50% of professionals earn between $10,000 - $12,917 NZD
The median salary is $11,667
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The average salary for a Software Engineer in New Zealand is NZD 11,667 - NZD 12,917 per year in 2026. The median salary is NZD 12,292 per year, based on 3,223 active job listings.
The cities with the most Software Engineer job opportunities in New Zealand are Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Hamilton, Kapiti. Auckland leads with 1,555 job openings.
Leading employers for Software Engineer roles in New Zealand include Alignerr, ASB Bank, Air New Zealand, Canonical, Capgemini.
Explore 3,223 Software Engineer job listings in New Zealand on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.