Average salary
$46,500 - $47,250
Median salary
$46,500 - $47,250
Lower rangeUpper range
Salary distribution by percentile
10th percentile$37K
25th percentile$46K
Median$47K
75th percentile$47K
90th percentile$54K
50% of professionals earn between $45,750 - $47,250 NZD
The median salary is $46,500
Top cities
Christchurch76 job openings
Auckland71 job openings
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The average salary for a Heavy Equipment Operator in New Zealand is NZD 46,500 - NZD 47,250 per year in 2026. The median salary is NZD 46,875 per year, based on 549 active job listings.
The cities with the most Heavy Equipment Operator job opportunities in New Zealand are Christchurch, Auckland, Hamilton, Wellington, Christchurch Central. Christchurch leads with 76 job openings.
Explore 549 Heavy Equipment Operator job listings in New Zealand on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.