Ambulance Officer / Paramedic Salaries in New Zealand
Salary and wage information for New Zealand professions is compiled regularly by analysis of New Zealand jobs advertised in major publications. Salaries are annual unless otherwise stated.
Many ambulance officers in New Zealand begin working as volunteers for organisations like St John working alongside full-time ambulance officers and then progressing towards a paid career.
Volunteers can take up to three years to obtain the recognised qualification, the National Diploma in Ambulance Practice (Level 5). Training is provided free of charge.
Typically, earnings range from a starting salary of between $35,000 and $40,000 rising up to between $60,000 and $70,000 for those with advanced paramedic qualifications.
Ambulance Officer / Paramedic Salaries / Wages in 2011-2012
| Ambulance Officer / Paramedic | Salary / Wage $ | Location |
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| Paramedic | 55,000 – 60,000 | Auckland |
| Ambulance Officer | 40,000 – 55,000 | Auckland |
| Advanced Paramedic | 60,000 – 70,000 | Auckland |
| Graduate Recruit Paramedic | 40,000 | Auckland |
| Eperienced Ambulance Officer / Paramedic | 55,000 – 60,000 | Wellington |
| Ambulance Officer / Paramedic | 40,000 – 60,000 | Christchurch |
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