Kaimahi Kirihou
Plastics workers operate the machinery that makes, assembles and repairs plastic, composite and rubber products.
Plastics workers can earn
$24-$25 per hour
Kaimahi Kani Rākau
Wood processing workers set up and use woodworking machinery to cut logs into timber for building, furniture and other products.
Wood processing workers usually earn
$49K-$50K per year
Kaiwhakamahi Pūrere
Engineering machinists create, assemble and repair metal products by interpreting designs, measuring metals, and operating machines to cut and shape them.
Apprentice engineering machinists usually earn
$49K per year
Experienced engineering machinists usually earn
$49K-$103K per year
Kaitoroī
Brewers use brewing equipment and processes to convert malted barley or other grains into beer, and control or manage the production and packaging of beer.
Brewers usually earn
$49K-$60K per year
Brewery managers usually earn
$60K-$120K per year
Kaiahumoana
Aquaculture farmers manage the breeding, raising and harvesting of fish and shellfish for commercial purposes in marine or freshwater farms.
Aquaculture farmers with one to three years’ experience usually earn
$49K-$65K per year
Aquaculture farmers with more than three years’ experience usually earn
$59K-$88K per year
Kaiwhakamaimoa Kōiwi
Osteopaths diagnose muscular and skeletal injuries and treat them using manual techniques such as stretching, massage and manipulation.
Osteopaths with less than five years' experience usually earn
$49K-$60K per year
Osteopaths with more than five years' experience usually earn
$60K-$100K per year
Kaimahi Maitai
Metal workers make patterns and moulds for metal castings, heat and hammer metal into shape, and repair metal parts and equipment.
Metal workers usually earn
$24-$29 per hour
Kaimahi Waea Kawe Kōrero
Line mechanics install, repair and maintain overhead and underground power lines.
Line mechanics with up to five years’ experience usually earn
$49K-$60K per year
Line mechanics with five or more years' experience usually earn
$60K-$100K per year
Kaiāwhina Mahi Niho
Dental assistants help dentists with patient care and running dental practices.
New dental assistants usually earn
$49K per year
Experienced dental assistants usually earn
$51K-$62K per year
Kaiuta/Kaiwhakaneke Taonga
Furniture packers/movers pack furniture and equipment and move it between households, offices and storage places.
Furniture packers/movers usually earn
$24-$26 per hour