50% of professionals earn between $11,667 - $16,667 NZD
The median salary is $12,373
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The average salary for a Data Engineer in New Zealand is NZD 12,373 - NZD 16,667 per year in 2026. The median salary is NZD 14,520 per year, based on 942 active job listings.
The cities with the most Data Engineer job opportunities in New Zealand are Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Wellington Central, Auckland City. Auckland leads with 479 job openings.
Leading employers for Data Engineer roles in New Zealand include Provoke Solutions, NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, New Zealand Government, Binance, Digitalgarage.
Explore 942 Data Engineer job listings in New Zealand on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.