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Chiropractor

Kaikorohiti

Chiropractors treat disorders related to the spine and nervous system to relieve pain and improve the function of nerves, muscles and joints.

Job opportunities: Good

Training usually required: 5 years

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Chiropractors with up to five years' experience usually earn
$49K-$60K per year

Chiropractors with more than five years experience usually earn
$60K-$150K per year

Dental Technician

Kaihangarau Niho

Dental technicians create and repair devices for the treatment, replacement and protection of damaged, badly positioned or missing teeth.

Job opportunities: Good

Training usually required: 3 years

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New dental technicians usually earn
$49K per year

Dental technicians can earn
$60K-$75K per year

Pharmacist

Taka Rongoā

Pharmacists prepare and dispense prescribed medicine, and discuss conditions and treatments with patients. They may carry out tests and vaccinations.

Job opportunities: Good

Training usually required: 5 years

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Pharmacists usually earn
$96K-$133K per year

Pharmacists can earn
$77K-$151K per year

Dentist

Ngaio Niho

Dentists study and treat diseases, injuries and problems of the mouth, teeth, gums and jaw. They also educate patients on how to avoid oral health problems.

Job opportunities: Average

Training usually required: 5 years

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Dentists can earn
$129K-$254K per year

Dispensing Optician

Ngaio Mōhiti

Dispensing opticians interpret prescriptions from optometrists and ophthalmologists (eye specialists) for glasses or contact lenses, assemble and fit glasses, and sell customers frames and lenses.

Job opportunities: Good

Training usually required: 1-2 years

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Dispensing opticians with up to five years' experience usually earn
$49K-$60K per year

Senior dispensing opticians usually earn
$60K-$85K per year

Gynaecologist/Obstetrician

Kaimātai Take Wahine/Whakawhānau Tamaiti

Gynaecologists/obstetricians advise, diagnose and treat issues with the female reproductive system, and provide medical care for women before, during and after pregnancy.

Job opportunities: Good

Training usually required: 14 years

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Trainee gynaecologists/obstetricians can earn
$64K-$205K per year

Qualified gynaecologists/obstetricians can earn
$170K-$251K per year

Health Promoter

Kaiwhakatairanga Hauora

Health promoters work with communities and groups to develop ways to improve people’s health. They also work with government agencies to improve environmental conditions.

Job opportunities: Average

Training usually required: 1-3 years

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Qualified health promoters usually earn
$58K-$86K per year

Senior health promoters can earn
$87K-$119K per year

Occupational Therapist

Kaiwhakaora Ngangahau

Occupational therapists provide therapy and support to people with limited ability to carry out everyday activities because of illness, injury or disability.