Kaiwhakataetae Ngaio
Professional sportspeople take part in competitive national and international sports such as rugby, football, cricket, netball, golf, tennis and horse racing.
Pay for professional sportspeople varies depending on the sport, the individual's ability, and their performance.
Kaimātai Aro Whenua
Geologists study Earth processes, such as earthquakes, floods and volcanic eruptions, to predict future events. They also advise on natural hazards and how to develop or use the Earth's land and resources.
Geologists can earn
$90K-$180K per year
Kaihanga Tākaro
Game developers write, design, program, animate and test games for computers, gaming consoles, tablets and mobile phones.
New game developers usually earn
$60K-$80K per year
Experienced game developers usually earn
$80K-$100K per year
Kaipāmu Uru Hua Rākau/Kaiwhakahaere Uru Hua Rākau
Orchard farmers/managers plan and manage fruit and nut production in orchards.
Orchard farmers/managers with up to five years' experience usually earn
$55K-$110K per year
Orchard farmers/managers working for large organisations usually earn
$120K-$180K per year
Kaiwhakahaere Māpu Kau
Dairy herd managers run daily dairy farming operations such as feeding and milking cows, monitoring animal health and environmental management.
Assistant dairy herd managers usually earn
$48K-$88K per year
Experienced dairy herd managers usually earn
$51K-$90K per year
Mataaro Matū
Chemical engineers design, develop and operate equipment and processes used to manufacture chemicals and products.
Chemical engineers usually earn
$87K-158K per year
Chemical engineers can earn
$62K-$210K per year
Kaihanga Waina
Winemakers make wine from grapes and other fruit.
Cellar hands and assistant winemakers usually earn
$49K to $83K per year
Winemakers and chief winemakers usually earn
$89K-$211K per year
Kairahurahu Whakaahua Whakaora
Medical imaging technologists use x-ray and other imaging equipment to take images of injuries and diseases.
Medical imaging technologists with one to six years’ experience usually earn
$63K-$84K per year
Medical imaging technologists with more than six years’ experience usually earn
$87K-$118K per year
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
$49K-$86K per year
Tapuhi Whai Rēhitatanga
Registered nurses assess, treat and support people who are sick, disabled or injured, in hospitals, clinics, rest homes, and nursing homes.
Enrolled nurses usually earn
$68K-$84K per year
Registered nurses usually earn
$74K-$153K per year