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
$68K-$140K per year
Kaitaraiwa Rerewhenua
Train drivers drive passenger or freight trains. They may shift (shunt) carriages and wagons using trains or remote controls.
Train drivers usually earn
$45-$57 per hour
Train drivers can earn
$37-$62 per hour
Kaimahi Kirihou
Plastics workers operate the machinery that makes, assembles and repairs plastic, composite and rubber products.
Plastics workers can earn
$24-$25 per hour
Kaiwhakahaere Huke Kōwaro
Mine and quarry managers supervise mine and quarry workers, do safety checks and plan activities in mines and quarries.
Quarry managers usually earn
$100K-$155K per year
Mine managers usually earn
$130K-$210K per year
Mataaro Matū
Chemical engineers design, develop and operate equipment and processes used to manufacture chemicals and products.
Chemical engineers usually earn
$87K-158K per year
Chemical engineers can earn
$62K-$210K per year
Kaihanga Kākahu
Tailors/dressmakers design, make, alter and repair clothing.
Tailors/dressmakers usually earn
$24 per hour
Kaimahi Raka
Locksmiths install, maintain and replace locks, keys, safes, electronic locking devices and access control systems for buildings and vehicles. They may also install and repair security systems.
Locksmiths with one to three years' experience usually earn
$24-$25 per hour
Qualified locksmiths with more than three years’ experience usually earn
$25-$29 per hour
Ringa Tapahi
Cutters lay out and cut fabric to make clothing and soft furnishings.
Cutters usually earn
$24-$26 per hour
Kaimahi Kani Rākau
Wood processing workers set up and use woodworking machinery to cut logs into timber for building, furniture and other products.
Wood processing workers usually earn
$49K-$50K per year
Kaimahi Waea Kawe Kōrero
Line mechanics install, repair and maintain overhead and underground power lines.
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
