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Firefighter

Kaitinei Ahi

Firefighters control and put out fires, help rescue people and animals, and educate the public about fire safety and fire prevention.

Job opportunities: Poor

Training usually required: <1 year

Social and community services

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Firefighters usually earn
$60K-$71K per year

Firefighters can earn
$54K-$77K per year

Line Mechanic

Kaimahi Waea Kawe Kōrero

Line mechanics install, repair and maintain overhead and underground power lines.

Job opportunities: Good

Training usually required: 2 years

Construction and infrastructure
Manufacturing and technology

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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

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

Production Manager

Kaiwhakahaere Whakaputa

Production managers organise and control the production process in a factory. They ensure that products are made to the right specifications and are ready on time and within budget.

Job opportunities: Average

Training usually required: 1-3 years

Manufacturing and technology

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Production managers usually earn
$80K-$150K per year

Medical Physicist

Kaiahupūngao Whakaora

Medical physicists help plan radiation treatment for patients, check and monitor radiation equipment, and develop new treatment techniques.

Job opportunities: Good

Training usually required: 8 years

Services industries

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Medical physicists usually earn
$65K-$118K per year

Experienced medical physicists usually earn
$122K-$161K per year

Army Officer

Āpiha Ope Tauā

Army officers train army soldiers, manage field exercises and lead soldiers in combat, security operations, peacekeeping missions and disaster relief.