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Heavy Truck Driver

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.

Job opportunities: Good

Training usually required: 1-2 years

Services industries

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Heavy truck drivers usually earn
$24-$35 per hour

Highly skilled heavy truck drivers can earn
$35-$45 per hour

Orchard Farmer/Manager

Kaipāmu Uru Hua Rākau/Kaiwhakahaere Uru Hua Rākau

Orchard farmers/managers plan and manage fruit and nut production in orchards.

Job opportunities: Average

Primary industries

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Orchard farmers/managers with up to five years' experience usually earn
$55K-$110K per year

Orchard farmers/managers working for large organisations usually earn
$120K-$180K per year

Biosecurity Officer

Āpiha Ao Koiora

Biosecurity officers check areas of land for harmful animals or plants and arrange for, or help with, pest destruction and control.

Job opportunities: Good

Training usually required: 3 years

Social and community services
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Biosecurity officers usually earn
$65K-$80K per year

Biosecurity officers with more responsibility can earn
$100K per year

Beekeeper

Kaitiaki Pī

Beekeepers look after beehives in apiaries that produce honey, wax, pollen and other bee products. They may also offer pollination services to horticultural and seed crop producers.

Job opportunities: Average

Training usually required: 1-2 years

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Beekeepers with up to four years’ experience usually earn
$49K-$70K per year

Beekeepers who manage apiaries usually earn
$65K-$120K per year

Science Technician

Kaihangarau Pūtaiao

Science technicians help scientists carry out research, testing and experiments in areas such as chemistry, earth sciences, life sciences and physical sciences.