50% of professionals earn between $32,813 - $77,604 NZD
The median salary is $55,209
The average salary for a Project Engineer in New Zealand is NZD 55,209 - NZD 77,604 per year in 2026. The median salary is NZD 66,407 per year, based on 490 active job listings.
The cities with the most Project Engineer job opportunities in New Zealand are Auckland, Christchurch, Hamilton, Wellington, Dunedin. Auckland leads with 113 job openings.
Leading employers for Project Engineer roles in New Zealand include ABB, CORDE, Downer, Fulton Hogan, Hays.
Explore 490 Project Engineer job listings in New Zealand on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.