually

Non-specialist senior doctors - alternative career path to specialist training

Public hospitals, emergency departments

Consultant Specialist (New)

Medical Specialist
NZD$185K — NZD$268K
annually

Fully qualified specialist consultants - all specialties use same public hospital scale

Public hospitals, specialist clinics

Career Progression

Step 1 (New)
NZD$185K
Step 8 (Mid)
NZD$217K
Step 15 (Max)
NZD$268K

General Practitioner

Primary Care
High Demand
NZD$115K — NZD$220K
annually

Family doctors who provide primary healthcare - treat common illnesses, manage chronic conditions, and refer to specialists when needed

Private practice, community health centers, PHOs

Career Progression

New GP
NZD$115K
Average GP
NZD$158K
Senior/Partner
NZD$220K

Rural General Practitioner

Primary Care
High Demand
NZD$130K — NZD$280K
annually

Family doctors working in rural and remote areas - often providing broader scope of practice including emergency care

Rural hospitals, remote clinics, community health centers

Career Progression

New Rural GP
NZD$130K
Experienced + 5%
NZD$200K
Senior + Benefits
NZD$280K

Cardiologist

Medical Specialist
NZD$185K — NZD$450K
annually

Heart doctors who diagnose and treat heart disease, heart attacks, irregular heartbeats, and blood vessel problems

Public hospitals, private cardiology clinics

Career Progression

Public Only
NZD$185K
Public + Some Private
NZD$280K
Mixed Practice
NZD$350K
Private Focus
NZD$450K

Gastroenterologist

Medical Specialist
NZD$185K — NZD$420K
annually

Digestive system doctors who treat stomach, liver, intestinal problems, and perform colonoscopies and endoscopies

Hospitals, endoscopy units, private practice

Endocrinologist

Medical Specialist
NZD$185K — NZD$380K
annually

Hormone doctors who treat diabetes, thyroid problems, growth disorders, and other hormone-related conditions

Hospitals, diabetes clinics, private practice

Neurologist

Medical Specialist
NZD$185K — NZD$370K
annually

Brain and nervous system doctors who treat strokes, epilepsy, Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, and headaches

Hospitals, neurology clinics

Rheumatologist

Medical Specialist
NZD$185K — NZD$350K
annually

Joint and autoimmune disease doctors who treat arthritis, lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, and other inflammatory conditions

Hospitals, rheumatology clinics

Oncologist (Medical)

Medical Specialist
NZD$185K — NZD$400K
annually

Cancer doctors who treat cancer with chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and other medications

Cancer centers, hospitals

Haematologist

Medical Specialist
NZD$185K — NZD$380K
annually

Blood disorder doctors who treat leukemia, lymphoma, anemia, and other blood-related conditions

Hospitals, cancer centers

Infectious Diseases Specialist

Medical Specialist
NZD$185K — NZD$360K
annually

Infection doctors who treat complex infections, HIV, tuberculosis, and provide antimicrobial stewardship

Hospitals, public health units

Geriatrician

Medical Specialist
High Demand
NZD$185K — NZD$340K
annually

Elderly care doctors who specialize in the health and medical care of older adults

Hospitals, aged care facilities

Nephrologist

Medical Specialist
NZD$185K — NZD$370K
annually

Kidney doctors who treat kidney disease, kidney failure, and manage dialysis patients

Hospitals, dialysis units

Respiratory Physician

Medical Specialist
High Demand
NZD$185K — NZD$350K
annually

Lung doctors who treat asthma, COPD, lung cancer, sleep apnea, and other respiratory conditions

Hospitals, respiratory clinics

Immunologist

Medical Specialist
NZD$185K — NZD$360K
annually

Immune system doctors who treat allergies, immunodeficiency, and autoimmune disorders

Hospitals, specialized immunology clinics

Psychiatrist

Mental Health
High Demand
NZD$185K — NZD$400K
annually

Mental health doctors who diagnose and treat depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and other mental illnesses

Hospitals, private practice, community mental health

Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist

Mental Health
High Demand
NZD$185K — NZD$420K
annually

Mental health doctors specializing in children and teenagers with psychiatric conditions

Hospitals, child mental health services

Addiction Medicine Specialist

Mental Health
NZD$185K — NZD$360K
annually

Doctors who specialize in treating substance abuse, addiction, and dependency disorders

Addiction clinics, hospitals, community services

Orthopaedic Surgeon

Surgical Specialist
NZD$185K — NZD$550K
annually

Bone and joint surgeons who perform hip/knee replacements, fix broken bones, treat sports injuries, and spine problems

