Kaihangarau Taiwhanga Rongoā
Medical laboratory technicians take medical samples and run tests under the supervision of scientists and pathologists.
Qualified medical laboratory technicians usually earn
$49K-$67K per year
Kaihangarau Niho
Dental technicians create and repair devices for the treatment, replacement and protection of damaged, badly positioned or missing teeth.
New dental technicians usually earn
$49K per year
Dental technicians can earn
$60K-$75K per year
Ngaio Niho
Dentists study and treat diseases, injuries and problems of the mouth, teeth, gums and jaw. They also educate patients on how to avoid oral health problems.
Dentists can earn
$129K-$254K per year
Ngaio Mōhiti
Dispensing opticians interpret prescriptions from optometrists and ophthalmologists (eye specialists) for glasses or contact lenses, assemble and fit glasses, and sell customers frames and lenses.
Dispensing opticians with up to five years' experience usually earn
$49K-$60K per year
Senior dispensing opticians usually earn
$60K-$85K per year
Kaihaumanu Reo ā-Waha
Speech-language therapists assess and treat people who have problems with verbal communication or swallowing. This may include difficulties with speech, language, listening, reading or writing.
Speech-language therapists usually earn
$86K-$104K per year
Speech-language therapists can earn
$77K-$114K per year
Kaitiki Toto
Phlebotomists collect blood and samples from patients for laboratory testing or for blood banks.
Qualified phlebotomists usually earn
$52K-$82K per year
Kaimahi Toko i te Ora
Social workers provide care, advice and support to people with personal or social problems, and help with community and social issues.
Social workers usually earn
$57K-$92K per year
Senior social workers usually earn
$48K-$109K per year
Kairahurahu Whakaahua Whakaora
Medical imaging technologists use x-ray and other imaging equipment to take images of injuries and diseases.
Medical imaging technologists with one to six years’ experience usually earn
$63K-$84K per year
Medical imaging technologists with more than six years’ experience usually earn
$87K-$118K per year
Kaitohutohu
Counsellors help people to deal with challenges and manage their emotions, thoughts and behaviour.
Counsellors usually earn
$55K-$94K per year
Counsellors can earn
$48K-$115K per year
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.
Audiologists usually earn
$50K-$120K per year
Audiometrists usually earn
$49K-$75K per year
