50% of professionals earn between $10,000 - $10,833 NZD
The median salary is $10,208
The average salary for a Mechanical Engineer in New Zealand is NZD 10,208 - NZD 10,833 per year in 2026. The median salary is NZD 10,521 per year, based on 1,146 active job listings.
The cities with the most Mechanical Engineer job opportunities in New Zealand are Auckland, Christchurch, Wellington, Waikato, Hamilton. Auckland leads with 288 job openings.
Leading employers for Mechanical Engineer roles in New Zealand include Alignerr, Aurecon, Contact Energy Ltd, Aurecon Group, Rio Tinto.
Explore 1,146 Mechanical Engineer job listings in New Zealand on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.