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Archivist

Kaitiaki Pūranga

Archivists assess, organise, store and provide access to records and documents of long-term historical or research value. They also advise people and organisations about their archives.

Job opportunities: Average

Training usually required: 3-5 years

Services industries
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Archivists with up to four years' experience usually earn
$49K-$60K per year

Archivists with five or more years' experience usually earn
$60K-$70K per year

Audiologist/Audiometrist

Kaimātai Ororongo/Kaimātau Ororongo

Audiologists and audiometrists study, identify, measure and treat hearing loss and ear disorders. They also provide aids and other listening devices to assist patients with hearing loss.

Job opportunities: Good

Training usually required: 2-5 years

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Audiologists usually earn
$50K-$120K per year

Audiometrists usually earn
$49K-$75K per year

Pest Control Technician

Kaihangarau Patu Orotā

Pest control technicians identify and remove pests, such as insects, rats and mice, from buildings and properties.

Job opportunities: Good

Training usually required: 1-2 years

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Pest control technicians usually earn
$24-$34 per hour

Phlebotomist

Kaitiki Toto

Phlebotomists collect blood and samples from patients for laboratory testing or for blood banks.

Job opportunities: Average

Training usually required: 2 years

Social and community services

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Qualified phlebotomists usually earn
$52K-$82K per year

Chemist

Kairarau Matū

Chemists study the make-up and behaviour of chemicals, and may use their findings to develop new products and processes.

Job opportunities: Good

Training usually required: 5 years

Manufacturing and technology
Services industries

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Chemists can earn
$65K-$120K per year

Chemists with PhDs or more responsibility can earn up to
$150K per year

Biochemists study the chemical structure and function of animals, plants and micro-organisms such as bacteria and viruses. They use this research to develop medical, industrial and agricultural products.

Job opportunities: Average

Training usually required: 3-9 years

Manufacturing and technology
Primary industries

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Biochemists usually earn
$49K-$75K per year

Senior biochemists with PhDs usually earn
$76K-$130K per year

Geospatial Specialist

Ngaio Papa Whenua

Geospatial specialists gather and analyse geographic and spatial (location-based) information and use specialist software to present it in user-friendly formats such as maps and 3D models.