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Animator/Digital Artist

Kaiwhakahauora/Ringa Toi Mamati

Animators and digital artists use software, models, photography and drawings to create still and moving images for advertisements, film, print, web or television.

Job opportunities: Average

Training usually required: 3 years

Creative industries

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Animators/digital artists can earn
$55K-$100K per year

Motion designers can earn
$48k-$120K per year

Chef

Pūkenga Tao Kai

Chefs prepare and cook food in restaurants, hotels, catering businesses, rest homes, cafes and bars.

Job opportunities: Good

Training usually required: 1-3 years

Services industries

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Chefs usually earn
$23-$25 per hour

Head or executive chefs usually earn
$29-$38 per hour

Meat/Seafood Process Worker

Kaimahi Mīti/Mātaitai

Meat/seafood process workers process, grade and package meat, fish or shellfish for local and overseas markets. Some also slaughter animals.

Job opportunities: Good

Primary industries
Manufacturing and technology

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Meat/seafood process workers usually earn
$48K-$86K per year

Automotive Electrician

Kaimahi Hiko ā-Waka

Automotive electricians install, maintain and repair electrical wiring, parts and electrical and electronic systems in vehicles.

Job opportunities: Good

Training usually required: 3-4 years

Manufacturing and technology

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Qualified automotive electricians usually earn
$32-$45 per hour

Psychotherapist

Kaihaumanu Hinengaro

Psychotherapists provide talk therapy to help people manage and improve their mental health and emotional wellbeing.

Job opportunities: Average

Training usually required: 3-5 years

Social and community services

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Psychotherapists usually earn
$68K-$85K per year

Senior psychotherapists with more experience and responsibility usually earn
$87K-$118K per year

Customs Officer

Āpiha Taupare

Customs officers control the entry and departure of goods, ships, planes and people to and from New Zealand.

Job opportunities: Good

Training usually required: <1 year

Social and community services

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Customs officers usually earn
$54K-$73K per year

Chief customs officers usually earn
$98K-$125K per year

Chemical Production Operator

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.