Basic pay before tax is between NZD49,000-80,000 annually depending on years of experience. Basic pay starts around NZD 24-25 per hour and it will increase depending on your years of experience. A nurse with 3 years of experience can expect an average weekly pay of NZD1000 (after tax). You also get penal rates and other allowances depending on the organisation you work. For instance, District health boards pay time and half on weekends.