50% of professionals earn between $79,500 - $140,000 NZD
The median salary is $112,000
The average salary for a Architect in New Zealand is NZD 79,500 - NZD 140,000 per year in 2026. The median salary is NZD 110,875 per year, based on 3,980 active job listings.
The cities with the most Architect job opportunities in New Zealand are Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Workfromhome, Waikato. Auckland leads with 1,965 job openings.
Leading employers for Architect roles in New Zealand include Tait Communications, CyberCX, Equinox IT, Stantec Consulting International Ltd., AECOM.
Explore 3,980 Architect job listings in New Zealand on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.