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Navy Officer

Āpiha Tauā Moana

Navy officers train navy sailors, manage field exercises and lead sailors in combat, peacekeeping missions, border patrols and disaster relief.

Job opportunities: Average

Training usually required: <1 year

Services industries
Social and community services

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Navy officer cadets usually earn
$51K per year

Lieutenant commanders can earn
$101K-$133K per year

Naval Architect

Kaihoahoa Tāruru

Naval architects plan, design and supervise the construction and repair of ships, yachts and boats.

Job opportunities: Good

Training usually required: 4 years

Construction and infrastructure
Creative industries

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New naval architects usually earn
$62K-$78K per year

Naval architects with more than three years' experience usually earn
$85K-$150K per year

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

Services industries

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Trainee train drivers usually earn
$27-$43 per hour

Qualified train drivers and team leaders can earn
$47-$58 per hour

Forest Manager

Kaimahi Ngahere

Forest managers plan and direct the planting, growth, harvesting and protection of forests for wood production.

Job opportunities: Good

Training usually required: 3 years

Primary industries

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Forest managers with up to five years' experience usually earn
$55K-$95K per year

Senior forest managers usually earn
$95K-$150K per year

Army Officer

Āpiha Ope Tauā

Army officers train army soldiers, manage field exercises and lead soldiers in combat, security operations, peacekeeping missions and disaster relief.

Job opportunities: Average

Training usually required: 1-2 years

Services industries
Social and community services

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Army officer cadets usually earn
$51K-$74K per year

Majors can earn
$101K-$133K per year

Professional Sportsperson

Kaiwhakataetae Ngaio

Professional sportspeople take part in competitive national and international sports such as rugby, football, cricket, netball, golf, tennis and horse racing.