50% of professionals earn between $18,750 - $130,276 NZD
The median salary is $101,287
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The average salary for a Data Engineer in New Zealand is NZD 101,287 - NZD 130,276 per year in 2026. The median salary is NZD 115,782 per year, based on 1,472 active job listings.
The cities with the most Data Engineer job opportunities in New Zealand are Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Hamilton, Rotorua. Auckland leads with 656 job openings.
Leading employers for Data Engineer roles in New Zealand include Air New Zealand, Future Secure AI, ASB Bank, Absolute IT, Bank Of New Zealand.
Explore 1,472 Data Engineer job listings in New Zealand on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.