50% of professionals earn between $10,000 - $11,146 NZD
The median salary is $10,417
The average salary for a Mechanical Engineer in New Zealand is NZD 10,417 - NZD 11,146 per year in 2026. The median salary is NZD 10,782 per year, based on 702 active job listings.
The cities with the most Mechanical Engineer job opportunities in New Zealand are Auckland, Christchurch, Wellington, Hamilton, Waikato. Auckland leads with 153 job openings.
Leading employers for Mechanical Engineer roles in New Zealand include Alignerr, Aurecon, Aurecon Group, Contact Energy Ltd, Oji Fibre Solutions.
Explore 702 Mechanical Engineer job listings in New Zealand on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.