50% of professionals earn between $10,938 - $12,813 NZD
The median salary is $11,875
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The average salary for a Design Engineer in New Zealand is NZD 11,875 - NZD 12,813 per year in 2026. The median salary is NZD 12,344 per year, based on 999 active job listings.
The cities with the most Design Engineer job opportunities in New Zealand are Auckland, Christchurch, Wellington, Hamilton, Tauranga. Auckland leads with 380 job openings.
Leading employers for Design Engineer roles in New Zealand include Aurecon, AECOM, Halter, Egis Group, WorleyParsons.
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