50% of professionals earn between $10,313 - $95,563 NZD
The median salary is $45,417
The average salary for a Civil Engineer in New Zealand is NZD 45,417 - NZD 95,563 per year in 2026. The median salary is NZD 70,490 per year, based on 2,884 active job listings.
The cities with the most Civil Engineer job opportunities in New Zealand are Auckland, Christchurch, Wellington, Dunedin, Queenstown. Auckland leads with 539 job openings.
Leading employers for Civil Engineer roles in New Zealand include WSP in New Zealand, AECOM, Pinnacles Civil, Stantec Consulting International Ltd., 84 Recruitment Limited.
Explore 2,884 Civil Engineer job listings in New Zealand on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.