Kaiwhakamahi Wakapana Oneone
Earthmoving machine operators use digging machines, such as bulldozers or graders, to move, shape or level earth, rock and rubble.
Earthmoving machine operators can earn
$25-$40 per hour
Kaiwhakamahi Mīra Puru Rākau
Pulp and paper mill operators operate, maintain and repair machines that make pulp and paper.
Trainee pulp and paper mill operators usually earn
$49K-$50K per year
Qualified pulp and paper mill operators usually earn
$50K-$100K per year
Kaimahi Kaka-aku
Textile process operators carry out a variety of tasks in the production of materials such as fabric, canvas, yarn and carpet.
Textile process operators usually earn
$24 per hour
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
Kaitaraiwa Waka Uta
Forklift operators operate vehicles that have a lifting platform for shifting and stacking heavy articles such as pallets, bales, crates, containers or cartons.
Forklift operators usually earn
$24 per hour
Kaiwhakamahi Pūrere
Engineering machinists create, assemble and repair metal products by interpreting designs, measuring metals, and operating machines to cut and shape them.
Apprentice engineering machinists usually earn
$49K per year
Experienced engineering machinists usually earn
$49K-$103K per year
Kaiwhakamahi Whakaputa Matū
Chemical production operators perform a variety of tasks involved in producing toiletries or pharmaceutical products, including ointments, creams, aerosols, tablets, capsules, bandages and vaccines.
Chemical production operators usually earn
$24-$28 per hour
Kaiwhakahaere Rawa Pūngao, Rawa Matū
Energy and chemical plant operators monitor, control and maintain machinery and equipment at industrial sites such as power stations.
New energy and chemical plant operators usually earn
$70K-$80K per year
Energy and chemical plant operators with five or more years' experience usually earn
$80K-$180K per year
Kaiwhakamahi Pūrere Hua Miraka
Dairy processing operators oversee the operation of equipment used to produce a wide range of dairy products such as cheese, butter, yoghurt and milk powder.
New dairy processing operators usually earn
$50K-$60K per year
Senior dairy processing operators usually earn
$70K-$80K per year
Kaiwhakamahi Whakapai Wai (Paru)
Water/wastewater treatment operators run water and wastewater treatment plants. They treat water so that it is acceptable to drink. They also control the disposal of sewage and industrial wastewater.
Water/wastewater treatment operators with up to two years' experience usually earn
$49K-$70K per year
Water/wastewater treatment operators with two or more years' experience usually earn
$50K-$130K per year