50% of professionals earn between $17,188 - $30,729 NZD
The median salary is $23,959
The average salary for a Design Engineer in New Zealand is NZD 23,959 - NZD 30,729 per year in 2026. The median salary is NZD 27,344 per year, based on 639 active job listings.
The cities with the most Design Engineer job opportunities in New Zealand are Auckland, Christchurch, Wellington, Queenstown, Tauranga. Auckland leads with 155 job openings.
Leading employers for Design Engineer roles in New Zealand include Apple, Fisher & Paykel Healthcare, Northpower.
Explore 639 Design Engineer job listings in New Zealand on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.