50% of professionals earn between $109,000 - $197,000 NZD
The median salary is $154,000
The average salary for a Quality Engineer in New Zealand is NZD 109,000 - NZD 197,000 per year in 2026. The median salary is NZD 153,500 per year, based on 229 active job listings.
The cities with the most Quality Engineer job opportunities in New Zealand are Auckland, Christchurch, Wellington, Queenstown, Waikato. Auckland leads with 102 job openings.
Leading employers for Quality Engineer roles in New Zealand include Fonterra, Foodstuffs North Island Limited, Air New Zealand, Rocket Lab USA Inc., Higgins.
Explore 229 Quality Engineer job listings in New Zealand on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.