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Diver

Kairukuruku

Commercial divers develop and maintain underwater structures and do research for scientists. Recreational divers teach scuba diving and may carry out marine searches and rescues.

Job opportunities: Average

Training usually required: <1 year

Construction and infrastructure
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Recreational divers work full-time and usually earn
$49K per year

Commercial divers work on short-term contracts and usually earn
$350-$1200 per day

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.

Job opportunities: Good

Training usually required: <2 years

Services industries

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New helicopter pilots often work part time.

Helicopter pilots with over 3 years’ experience usually earn
$55K-$200K per year

Street/Park Cleaner

Kaitahitahi Papa Rēhia/Huarahi

Street/park cleaners clean and maintain public areas such as streets, parks and buildings.

Job opportunities: Poor

Services industries

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Street/park cleaners usually earn
$24-$26 per hour

Printer

Kaiwhakamahi Mīhini Tā

Printers set up and operate printing machines that print text and images on paper, card, carton, plastics or metal.

Job opportunities: Good

Training usually required: 2-3 years

Manufacturing and technology

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Printers usually earn
$49K-$50K per year

Senior printers with more than five years’ experience usually earn
$62K-$93K per year

Scaffolder

Kaihanga Rangitupu

Scaffolders design, construct and remove scaffolding around buildings and other structures such as bridges.

Job opportunities: Good

Training usually required: 3-5 years

Construction and infrastructure

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Scaffolders with qualifications usually earn
$24-$37 per hour

Agricultural Technician

Kaihangarau Ahuwhenua

Agricultural technicians perform tests and experiments, and provide technical support to assist agricultural scientists in areas such as research, production, servicing and marketing.