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Interpreter

Kaiwhakawhiti Reo ā-Waha

Interpreters convert what people say from one language into another.

Job opportunities: Average

Training usually required: 3 years

Social and community services

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Interpreters working for a language service provider usually earn
$35-$80 per hour

Self-employed interpreters usually earn
$80-$140 per hour

Automotive Technician

Kaihangarau Pūkaha Waka

Automotive technicians service and repair vehicles and their parts and systems.

Job opportunities: Good

Training usually required: 3-4 years

Manufacturing and technology

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Automotive technicians usually earn
$26-$39 per hour

Automotive technicians can earn
$24-$48 per hour

Ship's Officer

Āpiha Kaipuke

Ship's officers navigate and control the safe operation of a ship and supervise and co-ordinate the activities of deck crew.

Job opportunities: Good

Training usually required: 2 years

Services industries

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Ship's officers usually earn
$60K-$130K per year

Electrical Engineering Technician

Kaihangarau Take Pūhiko

Electrical engineering technicians interpret the designs and technical instructions of electrical engineers, then ensure they are accurately carried out. They also develop, install, test and maintain equipment that produces, transmits or uses power.

Job opportunities: Good

Training usually required: 2-3 years

Manufacturing and technology

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New electrical engineering technicians usually earn
$24-$27 per hour

Senior electrical engineering technicians usually earn
$34-$43 per hour

Historian

Pouherenga Kōrero o-Mua

Historians research, write and present information about events and people of the past and present. They may also teach history.

Job opportunities: Poor

Training usually required: >5 years

Services industries
Creative industries

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Historians employed in universities or the public sector usually earn
$49K-$120K per year

Locksmith

Kaimahi Raka

Locksmiths install, maintain and replace locks, keys, safes, electronic locking devices and access control systems for buildings and vehicles. They may also install and repair security systems.