Kaiwaihanga Taputapu
Product assemblers put together parts of metal products, machinery, electrical and electronic equipment, telecommunications equipment, joinery products and other goods.
Product assemblers usually earn
$49K-$50K per year
Kaiārahi Rōpū Haere
Tour guides escort people on sightseeing, educational or other tours, and describe points of interest.
There are no set pay rates for tour guides. Pay depends on the hours you work and the type of guiding you do.
Kairarau Matū
Chemists study the make-up and behaviour of chemicals, and may use their findings to develop new products and processes.
Chemists can earn
$65K-$120K per year
Chemists with PhDs or more responsibility can earn up to
$150K per year
Kaimahi Huke Kōwaro
Miners and quarry workers operate machinery, vehicles and equipment to extract and process minerals and rocks.
Quarry workers usually earn
$60K-$80K per year
Miners usually earn
$80K-$150K per year
Kaihangarau Rama
Lighting technicians set up and operate lighting equipment to provide light and special lighting effects in theatres, at events, and for film and television productions.
Event lighting technicians usually earn
$24-$27 per hour
Entertainment lighting technicians usually earn
$36-$70 per hour
Kaiāwhina Haumanu Hauora/Kaimahi Atawhai
Health care assistants care for people in aged residential care, private homes, hospitals and disability support.
Health care assistants usually earn
$24-$34 per hour
Kaiwhakaako Māori
Kaiwhakaako Māori teach in te reo Māori at primary and secondary schools.
Kaiwhakaako Māori usually earn
$55K-$103K per year
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
Kaiako Kōhungahunga
Early childhood teachers educate and care for young children in kindergartens, kōhanga reo or childcare centres. Kōhanga reo kaiako also help children learn te reo Māori and tikanga Māori (culture and customs).
Early childhood teachers usually earn
$49K-$78K per year
Early childhood teachers can earn
$48K-$95K per year
Kaipeita Waka
Automotive refinishers prepare vehicle surfaces, match and mix colours, and apply paint to vehicles.
Automotive refinishers with up to five years' experience usually earn
$24-$28 per hour
Automotive refinishers with over five years' experience usually earn
$28-$38 per hour
