Graham Renner pulling the skin over a mannequin
Taxidermists prepare, repair and mount skins and skeletons of animals, birds and fish for display, research or study purposes.
He whakamārama
He kaiwhakareri, whakaora hiako kararehe, manu, ika ranei kia pai mo te puru hei whakaari (display) mo te rangahau tikanga ranei.
Entry Requirements
There are no specific entry requirements to become a taxidermist.
Pay
Salaries vary, as many taxidermists are self-employed.
Job Outlook
Almost every taxidermist in New Zealand has a one to two-year backlog of work, yet for people with little taxidermy experience the chances of getting work are remote.