Hospitals, specialized orthopedic centers

Neurosurgeon

Surgical Specialist
NZD$185K — NZD$600K
annually

Brain and spine surgeons who operate on brain tumors, aneurysms, spinal cord injuries, and other nervous system problems

Major hospitals, neurosurgical centers

General Surgeon

Surgical Specialist
NZD$185K — NZD$480K
annually

General surgeons who perform appendectomies, gallbladder removal, hernia repairs, and other common surgical procedures

Public hospitals, private surgical centers

Cardiac Surgeon

Surgical Specialist
NZD$185K — NZD$580K
annually

Heart surgeons who perform bypass surgery, valve replacements, and other cardiac surgical procedures

Major cardiac centers

Plastic Surgeon

Surgical Specialist
NZD$185K — NZD$520K
annually

Surgeons who perform reconstructive surgery and cosmetic procedures

Hospitals, private cosmetic clinics

Urologist

Surgical Specialist
NZD$185K — NZD$450K
annually

Surgeons who treat urinary system problems and male reproductive issues

Hospitals, urology clinics

ENT Surgeon (Otolaryngologist)

Surgical Specialist
NZD$185K — NZD$420K
annually

Ear, nose, and throat surgeons who treat hearing problems, sinus issues, and head/neck conditions

Hospitals, ENT clinics

Ophthalmologist

Surgical Specialist
NZD$185K — NZD$480K
annually

Eye surgeons who perform cataract surgery, retinal surgery, and treat eye diseases

Hospitals, eye clinics

Vascular Surgeon

Surgical Specialist
NZD$185K — NZD$450K
annually

Surgeons who operate on blood vessels, arteries, and veins

Hospitals, vascular centers

Colorectal Surgeon

Surgical Specialist
NZD$185K — NZD$420K
annually

Surgeons who specialize in colon, rectal, and anal surgery

Hospitals, specialized colorectal centers

Hepatobiliary Surgeon

Surgical Specialist
NZD$185K — NZD$450K
annually

Surgeons who specialize in liver, gallbladder, and pancreatic surgery

Major hospitals, transplant centers

Thoracic Surgeon

Surgical Specialist
NZD$185K — NZD$480K
annually

Surgeons who operate on the chest, lungs, and esophagus

Major hospitals, thoracic centers

Radiologist

Procedural Specialist
High Demand
NZD$185K — NZD$450K
annually

Medical imaging doctors who read X-rays, CT scans, MRIs, and ultrasounds to diagnose diseases and injuries

Hospitals, imaging centers

Anaesthetist

Procedural Specialist
High Demand
NZD$185K — NZD$420K
annually

Anesthesia doctors who put patients to sleep for surgery and manage pain during and after operations

Operating theaters, pain clinics

Interventional Radiologist

Procedural Specialist
NZD$185K — NZD$480K
annually

Radiologists who perform minimally invasive procedures using imaging guidance

Hospitals, specialized centers

Nuclear Medicine Physician

Procedural Specialist
NZD$185K — NZD$400K
annually

Doctors who use radioactive materials for diagnosis and treatment of diseases

Hospitals, nuclear medicine centers

Radiation Oncologist

Procedural Specialist
NZD$185K — NZD$420K
annually

Cancer doctors who use radiation therapy to treat cancer

Cancer centers, hospitals

Pathologist

Laboratory Specialist
NZD$185K — NZD$380K
annually

Laboratory doctors who examine tissue samples, blood tests, and biopsies to diagnose cancer and other diseases

Hospital labs, private laboratories

Forensic Pathologist

Laboratory Specialist
NZD$185K — NZD$350K
annually

Pathologists who investigate deaths and perform autopsies for legal purposes

Coroner's offices, forensic institutes

Clinical Microbiologist

Laboratory Specialist
NZD$185K — NZD$360K
annually

Laboratory doctors who identify infectious diseases and guide antibiotic treatment

Hospital labs, public health labs

Emergency Medicine Specialist

Emergency/Critical Care
High Demand
NZD$185K — NZD$400K
annually

Emergency room doctors who treat heart attacks, strokes, accidents, and other life-threatening emergencies

Hospital emergency departments

Intensive Care Specialist

Emergency/Critical Care
High Demand
NZD$185K — NZD$420K
annually

ICU doctors who care for critically ill patients on life support, ventilators, and other intensive care equipment

Hospital intensive care units

Retrieval Medicine Specialist

Emergency/Critical Care
NZD$185K — NZD$380K
annually

Doctors who transport critically ill patients by helicopter or ambulance

Helicopter services, ambulance services

Paediatrician (General)

