Āpiha Whakaora
Paramedics assess and treat people who are seriously ill or injured, and transport them to hospital if necessary.
Paramedics usually earn
$84K-$92K per year
Kaiwhakahaere Huarahi Rererangi
Air traffic controllers direct the safe and orderly movement of aircraft while they are flying, landing, taking off and taxiing.
Air traffic controllers usually earn
$140K-$228K per year
Air traffic controllers can earn
$92K-$247K per year
Mataaro Pūhiko
Electrical engineers design, construct and manufacture electrical systems. They also maintain, operate and manage these systems.
Electrical engineers usually earn
$88K-$152K per year
Electrical engineers can earn
$63K-$191K per year
Kaiwhakawhiti Reo ā-Waha
Interpreters convert what people say from one language into another.
Interpreters working for a language service provider usually earn
$35-$80 per hour
Self-employed interpreters usually earn
$80-$140 per hour
Ringa Kirituhi
Tattoo artists use sterilised skin-piercing equipment and ink or jewellery to decorate people's skin.
Pay rates for tattoo artists vary depending on skill, experience and demand.
Kaiāwhina Kaiako
Teacher aides assist teachers in a classroom by working with students on a one-to-one basis, or in groups.
Teacher aides usually earn
$28-$35 per hour
Teacher aides can earn
$24-$38 per hour
Tapuhi ā-Whare
Midwives provide care and support to pregnant people, their partners and family/whānau during pregnancy, labour and birth, and for six weeks following the birth.
Midwives usually earn
$77K-$111K per year
Senior midwives can earn
$102K-$153K per year
Rata Mate Hinengaro
Psychiatrists diagnose and treat mental illness and emotional and behavioural disorders by providing psychotherapeutic treatment and psychiatric medication.
Trainee psychiatrists can earn
$64K-$205K per year
Qualified psychiatrists can earn
$170K-$251K per year
Kaitaraiwa Rerewhenua
Train drivers drive passenger or freight trains. They may shift (shunt) carriages and wagons using trains or remote controls.
Train drivers usually earn
$45-$57 per hour
Train drivers can earn
$37-$62 per hour
Kaitinei Ahi
Firefighters control and put out fires, help rescue people and animals, and educate the public about fire safety and fire prevention.
Firefighters usually earn
$60K-$71K per year
Firefighters can earn
$54K-$77K per year
