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Heavy Truck Driver

Kaitaraiwa Taraka Taumaha

Heavy truck drivers drive trucks with or without trailers. They may transport materials, livestock, general freight, and hazardous substances or spread fertiliser.

Job opportunities: Good

Training usually required: 1-2 years

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Heavy truck drivers usually earn
$24-$35 per hour

Highly skilled heavy truck drivers can earn
$35-$45 per hour

Train Driver

Kaitaraiwa Rerewhenua

Train drivers drive passenger or freight trains. They may shift (shunt) carriages and wagons using trains or remote controls.

Job opportunities: Average

Training usually required: 1 year

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Train drivers usually earn
$45-$57 per hour

Train drivers can earn
$37-$62 per hour

Forensic Scientist

Kaipūtaiao Taihara

Forensic scientists apply scientific knowledge and skills to investigate crimes and help the police find or eliminate crime suspects. They may research developing or improving forensic techniques.

Job opportunities: Poor

Training usually required: 4-5 years

Manufacturing and technology
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Forensic senior scientists can earn
$106K-$127K per year

Forensic senior science leaders can earn
$121K-$142K per year

Case Manager

Kaiwhakahaere Kēhi

Case managers work with individuals and families to help them overcome hardship, and access social services and support.

Job opportunities: Good

Training usually required: <1 year

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Case managers usually earn
$60K-$80K per year

Flooring Installer

Kaiwhakauru Uhi

Flooring installers lay, replace and repair floor coverings such as carpet, linoleum, vinyl and timber.

Job opportunities: Good

Training usually required: 2-3 years

Construction and infrastructure

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Flooring installers usually earn
$24-$35 per hour

Health and Safety Adviser

Kaitohutohu Hauora-Haumaru

Health and safety advisers monitor workplace health and safety hazards, train employees on health and safety procedures, and investigate accidents.

Job opportunities: Good

Training usually required: 1-3 years

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Health and safety advisers with less than two years' experience usually earn
$51K-$70K per year

Health and safety advisers with more than seven years' experience can earn
$100K-$125K per year

Product Assembler

Kaiwaihanga Taputapu

Product assemblers put together parts of metal products, machinery, electrical and electronic equipment, telecommunications equipment, joinery products and other goods.