Kaimahi Kani Rākau
Wood processing workers set up and use woodworking machinery to cut logs into timber for building, furniture and other products.
Wood processing workers usually earn
$49K-$50K per year
Kaihangarau Take Pūhiko
Electrical engineering technicians interpret the designs and technical instructions of electrical engineers, then ensure they are accurately carried out. They also develop, install, test and maintain equipment that produces, transmits or uses power.
New electrical engineering technicians usually earn
$24-$27 per hour
Senior electrical engineering technicians usually earn
$34-$43 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
Kairarau Matū
Chemists study the make-up and behaviour of chemicals, and may use their findings to develop new products and processes.
Chemists can earn
$65K-$120K per year
Chemists with PhDs or more responsibility can earn up to
$150K per year
Kaitauārai Whare
Building insulators install or apply special material to buildings or equipment to prevent or reduce heat, cold, air, sound or moisture loss.
Experienced building insulators usually earn
$24-$30 per hour
Kaihanga Taiapa
Fencers construct and repair fences, barriers or walls made of timber, metal, wire, chain-link or other materials.
Fencers usually earn
$24-$30 per hour
Fencing contractors usually earn
$45-$62 per hour
Kaitaraiwa Taraka Taumaha
Heavy truck drivers drive trucks with or without trailers. They may transport materials, livestock, general freight, and hazardous substances or spread fertiliser.
Heavy truck drivers usually earn
$24-$35 per hour
Highly skilled heavy truck drivers can earn
$35-$45 per hour
Pouherenga Kōrero o-Mua
Historians research, write and present information about events and people of the past and present. They may also teach history.
Historians employed in universities or the public sector usually earn
$49K-$120K 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
Kairīpoata Pepa
Journalists research and produce stories for websites, print, radio, television and other media.
Journalists usually earn
$49K-$100K per year