doctorpay New Zealand doctor pay, from the agreements — not the agencies

The agreements

Three unions, five documents. Every salary figure on this site is read out of one of these, and every page links back to the clause.

Senior doctors

In force

ASMS SECA 2026-2027

ASMS · specialists, medical and dental officers · 1 January 2026 – 31 January 2027

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Resident doctors

In force

RDA (NZRDA) CA 2026-2028

NZRDA · resident doctors · 1 August 2026 – 30 September 2028

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In force

STONZ RMO CA 2026-2028

STONZ · resident doctors · 1 March 2026 – 30 April 2028

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Superseded

RDA (NZRDA) CA 2024-2026

NZRDA · resident doctors · 18 June 2024 – 31 July 2026

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Superseded

STONZ RMO CA 2024-2026

STONZ · resident doctors · 14 February 2024 – 28 February 2026

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Why two unions for resident doctors? NZRDA and STONZ each negotiate their own agreement with the same employer, covering the same grades. Which one applies to you follows your union membership, not your hospital. See how they differ →