AI Jobs in New Zealand (2026)
New Zealand has a growing tech ecosystem with over 2,400 startups and increasing AI adoption. Auckland and Wellington are the primary hubs, with strengths in agritech AI, enterprise software, and a strong research pipeline from universities like the University of Auckland and Victoria University.
Last updated: June 29, 2026
Latest AI Jobs in New Zealand
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Engineering Manager - Content Machine Learning
Data Engineer
Principal Data Engineer / Data Migration Lead – Snowflake & Modern Analytics
Senior ML Research Engineer, NZ
Intermediate Software Engineer-Internal Platform & AI Enablement (Auckland,NZ)
Senior Data Engineer / Consultant - Databricks
Data Engineer - Azure
Data & AI Specialist
Social Media Annotation - Freelance AI Trainer Project
English (New Zealand) Language Specialist - Freelance AI Trainer Project
Māori Language Specialist - Freelance AI Trainer Project
Enterprise Account Executive, ANZ
Global Lead, AI for Programmatic Impact
Engineering Manager
Engineering Manager
Staff Software Engineer
Full Stack Engineer
Staff Backend Engineer, AST: Composition Analysis
Head of AI Solutions & Engineering - Technology & Innovation
Frequently Asked Questions
Which cities in New Zealand have AI jobs?
Auckland leads New Zealand's AI job market, followed by Wellington and Christchurch. Auckland's tech scene is the largest, while Wellington has strong government and research-related AI roles.
What are AI salaries in New Zealand?
AI salaries in New Zealand range from NZD 90K to 140K for mid-level roles and NZD 140K to 200K+ for senior positions. While lower than Australia in absolute terms, the quality of life and lower cost of living outside Auckland make it attractive.
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