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Stevedore

Kaimahi Taunga Waka

Stevedores operate a variety of heavy machinery to load, unload, tally and stow the cargo of a ship.

Job opportunities: Average

Training usually required: 1 year

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New stevedores usually earn
$49K-$80K per year

Stevedores in a supervisory role usually earn
$80K-$130K per year

Boat Builder

Kaihanga Waka

Boat builders build, repair, and sometimes design boats and their interiors. This can include furnishings, engines, electrics and plumbing.

Job opportunities: Good

Training usually required: 3-4 years

Construction and infrastructure
Manufacturing and technology

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Boat builders with up to five years' experience usually earn
$24-$30 per hour

Senior boat builders, team leaders and managers usually earn
$30-$50 per hour

Building Insulator

Kaitauārai Whare

Building insulators install or apply special material to buildings or equipment to prevent or reduce heat, cold, air, sound or moisture loss.

Job opportunities: Good

Training usually required: <1 year

Construction and infrastructure

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Experienced building insulators usually earn
$24-$30 per hour

Market Research Analyst

Kaitātari Rangahau Hokohoko

Market research analysts collect and analyse data and information, write reports, and make recommendations to their clients based on their research.

Job opportunities: Average

Training usually required: 3 years

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Market research analysts with up to five years' experience usually earn
$49K-$70K per year

Senior market research analysts with over five years' experience usually earn
$70K-$125K 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.

Job opportunities: Average

Training usually required: 3 years

Construction and infrastructure
Services industries
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Locksmiths with one to three years' experience usually earn
$24-$25 per hour

Qualified locksmiths with more than three years’ experience usually earn
$25-$29 per hour

Science Technician

Kaihangarau Pūtaiao

Science technicians help scientists carry out research, testing and experiments in areas such as chemistry, earth sciences, life sciences and physical sciences.

Job opportunities: Good

Training usually required: 2-5 years

Manufacturing and technology
Primary industries

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Science technicians usually earn an average of
$52K per year

Data Entry Operator/Transcriptionist

Kaiwhakauru Raraunga/Kaipatopato Kōrero

Data entry operators/transcriptionists copy or transcribe information that is spoken or written.

Job opportunities: Average

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Data entry operators/transcriptionists usually earn
$49K-$55K per year

Forensic Scientist

Kaipūtaiao Taihara

Forensic scientists apply scientific knowledge and skills to investigate crimes and help the police find or eliminate crime suspects. They may research developing or improving forensic techniques.