Mary O'Keeffe investigating a historical site
Archaeologists study past societies, people and cultures by investigating and examining materials and artefacts, and by surveying historical sites. Archaeologists may also be involved in the protection and conservation of archaeological sites.
He whakamārama
Ko ta te kaihuakanga mahi ko te rangahau porihanga, iwi hoki, tikanga a-iwi hoki o mua ma te hopara me te arohi rawa, taonga hoki o mua pera i nga kainga, nga pakarukaru, nga taputapu, nga ahu otaota (ko nga rapihi o nehe pera i nga parapara kai) me nga mahi toi, me te tirotiro i nga wahi whai hitori. I etahi wa ka whai wahi hoki te kaihuakanga i roto i te kaupapa o te whakamarumaru me te tiaki wahi whaipara tangata.
Entry Requirements
To become an archaeologist you need a Master of Arts majoring in anthropology and specialising in archaeology.
Pay
Salaries vary, but archaeologists usually earn between $30,000 and $100,000 per year.
Job Outlook
In 1993 the Historic Places Act was introduced, which caused significant increases in employment opportunities for new and experienced archaeologists.
