Kaikuti Hipi
Shearers with one to three years’ experience usually earn
$49K-$65K per year
Shearers with more than three years’ experience usually earn
$65K-$130K per year
Kaihangarau Ahuwhenua
Agricultural technicians perform tests and experiments, and provide technical support to assist agricultural scientists in areas such as research, production, servicing and marketing.
Agricultural technicians with up to five years' experience usually earn
$49K-$65K per year
Senior agricultural technicians with five or more years' experience usually earn
$55K-$85K per year
Kaimanaaki Papa
Groundspeople are in charge of the turf (grass), tracks and pitches at sports fields, golf courses, public areas, schools and racecourses.
Groundspeople usually earn
$50K-$60K per year
Head groundspeople and managers can earn
$60K-$100K per year
Kaiwhakatau Manuhiri
Receptionists greet visitors and clients, and deal with enquiries and requests. Their work includes administration tasks such as answering the telephone, scheduling appointments and keeping records.
Receptionists usually earn
$49K-$65K per year
Kaiārahi o Waho/Kaiwhakaako o Waho
Outdoor recreation guides and instructors teach or guide outdoor activities such as rafting, kayaking, canyoning, skiing, hunting, climbing, caving and mountain biking.
Outdoor recreation guides and instructors usually earn
$49K-$58K per year
Kaipūtaiao Ahuwhenua
Agricultural/horticultural scientists study farm animals, soils, pastures and crops to improve growth, health and quality, and to prevent pests and disease.
Graduate agricultural/horticultural scientists usually earn
$65K-$75K per year
Senior agricultural/horticultural scientists usually earn
$80K-$150K per year
Āpiha Hao Ika
Fishery officers gather information on all aspects of the fishing industry and enforce fisheries laws.
Fishery officers usually earn
$61K-$100K per year
Āpiha Papa Atawhai
Rangers protect, enhance and maintain conservation and recreation areas such as regional and national parks, forests, wetlands, reserves, and sites of cultural importance.
New rangers usually earn
$47K-$60K per year
Experienced rangers usually earn
$53K-$93K per year
Kaimātai Aro Whenua
Geologists study Earth processes, such as earthquakes, floods and volcanic eruptions, to predict future events. They also advise on natural hazards and how to develop or use the Earth's land and resources.
Geologists can earn
$90K-$180K per year
Kaikanikani
Dancers entertain people by expressing ideas and emotions, usually to music, using body movements.
Pay rates for dancers vary depending on ability, how often they work and what type of work they do.