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Biochemist

Kairarau Matū Koiora

Biochemists study the chemical structure and function of animals, plants and micro-organisms such as bacteria and viruses. They use this research to develop medical, industrial and agricultural products.

Job opportunities: Average

Training usually required: 3-9 years

Manufacturing and technology
Primary industries

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Biochemists usually earn
$49K-$75K per year

Senior biochemists with PhDs usually earn
$76K-$130K per year

Naval Architect

Kaihoahoa Tāruru

Naval architects plan, design and supervise the construction and repair of ships, yachts and boats.

Job opportunities: Good

Training usually required: 4 years

Construction and infrastructure
Creative industries

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New naval architects usually earn
$62K-$78K per year

Naval architects with more than three years' experience usually earn
$85K-$150K per year

Medical Physicist

Kaiahupūngao Whakaora

Medical physicists help plan radiation treatment for patients, check and monitor radiation equipment, and develop new treatment techniques.

Job opportunities: Good

Training usually required: 8 years

Services industries

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Medical physicists usually earn
$65K-$118K per year

Experienced medical physicists usually earn
$122K-$161K per year

Parking Officer

Āpiha Atoato Waka

Parking officers give fines for illegal parking and vehicle offences such as unregistered cars.

Job opportunities: Poor

Social and community services

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Parking officers usually earn
$25 per hour

Network Administrator

Kaiwhakahaere Whatunga

Network administrators design, install and maintain computer hardware and software networks, from one-building LANs (local area networks) to worldwide WANs (wide area networks).

Job opportunities: Good

Training usually required: 1-3 years

Manufacturing and technology

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Network administrators usually earn
$80K-$140K per year

Food and Beverage Factory Worker

Kaimahi Tohitū Whakanao Kai/Inu

Food and beverage factory workers prepare ingredients, operate machinery, and bottle or package food and drink.

Job opportunities: Average

Manufacturing and technology

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Food and beverage factory workers usually earn
$24-$25 per hour

Geologist

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.