General Practitioner (GP) Doctor 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. Job ads in New Zealand often do not mention remuneration. Salaries are generally negotiable, within limits.
Job titles in this occupation vary and some examples are family doctor, GP, doctor and medical practitioner.
General practitioners basic earnings will generally range from $100,000 to $150,000 in New Zealand.
The Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners is the professional body which provides training and professional development for general practitioners and sets standards for general practice.
There is a shortage of general practitioners in New Zealand and this occupation is currently on New Zealand’s long term skills shortage list.
General Practitioner (GP) Doctor Salaries / Wages in 2011-2012
| Position | Salary / Wage $ | Location |
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| Junior General Practitioner (GP) Doctor | 60,000 – 70,000 | Auckland |
| Senior General Practitioner (GP) Doctor | 190,000 | Auckland |
| Part-time General Practitioner (GP) Doctor | 85 – 90 per hour | Auckland |
| Experienced General Practitioner / Family Doctor | 80,000 – 110,000 | Wellington |
| Part-time General Practitioner (GP) Doctor | 50 – 70 per hour | Christchurch |
| General Practitioner (GP) Doctor | up to 200,000 | Queenstown |
| General Practitioner (GP) Doctor | 180,000 – 190,000 | Southland |
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