Kaimahi Huke Kōwaro
Miners and quarry workers operate machinery, vehicles and equipment to extract and process minerals and rocks.
Quarry workers usually earn
$60K-$80K per year
Miners usually earn
$80K-$150K per year
Kaiahuwhenua/Kaiwhakahaere Pāmu
Farmers/farm managers manage and work on farms. Farmers own or lease the land, while farm managers operate farms for farm owners.
Farmers/farm managers earn an average of
$78K 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
Ringarehe Tāhiko
Electronics trades workers assemble, install and fix electronic parts and equipment.
Electronics trades workers usually earn
$49K-$80K per year
Senior electronics trades workers usually earn
$75K-$120K per year
Paerata Tauārangi
Air force aviators defend their country, keep the peace and provide disaster relief.
Air force aviators usually earn
$68K-$98K per year
Kaitoroī
Brewers use brewing equipment and processes to convert malted barley or other grains into beer, and control or manage the production and packaging of beer.
Brewers usually earn
$49K-$60K per year
Brewery managers usually earn
$60K-$120K 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
Kaiwhakatau Wāriu
Valuers assess the value of real estate or personal property such as art and jewellery, for sales, rentals, mortgages, insurance or rates.
Valuers with up to three years' experience usually earn
$56K-$87K per year
Valuers with over three years' experience usually earn
$87K-$138K per year
Kaitātai Ahumahi
Industrial designers design and develop innovative products for use in homes, businesses and industry.
Industrial designers usually earn
$60K-$75K per year
Senior industrial designers can earn
$90K-$120K per year
Kaihangarau Rūri Whenua
Survey technicians collect, record, and evaluate geographical information and prepare databases, maps, charts and plans.
New survey technicians usually earn
$49K-$55K per year
Experienced survey technicians usually earn
$60K-$80K per year
