50% of professionals earn between $14,063 - $14,688 NZD
The median salary is $14,375
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The average salary for a Design Engineer in New Zealand is NZD 14,375 - NZD 14,688 per year in 2026. The median salary is NZD 14,532 per year, based on 560 active job listings.
The cities with the most Design Engineer job opportunities in New Zealand are Auckland, Christchurch, Wellington, Hamilton, Christchurch Central. Auckland leads with 217 job openings.
Leading employers for Design Engineer roles in New Zealand include WSP In New Zealand, Auckland Transport, Fisher Paykel Healthcare, Halter, New World Immigration.
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