50% of professionals earn between $11,250 - $13,750 NZD
The median salary is $12,500
The average salary for a Design Engineer in New Zealand is NZD 12,500 - NZD 13,750 per year in 2026. The median salary is NZD 13,125 per year, based on 612 active job listings.
The cities with the most Design Engineer job opportunities in New Zealand are Auckland, Christchurch, Wellington, Queenstown, Tauranga. Auckland leads with 193 job openings.
Leading employers for Design Engineer roles in New Zealand include Tait Communications, PERSOL, Re-Leased, Canstaff, Mainstream Engineering.
Explore 612 Design Engineer job listings in New Zealand on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.