50% of professionals earn between $10,417 - $11,667 NZD
The median salary is $11,042
The average salary for a Project Engineer in New Zealand is NZD 11,042 - NZD 11,667 per year in 2026. The median salary is NZD 11,355 per year, based on 1,052 active job listings.
The cities with the most Project Engineer job opportunities in New Zealand are Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Waikato, Napier. Auckland leads with 217 job openings.
Leading employers for Project Engineer roles in New Zealand include Fulton Hogan, Brian Perry Civil, Babcock International, Transpower New Zealand, Fluid Recruitment Limited.
Explore 1,052 Project Engineer job listings in New Zealand on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.