Pediatric Specialist
NZD$185K — NZD$380K
annually

Children's doctors who treat babies, children, and teenagers for illnesses, growth problems, and developmental issues

Hospitals, pediatric clinics

Neonatologist

Pediatric Specialist
NZD$185K — NZD$420K
annually

Doctors who specialize in the care of newborn babies, especially premature and sick infants

NICU, maternity hospitals

Paediatric Surgeon

Pediatric Specialist
NZD$185K — NZD$480K
annually

Surgeons who specialize in operating on children and infants

Children's hospitals

Paediatric Cardiologist

Pediatric Specialist
NZD$185K — NZD$450K
annually

Heart doctors who specialize in treating children with heart conditions

Children's hospitals, cardiac centers

Paediatric Oncologist

Pediatric Specialist
NZD$185K — NZD$420K
annually

Cancer doctors who specialize in treating children with cancer

Children's hospitals, cancer centers

Obstetrician & Gynaecologist

Women's Health
NZD$185K — NZD$480K
annually

Women's health doctors who deliver babies, perform cesarean sections, treat pregnancy complications, and gynecological conditions

Hospitals, private practice

Maternal-Fetal Medicine Specialist

Women's Health
NZD$185K — NZD$420K
annually

Doctors who specialize in high-risk pregnancies and complex obstetric care

Major maternity hospitals

Gynaecological Oncologist

Women's Health
NZD$185K — NZD$450K
annually

Surgeons who specialize in treating cancers of the female reproductive system

Cancer centers, major hospitals

Dermatologist

Other Specialist
High Demand
NZD$185K — NZD$450K
annually

Skin doctors who treat acne, skin cancer, eczema, psoriasis, and perform cosmetic procedures like Botox

Hospitals, dermatology clinics

Rehabilitation Medicine Specialist

Other Specialist
NZD$185K — NZD$340K
annually

Doctors who help patients recover from injuries, strokes, and disabilities

Rehabilitation hospitals, clinics

Occupational Medicine Specialist

Other Specialist
NZD$185K — NZD$320K
annually

Doctors who focus on workplace health, safety, and occupational injuries

Occupational health services, corporations

Public Health Medicine Specialist

Other Specialist
NZD$150K — NZD$280K
annually

Doctors who work on population health, disease prevention, and health policy

Government health departments, NGOs

Pain Medicine Specialist

Other Specialist
NZD$185K — NZD$380K
annually

Doctors who specialize in managing chronic pain conditions

Pain clinics, hospitals

Sleep Medicine Specialist

Other Specialist
NZD$185K — NZD$360K
annually

Doctors who diagnose and treat sleep disorders like sleep apnea and insomnia

Sleep clinics, hospitals

Palliative Care Specialist

Other Specialist
NZD$185K — NZD$340K
annually

Doctors who provide comfort care and pain management for terminally ill patients

Hospices, hospitals, community care

Sports Medicine Physician

Other Specialist
NZD$140K — NZD$280K
annually

Doctors who specialize in sports injuries, exercise medicine, and athletic performance

Sports clinics, professional sports teams

Locum General Practitioner

Locum
High Demand
NZD$200K — NZD$450K
annually

Temporary GP work - filling in for regular doctors on leave, covering busy periods, or working in understaffed areas

Various practices, rural areas, urgent care

Career Progression

Part-time Locum
NZD$200K
Regular Locum
NZD$300K
Full-time Locum
NZD$380K
Rural Premium
NZD$450K

Locum Medical Officer/Registrar

Locum
NZD$150K — NZD$350K
annually

Temporary hospital medical officer and registrar positions

Hospitals, emergency departments, medical wards

Locum Emergency Medicine

Locum
High Demand
NZD$180K — NZD$400K
annually

Temporary emergency department positions

Hospital emergency departments

Locum Anaesthetist

Locum
High Demand
NZD$200K — NZD$500K
annually

Temporary anesthesia positions

Operating theaters, day surgery centers

Locum Psychiatrist

Locum
High Demand
NZD$180K — NZD$420K
annually

Temporary psychiatry positions

Mental health units, community services

Locum Radiologist

Locum
NZD$220K — NZD$550K
annually

Temporary radiology positions including teleradiology

Hospitals, imaging centers, remote reporting
Complete salary data from official sources
New Zealand District Health Boards (NZRDA, ASMS agreements) • RNZCGP surveys • Verified industry reports. All figures include exact public-sector pay scales plus realistic private-practice ranges.
Data current as of January 2025 • 69 medical specialties and positions
Educational purposes only — not medical or financial advice