Kaiwhakapaipai Mōkai
Pet groomers clean, trim and shape the hair and nails of animals in salons, mobile grooming vans and pet shops.
Pet groomers usually earn
$24-$30 per hour
Ngaio Mōhiti
Dispensing opticians interpret prescriptions from optometrists and ophthalmologists (eye specialists) for glasses or contact lenses, assemble and fit glasses, and sell customers frames and lenses.
Dispensing opticians with up to five years' experience usually earn
$49K-$60K per year
Senior dispensing opticians usually earn
$60K-$85K per year
Taka Rongoā
Pharmacists prepare and dispense prescribed medicine, and discuss conditions and treatments with patients. They may carry out tests and vaccinations.
Pharmacists usually earn
$96K-$133K per year
Pharmacists can earn
$77K-$151K per year
Kaitiaki Rawhi Whakaaturanga
Zookeepers care for animals in zoos, wildlife parks and aquariums.
Zookeepers usually earn
$49K-$90K per year
Curators usually earn
$95K-$117K per year
Kairomiromi
Physiotherapists help people regain movement and function after they have been affected by an injury, disability or health condition. They also give advice on how to prevent injuries.
Physiotherapists usually earn
$64K-$99K per year
Physiotherapists can earn
$48K-$119K per year
Kaikohi Nama
Debt collectors help businesses and individuals collect money or goods from people with overdue debts.
Debt collectors usually earn
$49K-$65K per year
Kaiakuaku Waha
Oral health therapists provide dental care, treat gum disease and teach people how to care for teeth and gums. They may refer clients to dentists.
Oral health therapists usually earn
$59K-$83K per year
Senior oral health therapists can earn
$87K-$119K per year
Kaiwaihanga Taputapu
Product assemblers put together parts of metal products, machinery, electrical and electronic equipment, telecommunications equipment, joinery products and other goods.
Product assemblers usually earn
$49K-$50K per year
Kaihangarau Kirihou
Plastics technicians set up, adjust, maintain and repair machines that manufacture plastic products.
Plastics technicians with less than four years’ experience usually earn
$24-$25 per hour
Plastics technicians with four or more years' experience usually earn
$25-$34 per hour
Āpiha Papa Atawhai
Rangers protect, enhance and maintain conservation and recreation areas such as regional and national parks, forests, wetlands, reserves, and sites of cultural importance.
New rangers usually earn
$47K-$60K per year
Experienced rangers usually earn
$53K-$93K per year