50% of professionals earn between $32,500 - $77,500 NZD
The median salary is $55,000
The average salary for a Mechanical Engineer in New Zealand is NZD 55,000 - NZD 77,500 per year in 2026. The median salary is NZD 66,250 per year, based on 1,058 active job listings.
The cities with the most Mechanical Engineer job opportunities in New Zealand are Auckland, Christchurch, Wellington, Hamilton, Tauranga. Auckland leads with 292 job openings.
Leading employers for Mechanical Engineer roles in New Zealand include Alignerr, Beca, Cubic Defence Australia & NZ, Halter, Jobr.pro.
Explore 1,058 Mechanical Engineer job listings in New Zealand on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.