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Army Soldier

Hōia Ope Tauā

Army soldiers defend their country, forming highly skilled teams that work together in combat and security operations, peacekeeping missions, humanitarian assistance and disaster relief.

Job opportunities: Good

Training usually required: <1 year

Services industries
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Army soldier recruits usually earn
$51K per year

Warrant officers can earn
$101K-$120K per year

Air Force Aviator

Paerata Tauārangi

Air force aviators defend their country, keep the peace and provide disaster relief.

Job opportunities: Average

Training usually required: <1 year

Services industries
Social and community services

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Air force aviator recruits usually earn
$51K per year

Warrant officers can earn
$101K-$120K per year

Insurance Claims Officer

Āpiha Tono Rīanga

Insurance claims officers decide whether an insurance company will pay out a claim.

Job opportunities: Average

Services industries

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Insurance claims officers with up to eight years' experience usually earn
$49K-$75K per year

Team leaders and managers usually earn
$60K-$140K per year

Flooring Installer

Kaiwhakauru Uhi

Flooring installers lay, replace and repair floor coverings such as carpet, linoleum, vinyl and timber.

Job opportunities: Good

Training usually required: 2-3 years

Construction and infrastructure

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Flooring installers usually earn
$24-$35 per hour

Engineering Machinist

Kaiwhakamahi Pūrere

Engineering machinists create, assemble and repair metal products by interpreting designs, measuring metals, and operating machines to cut and shape them.

Job opportunities: Good

Training usually required: 4 years

Manufacturing and technology

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Apprentice engineering machinists usually earn
$49K per year

Experienced engineering machinists usually earn
$49K-$103K per year

Musician

Kaiwhakatangitangi

Musicians write, arrange, conduct, and perform musical compositions.

Job opportunities: Poor

Creative industries

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Pay rates for musicians depends on their ability, how often they work, and they type of music they play.

Tertiary Lecturer

Pūkenga Whare Wānanga

Tertiary lecturers teach at universities, Te Pūkenga, wānanga and other post-secondary education providers. They also carry out research and do administrative tasks.