Kaiwhakauru Uhi
Flooring installers lay, replace and repair floor coverings such as carpet, linoleum, vinyl and timber.
Flooring installers usually earn
$24-$35 per hour
Kaitiaki Taonga
Curators research, develop, exhibit and maintain collections for museums, art galleries and artists.
Curators at regional museums usually earn
$55K-$65K per year
Senior curators at larger museums usually earn
$65K-$95K per year
Kaihoahoa Whenua
Landscape architects plan, design and advise on the construction of urban, rural, residential and public landscapes. They also manage and conserve natural or heritage landscapes and public open spaces.
Landscape architects usually earn
$80K-$120K per year
Mataaro Taiao
Environmental engineers assess and reduce the impact of engineering projects on water, soil and air. They also plan and design systems to treat and remove waste.
Environmental engineers usually earn
$65K-$140K per year
Kaiahumoana
Aquaculture farmers manage the breeding, raising and harvesting of fish and shellfish for commercial purposes in marine or freshwater farms.
Aquaculture farmers with one to three years’ experience usually earn
$49K-$65K per year
Aquaculture farmers with more than three years’ experience usually earn
$59K-$88K per year
Hōia Ope Tauā
Army soldiers defend their country, forming highly skilled teams that work together in combat and security operations, peacekeeping missions, humanitarian assistance and disaster relief.
Army soldiers usually earn
$68K-$98K per year
Kaihanga Whare
Building contractors run their own businesses and plan, supervise and work on the construction and alteration of buildings.
Pay rates for building contractors vary according to the success of their business.
Ringa Tohu Papa
Roadmarkers use machines to apply markings to roads and surfaces such as car parks and sports courts.
Roadmarkers usually earn
$24-$40 per hour
Kaiwhakamahi Wakaranga
Crane operators use cranes to move objects such as materials on construction sites, containers on wharves, and heavy parts in factories.
Crane operators usually earn
$24-$35 per hour
Experienced large crane operators usually earn
$60-$70 per hour
Kaiwhakatū Taonga ā-Matapihi
Visual merchandisers arrange goods and make displays in shops, shop windows and at events to attract the attention of customers.
Visual merchandisers who work in-store usually earn
$49K-$55K per year
Visual merchandisers who oversee multiple stores usually earn
$55K-$200K per year
