50% of professionals earn between $10,834 - $12,917 NZD
The median salary is $11,667
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The average salary for a AI Engineer in New Zealand is NZD 11,667 - NZD 12,917 per year in 2026. The median salary is NZD 12,292 per year, based on 1,204 active job listings.
The cities with the most AI Engineer job opportunities in New Zealand are Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Hamilton, Queenstown. Auckland leads with 621 job openings.
Leading employers for AI Engineer roles in New Zealand include Air New Zealand, YO IT Consulting, Future Secure AI, DataAnnotation, Auror.
Explore 1,204 AI Engineer job listings in New Zealand on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.