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Chemist

Kairarau Matū

Chemists study the make-up and behaviour of chemicals, and may use their findings to develop new products and processes.

Job opportunities: Good

Training usually required: 5 years

Manufacturing and technology
Services industries

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Chemists can earn
$65K-$120K per year

Chemists with PhDs or more responsibility can earn up to
$150K per year

Miner/Quarry Worker

Kaimahi Huke Kōwaro

Miners and quarry workers operate machinery, vehicles and equipment to extract and process minerals and rocks.

Job opportunities: Average

Construction and infrastructure

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Quarry workers usually earn
$60K-$80K per year

Miners usually earn
$80K-$150K per year

Wood Processing Worker

Kaimahi Kani Rākau

Wood processing workers set up and use woodworking machinery to cut logs into timber for building, furniture and other products.

Job opportunities: Average

Training usually required: 1-2 years

Manufacturing and technology
Primary industries

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Wood processing workers usually earn
$49K-$50K per year

Kaiwhakaako Māori

Kaiwhakaako Māori teach in te reo Māori at primary and secondary schools.

Job opportunities: Good

Training usually required: 3-4 years

Social and community services

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Kaiwhakaako Māori usually earn
$55K-$103K per year

Secondary School Teacher

Kaiako Kura Tuarua

Secondary school teachers plan, prepare and teach one or more subjects to students between the ages of 13 and 18.

Job opportunities: Good

Training usually required: 4 years

Social and community services

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Secondary school teachers usually earn
$89K-$115K per year

Secondary school teachers can earn
$69K-$136K per year

Cook

Ringawera

Cooks prepare, cook and serve food. They work in cafes, bars, hospitals, schools, daycare centres, fast food outlets, or for caterers.

Job opportunities: Good

Services industries

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Cooks usually earn
$25-$27 per hour

Pulp and Paper Mill Operator

Kaiwhakamahi Mīra Puru Rākau

Pulp and paper mill operators operate, maintain and repair machines that make pulp and paper.

Job opportunities: Poor

Training usually required: 1-2 years

Manufacturing and technology
Primary industries

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Trainee pulp and paper mill operators usually earn
$49K-$50K per year

Qualified pulp and paper mill operators usually earn
$50K-$100K per year

Radiation Therapist

Kaihaumanu Pūhihi

Radiation therapists are part of a specialised team that uses radiation to treat cancer and other diseases

Job opportunities: Average

Training usually required: 3 years

Social and community services

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Radiation therapists usually earn
$66K-$98K per year

Radiation therapists with extra responsibilities or expertise usually earn
$101K-$124K per year

Saw Doctor

Kaiwhakatika Kani

Saw doctors set and adjust sawmill saws and repair, grind and sharpen hand, band and circular saws.

Job opportunities: Good

Training usually required: 2-3 years

Manufacturing and technology
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Saw doctors usually earn
$49K-$65K per year

Print Finisher

Kaiwhakatau Tānga

Print finishers bind, finish and repair books and other publications by hand or by machine.

Job opportunities: Good

Training usually required: 3 years

Manufacturing and technology

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Senior print finishers with more than five years’ experience usually earn
$50K-$65K per year

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