Average salary
$59,000 - $65,190
Median salary
$59,000 - $65,190
Lower rangeUpper range
Salary distribution by percentile
10th percentile$29K
25th percentile$36K
Median$59K
75th percentile$65K
90th percentile$75K
50% of professionals earn between $35,750 - $65,190 NZD
The median salary is $59,000
Top cities
Auckland253 job openings
Christchurch134 job openings
Wellington97 job openings
Hamilton52 job openings
Tauranga52 job openings
Queenstown48 job openings
Hastings37 job openings
Invercargill36 job openings
Timaru24 job openings
Christchurch Central22 job openings
Auckland City21 job openings
Canterbury20 job openings
The average salary for a Machine Operator in New Zealand is NZD 59,000 - NZD 65,190 per year in 2026. The median salary is NZD 62,095 per year, based on 1,748 active job listings.
The cities with the most Machine Operator job opportunities in New Zealand are Auckland, Christchurch, Wellington, Hamilton, Tauranga. Auckland leads with 253 job openings.
Explore 1,748 Machine Operator job listings in New Zealand on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.