Kaitaraiwa Waka Pāhihi
Taxi drivers/chauffeurs drive vehicles to transport passengers from one place to another.
Taxi drivers/chauffeurs usually earn
$24-$25 per hour
Kaimahi Waea Kawe Kōrero
Line mechanics install, repair and maintain overhead and underground power lines.
Line mechanics with up to five years’ experience usually earn
$49K-$60K per year
Line mechanics with five or more years' experience usually earn
$60K-$100K per year
Kaihangarau Pūtaiao
Science technicians help scientists carry out research, testing and experiments in areas such as chemistry, earth sciences, life sciences and physical sciences.
Science technicians usually earn an average of
$52K 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
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
Kaiwhakaako Waka Rererangi
Flight instructors teach people how to fly aeroplanes, helicopters or other aircraft.
Entry and mid-level flight instructors usually earn
$49K-$70K per year
Experienced and senior flight instructors usually earn
$70K-$100K per year
Kairukuruku
Commercial divers develop and maintain underwater structures and do research for scientists. Recreational divers teach scuba diving and may carry out marine searches and rescues.
Recreational divers work full-time and usually earn
$49K per year
Commercial divers work on short-term contracts and usually earn
$350-$1200 per day
Kaiwhakawā
Judges listen to court cases and make decisions on matters of law.
Judges usually earn
$370K-$578K per year
Kaiwhakamau Taea
Tyre technicians remove, repair and fit tyres for all types of vehicles. They also advise customers on different types of tyres, and check and adjust vehicle wheel alignment.
Tyre technicians usually earn
$24-$26 per hour
Kaimātai Pūtaiao Whenua
Geophysicists use data-collecting technology to study natural processes of the Earth, such as earthquake and volcanic activity, and to locate minerals, oil and gas, or groundwater.
New geophysicists usually earn
$65K-$75K per year
Senior geophysicists usually earn
$120K-$180K per year