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Agricultural/Horticultural Scientist

Kaipūtaiao Ahuwhenua

Agricultural/horticultural scientists study farm animals, soils, pastures and crops to improve growth, health and quality, and to prevent pests and disease.

Job opportunities: Good

Training usually required: 5-9 years

Primary industries

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Graduate agricultural/horticultural scientists usually earn
$65K-$75K per year

Senior agricultural/horticultural scientists usually earn
$80K-$150K per year

Corrections Officer

Āpiha Whare Herehere

Corrections officers are responsible for keeping prisoners safe and secure and motivating them to make changes in their lives.

Job opportunities: Good

Training usually required: 1 year

Social and community services

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Corrections officers usually earn
$67K-$80K per year

Senior and principal corrections officers usually earn
$80K-$100K per year

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

Manufacturing and technology

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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

Bus Driver

Kaitaraiwa Pahi

Bus drivers operate buses and drive passengers along local, chartered or intercity routes.

Job opportunities: Good

Training usually required: <1 year

Services industries

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Bus drivers in towns and cities usually earn
$27-$30 per hour

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.