Salary of senior data engineer in New Zealand 2026

How much does a senior data engineer earn?

Salary of senior data engineer in New Zealand 2026

Salary of senior data engineer in New Zealand

NZD 14,422 / 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 13,167 Average salary
NZD 14,422 Maximum
NZD 16,667

Salary data updated: October 2026

Salary of senior data engineer in New Zealand

  • Senior Data Engineer

    Found at: Sourcestack New Zealand - 16 hours ago

    Wellington, WLG, New Zealand Snapper Full-time

    What is the purpose of the Senior Data Engineer's role? The Senior Data Engineer’s purpose is to lead Snapper’s...

  • Senior Data Engineer

    Found at: Sourcestack New Zealand - 16 hours ago

    Christchurch, Canterbury Region, New Zealand Simple Machines Full-time

    DescriptionSimple Machines is a leading independent boutique technology firm with a global presence, including teams in...

  • Senior Data Engineer

    Found at: Sourcestack New Zealand - 16 hours ago

    Westpac on Takutai Square, New Zealand Westpac Full-time

    Mō te tūranga | About the Role The Senior Data Engineer is responsible for designing, developing and maintaining high...

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Salaries in New Zealand {year}

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Chief Assurance Officer NZD 22,333 View listings
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Gastroenterologist NZD 20,417 View listings
Radiologist NZD 19,588 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
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FAQ - senior data engineer

The average salary for senior data engineer is AUD14,422 per year in New Zealand. Salary estimates are based on 25 salaries shared anonymously with Trabajo.org by employees with the position of senior data engineer in New Zealand.

The lowest salary of senior data engineer per year in New Zealand is AUD13,167

The highest salary for senior data engineer per year in New Zealand is AUD16,667

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: 25 job postings with salary.