Salary of Mechanical Design Engineer in New Zealand 2026

How much does a Mechanical Design Engineer earn?

NZD 116,250 / Annual
Based on 8 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: NZD 95,000 Average salary: NZD 116,250 Maximum: NZD 10,833

Minimum
NZD 95,000 Average salary
NZD 116,250 Maximum
NZD 10,833

NZD 9,688 / Monthly
Based on 8 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: NZD 7,917 Average salary: NZD 9,688 Maximum: NZD 903

Minimum
NZD 7,917 Average salary
NZD 9,688 Maximum
NZD 903

NZD 323 / Daily
Based on 8 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: NZD 264 Average salary: NZD 323 Maximum: NZD 30

Minimum
NZD 264 Average salary
NZD 323 Maximum
NZD 30

NZD 61 / Hourly
Based on 8 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: NZD 49 Average salary: NZD 61 Maximum: NZD 6

Minimum
NZD 49 Average salary
NZD 61 Maximum
NZD 6

Salary data updated: October 2026

Salary of Mechanical Design Engineer in New Zealand

Mechanical Design Engineer

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Auckland, INTL - New Zealand Edrecruiters Full-time

Our client in New Zealand is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer with a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering...
Mechanical Design Engineer

Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand Vessev Full-time NZD 140,000 Contract

At Vessev, we’re defining a new category of marine transport: hydrofoiling electric vessels that are genuinely better...
Mechanical Design Engineer

Remote, New Zealand Mainstream Engineering Limited Full-time NZD 120,000 Contract

MEL 2020 Ltd, trading as Mainstream Engineering Consultants, is an established engineering consultancy operating in NZ...

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Salary comparison

FAQ - Mechanical Design Engineer

The average salary for Mechanical Design Engineer is AUD116,250 per year in New Zealand. Salary estimates are based on 8 salaries shared anonymously with Trabajo.org by employees with the position of Mechanical Design Engineer in New Zealand.

The lowest salary of Mechanical Design Engineer per year in New Zealand is AUD95,000

The highest salary for Mechanical Design Engineer per year in New Zealand is AUD10,833

Data updated: October 2026

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Methodology

Salary data is calculated from compensation ranges published in active job listings in New Zealand. Job postings that include salary information are analyzed to obtain minimum, average and maximum values by position. Data is updated monthly and reflects listings from the last 90 days. Sample size for this position: 8 job postings with salary.