Kaitunu Parāoa
Bakers prepare, bake and decorate bread, rolls, pastries, desserts, cakes and slices.
Qualified bakers usually earn
$24-$30 per hour
Ringa Tapahi
Cutters lay out and cut fabric to make clothing and soft furnishings.
Cutters usually earn
$24-$26 per hour
Kaiwhakamahi Pūrere Tuitui
Sewing machinists stitch together clothing, canvas for tents and awnings, and soft furnishings.
Sewing machinists usually earn
$24-$25 per hour
Kaiatawhai Whakaora Taonga
Conservators help preserve art and other important historical items by preventing deterioration and repairing damage.
Conservators with one to five years' experience usually earn
$55K-$70K per year
Conservators with more than 10 years' experience usually earn
$70K-$82K per year
Kaihanga Kākahu
Tailors/dressmakers design, make, alter and repair clothing.
Tailors/dressmakers usually earn
$24 per hour
Kairarau Matū
Chemists study the make-up and behaviour of chemicals, and may use their findings to develop new products and processes.
Chemists can earn
$65K-$120K per year
Chemists with PhDs or more responsibility can earn up to
$150K per year
Kaimātai Koiora Mororiki
Microbiologists study micro-organisms, such as bacteria, viruses and fungi, and the effects they have on plants, animals and humans. They also develop products from micro-organisms to benefit humans or the environment.
Microbiologists usually earn
$49K-$75K per year
Senior microbiologists usually earn
$75K-$130K per year
Āpiha Ao Koiora
Biosecurity officers check areas of land for harmful animals or plants and arrange for, or help with, pest destruction and control.
Biosecurity officers usually earn
$65K-$80K per year
Biosecurity officers with more responsibility can earn
$100K per year
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
Kaimātai Aro Whenua
Geologists study Earth processes, such as earthquakes, floods and volcanic eruptions, to predict future events. They also advise on natural hazards and how to develop or use the Earth's land and resources.
Geologists can earn
$90K-$180K per year