The salary trajectory of a Graduate Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at NZ$0 per year (estimate) and goes up to NZ$0 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Graduate Engineer at Downer is NZ$109,565 per year or NZ$53 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly NZ$165,986 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between NZ$88,922 (25th percentile) and NZ$136,751 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 30 salaries submitted by Downer Graduate Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jun 2026.
Engineering with an estimated total pay of NZ$43K - NZ$47K/yr
Cadet Engineer with an estimated total pay of NZ$51K - NZ$56K/yr