Kaiāwhina Tiaki Tangata
Support workers help people with health problems or disabilities to do daily tasks, such as housework, and be as independent as possible.
Support workers usually earn
$24-$28 per hour
Kaihanga Whare
Carpenters work mainly with wood to repair or install foundations, walls, roofs, windows and doors in buildings.
New carpenters usually earn
$24-$25 per hour
Experienced carpenters usually earn
$29-$41 per hour
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
Kaikutikuti Makawe
Hairdressers/barbers cut, colour and style hair. Barbers also shave and trim hair, moustaches and beards.
Hairdressers/barbers usually earn
$49K-$55K per year
Skilled hairdressers/barbers can earn
$65K-$100K per year
Kaihanga Taonga ā-Whare
Joiners use timber and board products to make fittings such as cabinets, doors, window frames and stairs.
New joiners usually earn
$24-$25 per hour
Experienced joiners usually earn
$30-$35 per hour
Kaimahi Hiko
Electricians test, install, maintain and repair electrical systems and equipment.
Electricians usually earn
$31-$51 per hour
Electricians can earn
$24-$63 per hour
Kaihangarau Take Pūkaha
Mechanical engineering technicians help mechanical engineers design, develop, test and manufacture mechanical devices, including tools, engines and machines.
Entry-level mechanical engineering technicians usually earn
$49K-$65K per year
Mechanical engineering technicians in managerial roles usually earn
$85K-$140K 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
Tapuhi Whai Rēhitatanga
Registered nurses assess, treat and support people who are sick, disabled or injured, in hospitals, clinics, rest homes, and nursing homes.
Enrolled nurses usually earn
$68K-$84K per year
Registered nurses usually earn
$74K-$153K per year
Kaimātai Hinengaro
Psychologists diagnose, treat, and work to prevent a range of psychological problems that affect people's behaviour, thoughts and emotions.
Trainee psychologists usually earn
$55K-$70K per year
Psychologists and senior psychologists can earn
$68K-$150K per year