Based on 1 submission across Aotearoa — Full-time Permanent roles only
In New Zealand's thriving tech sector, a Graduate Software Engineer collaborates with cross-functional teams to design, write, and test code under the mentorship of senior developers. They play a vital role in supporting product delivery and troubleshooting system issues, bringing fresh perspectives and up-to-date academic knowledge to agile projects. Ultimately, these professionals are essential for driving local innovation and building a sustainable pipeline of technical talent for the Kiwi digital economy. Graduates get exposure to the full software lifecycle, from requirements to deployment, while learning engineering best practice in a supportive environment. Strong fundamentals in programming and a willingness to learn quickly matter most at this stage. The role also teaches the softer skills of engineering, such as giving feedback in review and asking good questions. Teams invest in graduates, so demonstrating curiosity and humility early pays off quickly.
Base salary + bonuses, based on 1 submissions
Based on 1 anonymous submissions
Across 1 anonymous submissions, the median total salary for a Graduate Software Engineer in New Zealand is $65,000 per year. Total remuneration ranges from about $65,000 (10th percentile) to $65,000 (90th percentile).
A full-time median of $65,000 per year compares with the NZ minimum wage of $49,816 per year and the living wage of $62,192 per year.
Median pay by experience: Junior (0-2 Yrs) $65,000.
Based on 1 submissions
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