Profession
Psychiatric Technicians
Care for individuals with mental or emotional conditions or disabilities, following the instructions of physicians or other health practitioners. Monitor patients' physical and emotional well-being and report to medical staff. May participate in rehabilitation and treatment programs, help with personal hygiene, and administer oral or injectable medications.
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New Zealand
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🇳🇿 New Zealand2026
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GroupAll
Median112,000 NZD
AverageN/A
Middle 50%90,000 NZD - 132,000 NZD
Decile range70,000 NZD - 150,000 NZD
Bottom decile70,000 NZD
Top decile150,000 NZD
Sources
- Tahatū Career Navigator remuneration estimates accessed 2026-06-122026 - Tahatū Career Ideas
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🇳🇿 New ZealandPsychiatric assistant