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Line Mechanic

Kaimahi Waea Kawe Kōrero

Line mechanics install, repair and maintain overhead and underground power lines.

Job opportunities: Good

Training usually required: 2 years

Construction and infrastructure
Manufacturing and technology

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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

Exhibition and Collections Technician

Kaihangarau Whakaaturanga/Kohinga

Exhibition and collections technicians prepare, install, maintain and dismantle museum and art gallery exhibitions.

Job opportunities: Poor

Training usually required: 1-3 years

Services industries
Creative industries

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Full-time exhibition and collections technicians usually earn
$49K-$55K per year

Dispensing Optician

Ngaio Mōhiti

Dispensing opticians interpret prescriptions from optometrists and ophthalmologists (eye specialists) for glasses or contact lenses, assemble and fit glasses, and sell customers frames and lenses.

Job opportunities: Good

Training usually required: 1-2 years

Social and community services

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Dispensing opticians with up to five years' experience usually earn
$49K-$60K per year

Senior dispensing opticians usually earn
$60K-$85K per year

Florist

Kaihoko Putiputi

Florists sell plants and fresh flowers and use them to design and create floral arrangements.

Job opportunities: Average

Services industries
Creative industries

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Florists usually earn
$24-$28 per hour

Gardener

Kaitiaki Māra

Gardeners plant and maintain lawns, trees, shrubs and flowers in public or private gardens and parks.

Job opportunities: Average

Primary industries
Services industries

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Gardeners usually earn
$47-$60 per hour

Dairy Farmer

Kaiahuwhenua Miraka Kau

Dairy farmers plan and manage milk production by cows, maintain pasture and monitor environmental impacts on farms.

Job opportunities: Good

Primary industries

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Dairy farm assistants and herd managers usually earn an average of
$55K-$67K per year

Dairy farm managers and operations managers usually earn an average of
$83K-$103K per year

Nursery Grower/Worker

Kaiwhakatipu/Kaimahi Otaota

Nursery growers/workers grow young plants, flowers, trees and shrubs for sale or for use in parks and gardens.

Job opportunities: Average

Primary industries

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Nursery growers/workers usually earn
$24-$25 per hour

Senior nursery growers/workers usually earn
$25-$31 per hour

Shearer

Kaikuti Hipi

Shearers cut the wool from sheep with clippers.

Job opportunities: Average

Primary industries

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Shearers with one to three years’ experience usually earn
$49K-$65K per year

Shearers with more than three years’ experience usually earn
$65K-$130K per year

Dairy Processing Operator

Kaiwhakamahi Pūrere Hua Miraka

Dairy processing operators oversee the operation of equipment used to produce a wide range of dairy products such as cheese, butter, yoghurt and milk powder.

Job opportunities: Good

Manufacturing and technology
Primary industries

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New dairy processing operators usually earn
$50K-$60K per year

Senior dairy processing operators usually earn
$70K-$80K per year

Professional Sportsperson

Kaiwhakataetae Ngaio

Professional sportspeople take part in competitive national and international sports such as rugby, football, cricket, netball, golf, tennis and horse racing.

Job opportunities: Poor

Services industries

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Pay for professional sportspeople varies depending on the sport, the individual's ability, and their performance.

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