50% of professionals earn between $11,250 - $125,000 NZD
The median salary is $12,500
The average salary for a Civil Engineer in New Zealand is NZD 60,167 - NZD 75,500 per year in 2026. The median salary is NZD 14,584 per year, based on 542 active job listings.
The cities with the most Civil Engineer job opportunities in New Zealand are Auckland, Christchurch, Wellington, Tauranga, Queenstown. Auckland leads with 125 job openings.
Leading employers for Civil Engineer roles in New Zealand include AllRecruits, Hays.
Explore 542 Civil Engineer job listings in New Zealand on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.