50% of professionals earn between $10,417 - $16,667 NZD
The median salary is $11,667
The average salary for a Civil Engineer in New Zealand is NZD 11,667 - NZD 16,667 per year in 2026. The median salary is NZD 14,167 per year, based on 3,316 active job listings.
The cities with the most Civil Engineer job opportunities in New Zealand are Auckland, Christchurch, Wellington, Queenstown, Waikato. Auckland leads with 851 job openings.
Leading employers for Civil Engineer roles in New Zealand include AECOM, Confidential, WSP in New Zealand, Arup, PSC by Rocket Lab.
Explore 3,316 Civil Engineer job listings in New Zealand on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.