Kaumoana Tauā Moana
Navy sailors defend their country, keep the peace, patrol borders and provide disaster relief.
Navy sailor recruits usually earn
$51K per year
Warrant officers can earn
$101K-$120K per year
Āpiha Tauā Moana
Navy officers train navy sailors, manage field exercises and lead sailors in combat, peacekeeping missions, border patrols and disaster relief.
Navy officer cadets usually earn
$51K per year
Lieutenant commanders can earn
$101K-$133K per year
Kaiwhakahaere Kēhi
Case managers work with individuals and families to help them overcome hardship, and access social services and support.
Case managers usually earn
$60K-$80K per year
Māngai ā-Pōtitanga
Elected government representatives are elected by the people of a specific area to help govern a city, region or country.
Members of parliament usually earn
$160K-$300K per year
Local government representatives usually earn
$2K-$190K per year
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.
Army soldier recruits usually earn
$51K per year
Warrant officers can earn
$101K-$120K per year
Āpiha Whakaora
Paramedics assess and treat people who are seriously ill or injured, and transport them to hospital if necessary.
Paramedics usually earn
$84K-$92K per year
Pirihimana
Police officers work to prevent and solve crime, keep the peace, and respond to criminal activities and emergencies.
Police officers with one to four years’ experience usually earn
$75K-$83K per year
Kaihoahoa Whare
Architects plan, design and advise on the construction and alteration of buildings and other structures.
Architects usually earn
$65K-$124K per year
Architects can earn
$48K-$171K per year
Kaitinei Ahi
Firefighters control and put out fires, help rescue people and animals, and educate the public about fire safety and fire prevention.
Firefighters usually earn
$60K-$71K per year
Firefighters can earn
$54K-$77K per year
Kaitaraiwa Taraka
Tow truck operators drive and operate trucks to tow vehicles that have broken down, been damaged or illegally parked.
Tow truck drivers with one to two years' experience usually earn
$24-$25 per hour
Experienced tow truck operators can earn
$25-$35 per hour