Profession
Genetic Counselors
Assess individual or family risk for a variety of inherited conditions, such as genetic disorders and birth defects. Provide information to other healthcare providers or to individuals and families concerned with the risk of inherited conditions. Advise individuals and families to support informed decisionmaking and coping methods for those at risk. May help conduct research related to genetic conditions or genetic counseling.
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New Zealand
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🇳🇿 New Zealand2026
Genetic counsellorTahatū Career Ideas T00523
GroupAll
Median95,000 NZD
AverageN/A
Middle 50%76,000 NZD - 105,000 NZD
Decile range71,034 NZD - 127,814 NZD
Bottom decile71,034 NZD
Top decile127,814 NZD
Sources
- Tahatū Career Navigator remuneration estimates accessed 2026-06-122026 - Tahatū Career Ideas
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🇳🇿 New ZealandGenetic counsellor