NZ
/
Auckland

AI Data Engineer

The AI Data Engineer designs and maintains data pipelines that power AI and machine learning systems. They ensure high-quality, scalable, and secure data infrastructure to support analytics, training, and real-time inference.

$
145
k
NZ
perm avg.
$
100
NZ
contract avg.

Perm

+

% YOY

Average AI Data Engineer salaries in Auckland NZ range from $136k to $153k

Contract

+

% YOY

Average AI Data Engineer contract rates in Auckland NZ range from $92 to $108 /hour

Living in

Auckland

NZ

Tāmaki Makaurau is a city shaped by water, culture, and momentum. Known as the City of Sails, it’s surrounded by beaches, islands, and volcanic landscapes, but it’s also where much of New Zealand’s commercial and tech activity is concentrated.

One of Auckland’s greatest strengths is its diversity. Home to the largest Polynesian population in the world alongside thriving European and Asian communities, the city’s talent market reflects a wide mix of perspectives, skills, and global experience. That blend continues to support growth across financial services, digital transformation, SaaS, and emerging innovation sectors.

While the cost of living can sit higher than other parts of the country, Auckland offers real opportunity — and a lifestyle that balances career ambition with outdoor living, strong community, and a uniquely Kiwi sense of possibility.

Auckland
Auckland
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$

5.92

Average cost of a coffee

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$

2,213

p/m

Average rent for 1 bed apartment

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$

61

p/m

Average gym membership

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