Kaiwhakamātautau Mūrere
Penetration testers investigate security weaknesses in online systems and databases.
Penetration testers usually earn
$100K-$200K per year
Kaiwhakahaere Hanga Whare
Building and construction managers plan, control and co-ordinate civil engineering or building projects, and the resources and people involved.
Building and construction managers usually earn
$95K-$155K per year
Building and construction managers can earn
$70K-$197K per year
Kaiwhakaako Waka Rererangi
Flight instructors teach people how to fly aeroplanes, helicopters or other aircraft.
Entry and mid-level flight instructors usually earn
$49K-$70K per year
Experienced and senior flight instructors usually earn
$70K-$100K per year
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
Kaimātai Pūtaiao Whenua
Geophysicists use data-collecting technology to study natural processes of the Earth, such as earthquake and volcanic activity, and to locate minerals, oil and gas, or groundwater.
New geophysicists usually earn
$65K-$75K per year
Senior geophysicists usually earn
$120K-$180K per year
Kairūri Whare
Building surveyors inspect plans and building constructions to see if buildings are, or will be, built correctly. They may also issue certificates, write reports and help owners and potential buyers with construction problems and solutions.
Building surveyors usually earn between
$61K-$112K per year
Kaihangarau Rūri Whenua
Survey technicians collect, record, and evaluate geographical information and prepare databases, maps, charts and plans.
New survey technicians usually earn
$49K-$55K per year
Experienced survey technicians usually earn
$60K-$80K 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
Kaihanga Rangitupu
Scaffolders design, construct and remove scaffolding around buildings and other structures such as bridges.
Scaffolders with qualifications usually earn
$24-$37 per hour
Kaimahi Whaihanga
Building and construction labourers do a wide range of physical work on building sites, roads and other large civil construction projects.
Building and construction labourers usually earn
$24-$41 per hour
Building and construction labourers can earn
$24-$53 per hour