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.
Production managers usually earn
$80K-$150K per year
Kaihangarau Torotoro Waea
Telecommunications technicians install, maintain and repair electronic communications equipment in telecommunications networks and internet supply systems.
Telecommunications technicians with up to five years' experience usually earn
$49K-$75K per year
Senior telecommunications technicians with more than five years' experience usually earn
$75K-$95K per year
Kaiahupūngao Whakaora
Medical physicists help plan radiation treatment for patients, check and monitor radiation equipment, and develop new treatment techniques.
Medical physicists usually earn
$65K-$118K per year
Experienced medical physicists usually earn
$122K-$161K per year
Kaihonohono Maitai
Welders make, join and repair metal parts for machinery and equipment using welding techniques.
Welders usually earn
$60K-$65K per year
Boilermakers (specialised welders) can earn
$105K-$125K per year
Kaiwhakamahi Wakapana Oneone
Earthmoving machine operators use digging machines, such as bulldozers or graders, to move, shape or level earth, rock and rubble.
Earthmoving machine operators can earn
$25-$40 per hour
Kaihangarau/Kaihoahoa Mataaro Metarahi
Civil engineering technicians/draughtspeople plan and draw the technical details for building and repairing roads, bridges, buildings and other structures.
Civil engineering technicians/draughtspeople with one to four years' experience usually earn
$50K-$70K per year
Civil engineering technicians/draughtspeople with more than four years' experience usually earn
$70K-$110K per year
Kaiwhakamahi Whakapai Wai (Paru)
Water/wastewater treatment operators run water and wastewater treatment plants. They treat water so that it is acceptable to drink. They also control the disposal of sewage and industrial wastewater.
Water/wastewater treatment operators with up to two years' experience usually earn
$49K-$70K per year
Water/wastewater treatment operators with two or more years' experience usually earn
$50K-$130K 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
Kaitauārai Whare
Building insulators install or apply special material to buildings or equipment to prevent or reduce heat, cold, air, sound or moisture loss.
Experienced building insulators usually earn
$24-$30 per hour
Kaipeita/Kaiwhakapaipai Whare
Painters and decorators apply decorative and protective finishes to interior and exterior walls, doors, windows and other surfaces of buildings.
Experienced and qualified painters and decorators can earn
$53K-$76K per year
