Based on 1 submission across Aotearoa — Full-time Permanent roles only
Operating at the vital intersection of operational support and senior engineering, an L2.5 Intermediate Systems Engineer in New Zealand manages, optimises, and secures hybrid cloud and on-premises IT infrastructure. They are responsible for resolving complex technical escalations, implementing system upgrades, and ensuring high system availability and security. This role is crucial for maintaining business continuity and driving technological efficiency across Kiwi organisations navigating digital growth. Day to day, the role means owning infrastructure escalations, planning upgrades, and keeping documentation honest and current. Methodical troubleshooting and clear communication under pressure are the hallmarks of the level. Strong handover notes and post-incident reviews are part of the craft at this level. Engineers who reduce unplanned work by fixing root causes are the ones promoted next.
Base salary + bonuses, based on 1 submissions
Based on 1 anonymous submissions
Across 1 anonymous submissions, the median total salary for a L2.5 Intermediate Systems Engineer in New Zealand is $95,000 per year. Total remuneration ranges from about $95,000 (10th percentile) to $95,000 (90th percentile).
A full-time median of $95,000 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: Mid (3-5 Yrs) $95,000.
Based on 1 submissions
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