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Aquaculture Farmer

Kaiahumoana

Aquaculture farmers manage the breeding, raising and harvesting of fish and shellfish for commercial purposes in marine or freshwater farms.

Job opportunities: Good

Primary industries

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

Aquaculture farmers with more than three years’ experience usually earn
$59K-$88K per year

Army Soldier

Hōia Ope Tauā

Army soldiers defend their country, forming highly skilled teams that work together in combat and security operations, peacekeeping missions, humanitarian assistance and disaster relief.

Job opportunities: Good

Training usually required: <1 year

Services industries
Social and community services

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Army soldiers usually earn
$68K-$98K per year

Building Contractor

Kaihanga Whare

Building contractors run their own businesses and plan, supervise and work on the construction and alteration of buildings.

Job opportunities: Good

Training usually required: 3-4 years

Construction and infrastructure

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Pay rates for building contractors vary according to the success of their business.

Fishing Skipper

Kaiurungi Hao Ika

Fishing skippers are responsible for running a fishing boat. Responsibilities range from navigating the vessel and organising the crew to catching and processing fish.

Job opportunities: Average

Training usually required: <2 years

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Inshore fishing skippers usually earn
$49K-$80K per year

Deep-sea fishing skippers usually earn
$130K-$280K per year

Dairy Farm Assistant

Kaiāwhina Pāmu Kau

Dairy farm assistants help farmers with a variety of tasks, including caring for and milking cows, repairs and maintenance, and other farming activities.