50% of professionals earn between $60,000 - $115,000 NZD
The median salary is $110,000
The average salary for a Mechanical Engineer in New Zealand is NZD 110,000 - NZD 115,000 per year in 2026. The median salary is NZD 112,500 per year, based on 990 active job listings.
The cities with the most Mechanical Engineer job opportunities in New Zealand are Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Tauranga, Hamilton. Auckland leads with 300 job openings.
Leading employers for Mechanical Engineer roles in New Zealand include Alignerr, Beca, Cubic Defence Australia & NZ, New World Immigration, Halter.
Explore 990 Mechanical Engineer job listings in New Zealand on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.