Salary of Mechanical Engineer in New Zealand 2026

How much does a Mechanical Engineer earn?

NZD 112,400 / Annual
Based on 25 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: NZD 80,000 Average salary: NZD 112,400 Maximum: NZD 10,833

Minimum
NZD 80,000 Average salary
NZD 112,400 Maximum
NZD 10,833

NZD 9,367 / Monthly
Based on 25 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: NZD 6,667 Average salary: NZD 9,367 Maximum: NZD 903

Minimum
NZD 6,667 Average salary
NZD 9,367 Maximum
NZD 903

NZD 312 / Daily
Based on 25 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: NZD 222 Average salary: NZD 312 Maximum: NZD 30

Minimum
NZD 222 Average salary
NZD 312 Maximum
NZD 30

NZD 59 / Hourly
Based on 25 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: NZD 42 Average salary: NZD 59 Maximum: NZD 6

Minimum
NZD 42 Average salary
NZD 59 Maximum
NZD 6

Salary data updated: September 2026

Salary of Mechanical Engineer in New Zealand

Mechanical engineer

Found at: Sourcestack New Zealand - 18 hours ago

Wellington, New Zealand Canstaff Full-time

About the Role: We are seeking a skilled and innovative Mechanical Engineer to join our team. You will be...
Mechanical Engineer

Found at: Sourcestack New Zealand - 18 hours ago

Hamilton, New Zealand Gallagher Group Full-time

For Engineers who love solving real problemsThe most rewarding engineering isn't about creating the perfect design on...
Mechanical Engineer

Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand Caliber Design Ltd Full-time NZD 130,000 Contract

MECHANICAL ENGINEERS IN AUCKLAND - WE NEED YOU We are busier than ever - our clients who are designing and manufacturing...

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Position	Average salary / Annual
Chief Financial Officer	NZD 22,712	View listings
Chief Assurance Officer	NZD 22,333	View listings
General Manager Operations Auckland location	NZD 20,833	View listings
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Gastroenterologist	NZD 20,417	View listings
Radiologist	NZD 18,947	View listings
Chief Medical Officer & Surgeon - Health Leadership	NZD 17,500	View listings
Enterprise Architect	NZD 17,500	View listings
Manager, Technical Integration & Process Engineering	NZD 16,955	View listings
Executive Director - Commercial and Advisory	NZD 16,596	View listings

Salary comparison

FAQ - Mechanical Engineer

The average salary for Mechanical Engineer is AUD112,400 per year in New Zealand. Salary estimates are based on 25 salaries shared anonymously with Trabajo.org by employees with the position of Mechanical Engineer in New Zealand.

The lowest salary of Mechanical Engineer per year in New Zealand is AUD80,000

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

Data updated: September 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: 25 job postings with salary.