Kaimahi Mīti/Mātaitai
Meat/seafood process workers process, grade and package meat, fish or shellfish for local and overseas markets. Some also slaughter animals.
Meat/seafood process workers usually earn
$48K-$86K per year
Kaimahi Maitai
Metal workers make patterns and moulds for metal castings, heat and hammer metal into shape, and repair metal parts and equipment.
Metal workers usually earn
$23-$29 per hour
Kaihangarau Rongoā
Pharmacy technicians help pharmacists to prepare and give out medicines.
Qualified pharmacy technicians usually earn
$52K-$80K per year
Kaitango Whakaahua
Photographers take photographs of people, places, products or events.
Photographers who work for others usually earn
$23-$35 per hour
Self-employed photographers can earn
$50-$250 per hour
Kaiwhakapiri Uhi
Plasterers apply plaster or other materials to buildings. They usually specialise in either interior or exterior plastering.
Plasterers can earn
$23-$30 per hour
Kaitinei Ahi
Firefighters control and put out fires, help rescue people and animals, and educate the public about fire safety and fire prevention.
Firefighters usually earn
$54K-$77K per year
Station officers usually earn
$88K-$108K per year
Kaimahi Kani Rākau
Wood processing workers set up and use woodworking machinery to cut logs into timber for building, furniture and other products.
Wood processing workers usually earn
$48K-$50K per year
Kaihoroi Matapihi
Window cleaners clean windows and other glass in shops, schools, offices, hospitals and homes.
New window cleaners usually earn
$23 per hour
Skilled and specialist window cleaners usually earn
$23-$35 per hour
Kaimahi Toa Kawhe
Cafe workers prepare, serve and sell food and drinks to customers at delicatessens, cafes, canteens and takeaway bars.
Cafe workers usually earn
$23-$30 per hour
Kaitiaki Tēpu Kai
Waiters/waitresses serve food and drinks in restaurants, hotels, clubs and other eating places.
Waiters/waitresses earn an average of
$24 per hour