Āpiha Whakaora
Paramedics assess and treat people who are seriously ill or injured, and transport them to hospital if necessary.
Paramedics usually earn
$84K-$92K per year
Kaihautū/Kaiwhakapaipai Tūpāpaku
Funeral directors/embalmers organise and direct funerals, register deaths, and prepare human bodies for visits by families, and for burial or cremation.
Funeral directors/embalmers usually earn
$50K-$60K 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
Kaiāwhina Mahi Niho
Dental assistants help dentists with patient care and running dental practices.
New dental assistants usually earn
$49K per year
Experienced dental assistants usually earn
$51K-$62K per year
Kaimātai Tātari Hihi Irirangi
Diagnostic radiologists diagnose disease and injury using x-rays, ultrasound, MRI, CT, nuclear medicine and radioactive solutions.
Diagnostic radiologists usually earn
$206K-$247K per year
Diagnostic radiologists can earn
$185K-$268K per year
Pūkenga Whakaita Kai (Ngā Tohunga Mātai Kai)
Dietitians provide advice and counselling about diet, food and nutrition to individuals and communities. They also design nutrition programmes to support health and wellbeing.
Qualified dietitians usually earn
$74K-$113K per year
Senior dietitians usually earn
$108K-$147K per year
Tapuhi Kararehe
Veterinary nurses help assess, treat and care for sick and injured animals. They also interact with clients and perform receptionist duties.
Veterinary nurses usually earn
$49K-$72K per year
Kaimātai Whatu
Optometrists examine clients' eyes to diagnose and provide solutions for vision problems. They also diagnose, monitor and manage eye diseases such as cataracts.
Optometrists with one to two years’ experience usually earn
$65K-$114K per year
Optometrists with three or more years' experience usually earn
$114K-$225K per year
Kaimahi Tohitū Whakanao Kai/Inu
Food and beverage factory workers prepare ingredients, operate machinery, and bottle or package food and drink.
Food and beverage factory workers usually earn
$24-$25 per hour
Kaimahi Horoi Kākahu/Kaiwhakamohani Kākahu
Laundry workers/dry-cleaners clean, wash and care for clothing, curtains and bedding.
Laundry workers/dry-cleaners usually earn
$24-$30 per hour
