50% of professionals earn between $37,500 - $92,500 NZD
The median salary is $65,000
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The average salary for a Mechanical Engineer in New Zealand is NZD 65,000 - NZD 92,500 per year in 2026. The median salary is NZD 78,750 per year, based on 642 active job listings.
The cities with the most Mechanical Engineer job opportunities in New Zealand are Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Tauranga, Hamilton. Auckland leads with 158 job openings.
Leading employers for Mechanical Engineer roles in New Zealand include Alignerr, New World Immigration, SwiftCruit, AECOM, Contact Energy.
Explore 642 Mechanical Engineer job listings in New Zealand on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.