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Clinical Coder

Kaiwhakararangi Tohu Hauora

Clinical coders convert information in patient discharge notes into health classification codes. This information is used for research and to plan health funding and services.

Job opportunities: Good

Training usually required: <1 year

Social and community services

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Clinical coders usually earn
$76K-$89K per year

Clinical coding auditors can earn
$94K per year

Project Manager

Kaiwhakahaere Kaupapa

Project managers manage the planning, resourcing, scheduling and administration of projects to deliver them on time and within budget.

Job opportunities: Good

Training usually required: 2-3 years

Construction and infrastructure
Services industries
Manufacturing and technology

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Project managers usually earn
$90K-$140K per year

IT project managers can earn
$100K-$170K per year

Environmental Scientist

Kaipūtaiao Ao Tūroa

Environmental scientists study human effects on the environment such as climate change, pollution and loss of biodiversity. They also advise on how to avoid or reduce these harmful effects.

Job opportunities: Good

Training usually required: 3-9 years

Primary industries
Social and community services

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Environmental scientists usually earn
$76K-$129K per year

Environmental scientists can earn
$55K-$163K per year

Social Worker

Kaimahi Toko i te Ora

Social workers provide care, advice and support to people with personal or social problems, and help with community and social issues.

Job opportunities: Average

Training usually required: 4-6 years

Social and community services

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Social workers usually earn
$57K-$92K per year

Senior social workers usually earn
$48K-$109K per year

Civil Engineering Technician/Draughtsperson

Kaihangarau/Kaihoahoa Mataaro Metarahi

Civil engineering technicians/draughtspeople plan and draw the technical details for building and repairing roads, bridges, buildings and other structures.

Job opportunities: Good

Training usually required: 1-2 years

Manufacturing and technology
Construction and infrastructure

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Civil engineering technicians/draughtspeople with one to four years' experience usually earn
$50K-$70K per year

Civil engineering technicians/draughtspeople with more than four years' experience usually earn
$70K-$110K per year

Support Worker

Kaiāwhina Tiaki Tangata

Support workers help people with health problems or disabilities to do daily tasks, such as housework, and be as independent as possible.

Job opportunities: Good

Social and community services

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Support workers usually earn
$24-$28 per hour

Helicopter Pilot

Kaiwhakarere Toparere

Helicopter pilots fly helicopters to transport goods, people including photographers, spread fertiliser, spray crops, lift items into difficult sites and provide air rescue and ambulance services.