50% of professionals earn between $10,833 - $15,834 NZD
The median salary is $11,667
The average salary for a Software Engineer in New Zealand is NZD 11,667 - NZD 15,834 per year in 2026. The median salary is NZD 13,751 per year, based on 3,455 active job listings.
The cities with the most Software Engineer job opportunities in New Zealand are Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Auckland City, Queenstown. Auckland leads with 1,481 job openings.
Leading employers for Software Engineer roles in New Zealand include beBee Premium, Consortium For Clinical Research And Innovation Singapore, Bank of New Zealand, Halter, ASB Bank.
Explore 3,455 Software Engineer job listings in New Zealand on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.