50% of professionals earn between $15,625 - $96,250 NZD
The median salary is $18,333
The average salary for a Software Engineer in New Zealand is NZD 50,654 - NZD 60,797 per year in 2026. The median salary is NZD 19,167 per year, based on 1,039 active job listings.
The cities with the most Software Engineer job opportunities in New Zealand are Auckland, Christchurch, Wellington, Otago, Queenstown. Auckland leads with 487 job openings.
Leading employers for Software Engineer roles in New Zealand include Air New Zealand, ANZ, Atlassian, Canonical, Cognex Corporation.
Explore 1,039 Software Engineer job listings in New Zealand on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.