Ngaio Ōhanga
Economists analyse financial, labour and trade markets, and predict or explain economic events.
Economists can earn
$80K-$125K per year
Rata Mate Hinengaro
Psychiatrists diagnose and treat mental illness and emotional and behavioural disorders by providing psychotherapeutic treatment and psychiatric medication.
Trainee psychiatrists can earn
$64K-$205K per year
Qualified psychiatrists can earn
$170K-$251K per year
Āpiha Whakaora
Paramedics assess and treat people who are seriously ill or injured, and transport them to hospital if necessary.
Paramedics usually earn
$84K-$92K per year
Rata Hāparapara
Surgeons consult with patients and operate on people to treat and manage disease and injuries.
Trainee surgeons can earn
$64K-$205K per year
Qualified surgeons can earn
$170K-$251K per year
Taka Rongoā
Pharmacists prepare and dispense prescribed medicine, and discuss conditions and treatments with patients. They may carry out tests and vaccinations.
Pharmacists usually earn
$96K-$133K per year
Pharmacists can earn
$77K-$151K per year
Kaitatau
Statisticians design studies and surveys, and collect, analyse, interpret and present numerical information to assist in decision-making.
New statisticians usually earn
$55K-$65K per year
Statisticians with experience usually earn
$75K-$140K per year
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.
Biochemists usually earn
$49K-$75K per year
Senior biochemists with PhDs usually earn
$76K-$130K per year
Kaihoroi Whare
Cleaners clean offices, factories, shops, public buildings, schools, private homes and aircraft.
Cleaners usually earn
$24-$30 per hour
Kaiāwhina Haumanu Hauora/Kaimahi Atawhai
Health care assistants care for people in aged residential care, private homes, hospitals and disability support.
Health care assistants usually earn
$24-$34 per hour
Kaimātai Mate Tangata
Pathologists are doctors who diagnose and study human diseases and conditions. They diagnose health problems by testing tissue and fluid samples taken from patients.
Trainee pathologists can earn
$64K-$205K per year
Qualified pathologists can earn
$170K-$251K per year
