50% of professionals earn between $72,000 - $150,000 NZD
The median salary is $140,000
The average salary for a Quality Engineer in New Zealand is NZD 72,000 - NZD 150,000 per year in 2026. The median salary is NZD 125,500 per year, based on 409 active job listings.
The cities with the most Quality Engineer job opportunities in New Zealand are Auckland, Howick, Wellington, Māngere-Ōtāhuhu, Tauranga. Auckland leads with 223 job openings.
Leading employers for Quality Engineer roles in New Zealand include Air New Zealand, Schneider Electric, Tauranga City Council, Halter, Fisher & Paykel Healthcare.
Explore 409 Quality Engineer job listings in New Zealand on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.