Graduates from New Zealand universities are in high demand. Both in New Zealand and internationally. Below is a list of average yearly wages paid by qualification level in New Zealand in 2016.
| Job | Median Salary (NZ$) with less than 1 year experience (2016) |
|---|---|
| Accountant | $47,392 |
| Account Manager | $50,745 |
| Business Analyst | $67,988 |
| Chemist | $62,738 |
| Civil Engineer | $59,211 |
| Data Administrator | $41,398 |
| Electrical Engineer | $50,000 |
| Environmental Scientist | $50,069 |
| Finance Manager | $51,415 |
| Graphic Designer | $42,755 |
| Human Resource Advisor | $49,118 |
| Marketing Assistant | $40,000 |
| Mechanical Engineer | $50,000 |
| Office Worker | $46,646 |
| Operations Manager | $71,171 |
| Product Development Engineer | $69,198 |
| Project Engineer | $63,640 |
| Registered Nurse | $41,124 |
| Software Developer | $54,378 |
| Software Engineer | $59,255 |