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Probation Officer

Āpiha Matakana

Probation officers supervise people serving a sentence in the community. They also help people who have been in prison return to society.

Job opportunities: Good

Training usually required: <1 year

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Probation officers usually earn
$64K-$82K per year

Senior practitioners usually earn
$83K-$92K per year

Corrections Officer

Āpiha Whare Herehere

Corrections officers are responsible for keeping prisoners safe and secure and motivating them to make changes in their lives.

Job opportunities: Good

Training usually required: 1 year

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Corrections officers usually earn
$67K-$80K per year

Senior and principal corrections officers usually earn
$80K-$100K per year

Navy Officer

Āpiha Tauā Moana

Navy officers train navy sailors, manage field exercises and lead sailors in combat, peacekeeping missions, border patrols and disaster relief.

Job opportunities: Average

Training usually required: <1 year

Services industries
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Navy officer cadets usually earn
$51K per year

Lieutenant commanders can earn
$101K-$133K per year

Fishery Officer

Āpiha Hao Ika

Fishery officers gather information on all aspects of the fishing industry and enforce fisheries laws.

Job opportunities: Poor

Training usually required: <1 year

Primary industries
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Fishery officers usually earn
$61K-$100K per year

Customs Officer

Āpiha Taupare

Customs officers control the entry and departure of goods, ships, planes and people to and from New Zealand.

Job opportunities: Good

Training usually required: <1 year

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Customs officers usually earn
$54K-$73K per year

Chief customs officers usually earn
$98K-$125K per year

Intelligence Officer

Āpiha Matataua

Intelligence officers collect and analyse information on people, places and events that may be a threat to businesses or national and international security.

Job opportunities: Good

Training usually required: 1-3 years

Services industries
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Intelligence officers usually earn
$71K-$86K per year

Senior intelligence officers can earn
$83K-$170K per year

Quarantine Officer

Āpiha Ārai Mate Hōrapa

Quarantine officers identify and control biosecurity risks at New Zealand's borders by inspecting goods and vessels arriving in the country.

Job opportunities: Average

Social and community services
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Quarantine officers with up to three years' experience usually earn
$65K-$71K per year

Senior quarantine officers usually earn
$75K-$80K per year

Immigration Officer

Āpiha Whakahaere Manene

Immigration officers control the entry of people from other countries into New Zealand, assessing visa applications from people who wish to visit, study, work or reside in NZ.