Builds and maintains cloud-based infrastructure using platforms such as AWS or Azure. Automates provisioning, monitors performance, and keeps systems secure and resilient. Behind many of the online services New Zealanders rely on. The role suits people who pair scripting and automation skills with a good grasp of security fundamentals. Certifications such as AWS Solutions Architect or Azure Administrator are common markers of progress in the field. Day-to-day work involves code-led infrastructure, monitoring, and the steady discipline of making changes safely. Engineers who document well and keep systems simple are the ones teams rely on during incidents.

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Total Remuneration Range

Base salary + bonuses, based on 1 submissions

Minimum Wage
$49,816
Living Wage
$62,192
Median
$106,000
90th Percentile
$106,000
Minimum Wage
$23.95/hr
$49,816/year
2.1×
This role pays 2.1 times the minimum wage
+113%
Living Wage
$29.90/hr
$62,192/year
1.7×
This role pays 1.7 times the living wage
+70%
National Wage Percentile
$106,000
median salary for this role
Top 19.1%
This role's median is higher than 80.9% of all NZ wage/salary earners
542,240 earners at or above this salary
Source: IRD Wage & Salary Distributions — March 2026

Common questions about Cloud Infrastructure Engineer pay

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What is the median salary for Cloud Infrastructure Engineer in New Zealand?

Across 1 anonymous submissions, the median total salary for a Cloud Infrastructure Engineer in New Zealand is $106,000 per year. Total remuneration ranges from about $106,000 (10th percentile) to $106,000 (90th percentile).

How does Cloud Infrastructure Engineer pay compare with NZ wage benchmarks?

A full-time median of $106,000 per year compares with the NZ minimum wage of $49,816 per year and the living wage of $62,192 per year.

What does a Cloud Infrastructure Engineer earn at each experience level?

Median pay by experience: Senior (6-9 Yrs) $106,000.

Most Common Perks

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    • Flexible Working Hours 100%
      • Health Insurance 100%
        • KiwiSaver Match > 3% 0%
          • Extra Annual Leave (5+ Weeks) 0%
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Pay by Experience Level

Median salary progression

Senior (6-9 Yrs)
$106,000

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$106,000
Auckland 6 - 9 years (Senior) Sep 2026

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