The salary trajectory of a Systems 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 Systems Engineer at Open Polytechnic is NZ$151,425 per year or NZ$73 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly NZ$227,062 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between NZ$123,469 (25th percentile) and NZ$187,909 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 2 salaries submitted by Open Polytechnic Systems Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.