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Mining Engineer

Mataaro Waro

Mining engineers plan, prepare, design and manage the development of opencast (above ground) or underground mines.

Job opportunities: Average

Training usually required: 4 years

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Graduate mining engineers usually earn
$70-$75K per year

Experienced mining engineers usually earn
$75K-$210K per year

Fabrication Engineer

Mataaro Piharoa

Fabrication engineers make, install and repair metal products such as vents, handrails, boilers, aircraft and boat parts, or beams and girders for construction projects.

Job opportunities: Average

Training usually required: 1-3 years

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Fabrication engineers usually earn
$60K-$70K per year

Experienced fabrication engineers can earn
$80K or more per year

Engineering Machinist

Kaiwhakamahi Pūrere

Engineering machinists create, assemble and repair metal products by interpreting designs, measuring metals, and operating machines to cut and shape them.

Job opportunities: Good

Training usually required: 4 years

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Apprentice engineering machinists usually earn
$49K per year

Experienced engineering machinists usually earn
$49K-$103K per year

Mine/Quarry Manager

Kaiwhakahaere Huke Kōwaro

Mine and quarry managers supervise mine and quarry workers, do safety checks and plan activities in mines and quarries.

Job opportunities: Average

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Quarry managers usually earn
$100K-$155K per year

Mine managers usually earn
$130K-$210K per year

Automotive Electrician

Kaimahi Hiko ā-Waka

Automotive electricians install, maintain and repair electrical wiring, parts and electrical and electronic systems in vehicles.

Job opportunities: Good

Training usually required: 3-4 years

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Qualified automotive electricians usually earn
$32-$45 per hour

Mechanical Engineering Technician

Kaihangarau Take Pūkaha

Mechanical engineering technicians help mechanical engineers design, develop, test and manufacture mechanical devices, including tools, engines and machines.

Job opportunities: Good

Training usually required: 2-4 years

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Entry-level mechanical engineering technicians usually earn
$49K-$65K per year

Mechanical engineering technicians in managerial roles usually earn
$85K-$140K per year

Network Administrator

Kaiwhakahaere Whatunga

Network administrators design, install and maintain computer hardware and software networks, from one-building LANs (local area networks) to worldwide WANs (wide area networks).