Kaiako Reo Pākehā (ki te Hunga Kōrero Reo Kē)
Teachers of English to speakers of other languages (ESOL teachers) teach people from non-English speaking backgrounds how to speak, read and write English.
ESOL teachers usually earn
$48K-$80K per year
Kaimahi Kirihou
Plastics workers operate the machinery that makes, assembles and repairs plastic, composite and rubber products.
Plastics workers can earn
$24-$25 per hour
Kaihanga Waka
Boat builders build, repair, and sometimes design boats and their interiors. This can include furnishings, engines, electrics and plumbing.
Boat builders with up to five years' experience usually earn
$28-$40 per hour
Senior boat builders, team leaders and managers usually earn
$30-$76 per hour
Kaimahi Hiko
Electricians test, install, maintain and repair electrical systems and equipment.
Electricians usually earn
$31-$51 per hour
Electricians can earn
$24-$63 per hour
Kaihangarau Take Pūkaha
Mechanical engineering technicians help mechanical engineers design, develop, test and manufacture mechanical devices, including tools, engines and machines.
Entry-level mechanical engineering technicians usually earn
$49K-$65K per year
Mechanical engineering technicians in managerial roles usually earn
$85K-$140K per year
Ētita/Kaiwhakatika
Editors plan, commission, evaluate, select, edit and organise material for publication online or in books, magazines, and newspapers. They may also manage editorial staff.
Editors usually earn
$49K-$60K per year
Senior editors usually earn
$60K-$90K per year
Kaihoahoa Tāruru
Naval architects plan, design and supervise the construction and repair of ships, yachts and boats.
New naval architects usually earn
$62K-$78K per year
Naval architects with more than three years' experience usually earn
$85K-$150K per year
Pūkenga Whare Wānanga
Tertiary lecturers teach at universities, Te Pūkenga, wānanga and other post-secondary education providers. They also carry out research and do administrative tasks.
Assistant lecturers and lecturers usually earn
$50K-$108K per year
Senior lecturers, associate professors and professors usually earn
$77K-$213K per year
Kaihangarau Rama
Lighting technicians set up and operate lighting equipment to provide light and special lighting effects in theatres, at events, and for film and television productions.
Event lighting technicians usually earn
$24-$27 per hour
Entertainment lighting technicians usually earn
$36-$70 per hour
Kairīpoata Pepa
Journalists research and produce stories for websites, print, radio, television and other media.
Journalists usually earn
$49K-$100K per year