Kaikimi/Kaihopu Kararehe
Hunters and trappers shoot or trap animals to remove pests and control disease, and for food, fur, or research.
Pay for hunters and trappers depends on the type of work they do and their experience.
Kaitiaki Māra
Gardeners plant and maintain lawns, trees, shrubs and flowers in public or private gardens and parks.
Gardeners usually earn
$47-$60 per hour
Kaimāhiti Wūru
Wool classers sort wool into categories. They ensure wool is clean, identified and documented for sale.
Wool classers are paid per fleece and usually earn
$50-$60 per hour
Kaitiaki Rākau
Arborists plant and remove trees, prune branches and treat disease.
Arborists with up to five years' experience usually earn
$24-$25 per hour
Arborists with more than five years' experience usually earn
$25-$35 per hour
Kaimahi Huangakai
Crop workers assist with the growing and harvesting of fruit, vegetables and other produce on farms, market gardens, orchards and vineyards.
Crop workers usually earn
$24-$25 per hour
Kaiahuwhenua Miraka Kau
Dairy farmers plan and manage milk production by cows, maintain pasture and monitor environmental impacts on farms.
Dairy farm assistants and herd managers usually earn an average of
$55K-$67K per year
Dairy farm managers and operations managers usually earn an average of
$83K-$103K per year
Kaiāwhina Pāmu Kau
Dairy farm assistants help farmers with a variety of tasks, including caring for and milking cows, repairs and maintenance, and other farming activities.
Dairy farm assistants usually earn
$49K-$80K per year
Kaikuti Hipi
Shearers with one to three years’ experience usually earn
$49K-$65K per year
Shearers with more than three years’ experience usually earn
$65K-$130K per year
Kaiwhakamahi Pūrere Hua Miraka
Dairy processing operators oversee the operation of equipment used to produce a wide range of dairy products such as cheese, butter, yoghurt and milk powder.
New dairy processing operators usually earn
$50K-$60K per year
Senior dairy processing operators usually earn
$70K-$80K per year
Kaimahi Whare Putunga
Packhouse workers grade, pack and store fruit, vegetables and other produce in packhouses.
Packhouse workers usually earn
$24-$25 per hour