Profession
Mental Health Counselors
Counsel and advise individuals and groups to promote optimum mental and emotional health, with an emphasis on prevention. May help individuals deal with a broad range of mental health issues, such as those associated with addictions and substance abuse; family, parenting, and marital problems; stress management; self-esteem; or aging.
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New Zealand
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🇳🇿 New Zealand2026
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GroupAll
Median96,738 NZD
AverageN/A
Middle 50%86,912 NZD - 106,564 NZD
Decile range77,087 NZD - 116,390 NZD
Bottom decile77,087 NZD
Top decile116,390 NZD
Sources
- Tahatū Career Navigator remuneration estimates accessed 2026-06-122026 - Tahatū Career Ideas
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