50% of professionals earn between $10,313 - $12,500 NZD
The median salary is $11,563
The average salary for a Civil Engineer in New Zealand is NZD 11,563 - NZD 12,500 per year in 2026. The median salary is NZD 12,032 per year, based on 1,686 active job listings.
The cities with the most Civil Engineer job opportunities in New Zealand are Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Tauranga, Hamilton. Auckland leads with 352 job openings.
Leading employers for Civil Engineer roles in New Zealand include Talent Propeller Limited, Tonkin + Taylor, Pinnacles Civil, Alexander Knight Recruitment, Maven Takapuna.
Explore 1,686 Civil Engineer job listings in New Zealand on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.