50% of professionals earn between $57,310 - $129,394 NZD
The median salary is $101,287
The average salary for a Data Scientist in New Zealand is NZD 101,287 - NZD 129,394 per year in 2026. The median salary is NZD 115,341 per year, based on 1,085 active job listings.
The cities with the most Data Scientist job opportunities in New Zealand are Auckland, Wellington, Workfromhome, Christchurch, Waikato. Auckland leads with 464 job openings.
Leading employers for Data Scientist roles in New Zealand include ACC New Zealand, NZ Qualifications Authority, New Zealand Qualifications Authority, Wsp, Wsp In New Zealand.
Explore 1,085 Data Scientist job listings in New Zealand on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.