50% of professionals earn between $10,000 - $12,500 NZD
The median salary is $10,834
The average salary for a AI Engineer in New Zealand is NZD 10,834 - NZD 12,500 per year in 2026. The median salary is NZD 11,667 per year, based on 1,737 active job listings.
The cities with the most AI Engineer job opportunities in New Zealand are Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Workfromhome, Nelson. Auckland leads with 845 job openings.
Leading employers for AI Engineer roles in New Zealand include DataAnnotation, Future Secure AI, Air New Zealand, YO IT Consulting, Arvion Services.
Explore 1,737 AI Engineer job listings in New Zealand on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.