Ringawera
Cooks prepare, cook and serve food. They work in cafes, bars, hospitals, schools, daycare centres, fast food outlets, or for caterers.
Cooks usually earn
$25-$27 per hour
Kaitauwhiro Pūtea
Actuaries predict and assess the financial risks and impacts of future events. They work in areas such as insurance, superannuation and investment.
Trainee actuaries usually earn
$55K-$165K per year
Qualified actuaries with five years' experience usually earn
$140K-$180K per year
Kaiwhakangungu Tinana/Mahi Ngaio
Personal trainers/exercise professionals provide expertise, knowledge and structured support to improve and maintain health and wellness through physical activity.
Exercise professionals usually earn
$24-$70 per hour
Personal trainers usually earn
$45-$90 per hour
Kaiwhakahaere Waka Rererangi
Aeroplane pilots fly planes that transport people and goods, or spread fertiliser or bait.
Aeroplane pilots usually earn
$96K-$283K per year
Aeroplane pilots can earn
$62K-$392K per year
Kaihangarau Take Pūkaha
Mechanical engineering technicians help mechanical engineers design, develop, test and manufacture mechanical devices, including tools, engines and machines.
Entry-level mechanical engineering technicians usually earn
$49K-$65K per year
Mechanical engineering technicians in managerial roles usually earn
$85K-$140K per year
Kaihangarau Haurehu
Anaesthetic technicians assist anaesthetists during operations, and prepare operating theatres and clinics for anaesthetic procedures.
Anaesthetic technicians usually earn
$84K-$99K per year
Anaesthetic technicians can earn
$73K-$105K per year
Kaitiaki Kararehe
Animal care attendants care for, and clean up after animals in places like kennels, pet shops and animal shelters.
Animal care attendants usually earn
$24 per hour
Senior animal care attendants usually earn
$25-$26 per hour
Kaimātai Koiora Moana
Marine biologists study animals and plants that live in the sea and freshwater, and how they interact with their surroundings.
Marine Biologists at Crown research agencies can earn
$71K- $177K per year
Marine biologists at universities can earn
$58K- $198K per year
Kaitiaki Pūranga
Archivists assess, organise, store and provide access to records and documents of long-term historical or research value. They also advise people and organisations about their archives.
Archivists with up to four years' experience usually earn
$49K-$60K per year
Archivists with five or more years' experience usually earn
$60K-$70K per year
Kaitohu Toi (Kiriata, Pouaka Whakaata, Whakaari rānei)
Art directors plan, organise and control artistic aspects of film, television or stage productions.
Pay rates for art directors vary depending on the size, length and budget of the production.
