50% of professionals earn between $10,261 - $11,615 NZD
The median salary is $10,938
The average salary for a Civil Engineer in New Zealand is NZD 10,938 - NZD 11,615 per year in 2026. The median salary is NZD 11,277 per year, based on 1,190 active job listings.
The cities with the most Civil Engineer job opportunities in New Zealand are Auckland, Christchurch, Wellington, Hamilton, Tauranga. Auckland leads with 218 job openings.
Leading employers for Civil Engineer roles in New Zealand include AECOM, Tonkin + Taylor, Pinnacles Civil, Talent Propeller Limited, Maven Takapuna.
Explore 1,190 Civil Engineer job listings in New Zealand on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.