Kaiako Kura Tuatahi
Primary school teachers teach children between the ages of five and 13 at primary or intermediate schools.
Primary school teachers usually earn
$55K-$95K per year
Kaiwhakamātautau Mūrere
Penetration testers investigate security weaknesses in online systems and databases.
Penetration testers usually earn
$100K-$200K per year
Āpiha Ope Tauā
Army officers train army soldiers, manage field exercises and lead soldiers in combat, security operations, peacekeeping missions and disaster relief.
Army officers usually earn
$85K-$147K per year
Army officers can earn
$66K-$194K 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
Kaiwhakaako Māori
Kaiwhakaako Māori teach in te reo Māori at primary and secondary schools.
Kaiwhakaako Māori usually earn
$55K-$103K per year
Kaiako Kura Tuarua
Secondary school teachers plan, prepare and teach one or more subjects to students between the ages of 13 and 18.
Secondary school teachers usually earn
$89K-$115K per year
Secondary school teachers can earn
$69K-$136K per year
Kaiwhakamahi Wakaranga
Crane operators use cranes to move objects such as materials on construction sites, containers on wharves, and heavy parts in factories.
Crane operators usually earn
$24-$35 per hour
Experienced large crane operators usually earn
$60-$70 per hour
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.
New helicopter pilots often work part time.
Helicopter pilots with over 3 years’ experience usually earn
$55K-$200K per year
Kaimahi Taiohi
Youth workers support young people to improve their health, education, training and employment opportunities.
Youth workers usually earn
$49K-$60K per year
Senior youth workers usually earn
$58K-$74K per year
Kaimātai Aro Whenua
Geologists study Earth processes, such as earthquakes, floods and volcanic eruptions, to predict future events. They also advise on natural hazards and how to develop or use the Earth's land and resources.
Geologists can earn
$90K-$180K per year