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Mining Engineer

Mataaro Waro

Mining engineers plan, prepare, design and manage the development of opencast (above ground) or underground mines.

Job opportunities: Average

Training usually required: 4 years

Construction and infrastructure
Manufacturing and technology

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Graduate mining engineers usually earn
$70-$75K per year

Experienced mining engineers usually earn
$75K-$210K per year

Paramedic

Āpiha Whakaora

Paramedics assess and treat people who are seriously ill or injured, and transport them to hospital if necessary.

Job opportunities: Good

Training usually required: 3 years

Social and community services

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Paramedics usually earn
$84K-$92K per year

Chiropractor

Kaikorohiti

Chiropractors treat disorders related to the spine and nervous system to relieve pain and improve the function of nerves, muscles and joints.

Job opportunities: Good

Training usually required: 5 years

Social and community services

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Chiropractors with up to five years' experience usually earn
$49K-$60K per year

Chiropractors with more than five years experience usually earn
$60K-$150K per year

Marine Biologist

Kaimātai Koiora Moana

Marine biologists study animals and plants that live in the sea and freshwater, and how they interact with their surroundings.

Job opportunities: Average

Training usually required: 5-9 years

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Marine Biologists at Crown research agencies can earn
$71K- $177K per year

Marine biologists at universities can earn
$58K- $198K per year

Water/Wastewater Treatment Operator

Kaiwhakamahi Whakapai Wai (Paru)

Water/wastewater treatment operators run water and wastewater treatment plants. They treat water so that it is acceptable to drink. They also control the disposal of sewage and industrial wastewater.

Job opportunities: Good

Training usually required: 2 years

Construction and infrastructure
Manufacturing and technology

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Water/wastewater treatment operators with up to two years' experience usually earn
$49K-$70K per year

Water/wastewater treatment operators with two or more years' experience usually earn
$50K-$130K per year

Gardener

Kaitiaki Māra

Gardeners plant and maintain lawns, trees, shrubs and flowers in public or private gardens and parks.

Job opportunities: Average

Primary industries
Services industries

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Gardeners usually earn
$47-$60 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.