Tailor/Dressmaker
Kaihanga Kākahu
Tailors/dressmakers design, make, alter and repair clothing.
- Job opportunities
- Poor
Tailors/dressmakers usually earn
$24 per hour
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Chemist
Kairarau Matū
Chemists study the make-up and behaviour of chemicals, and may use their findings to develop new products and processes.
- Job opportunities
- Good
- Training usually required
- 5 years
Chemists can earn
$65K-$120K per year
Chemists with PhDs or more responsibility can earn up to
$150K per year
Microbiologist
Kaimātai Koiora Mororiki
Microbiologists study micro-organisms, such as bacteria, viruses and fungi, and the effects they have on plants, animals and humans. They also develop products from micro-organisms to benefit humans or the environment.
- Job opportunities
- Good
- Training usually required
- 3-9 years
Microbiologists usually earn
$49K-$75K per year
Senior microbiologists usually earn
$75K-$130K per year
Dental Assistant
Kaiāwhina Mahi Niho
Dental assistants help dentists with patient care and running dental practices.
- Job opportunities
- Good
New dental assistants usually earn
$49K per year
Experienced dental assistants usually earn
$51K-$62K 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
Biosecurity officers usually earn
$65K-$80K per year
Biosecurity officers with more responsibility can earn
$100K per year
Pet Groomer
Kaiwhakapaipai Mōkai
Pet groomers clean, trim and shape the hair and nails of animals in salons, mobile grooming vans and pet shops.
- Job opportunities
- Good
Pet groomers usually earn
$24-$30 per hour
Geologist
Kaimātai Aro Whenua
Geologists study Earth processes, such as earthquakes, floods and volcanic eruptions, to predict future events. They also advise on natural hazards and how to develop or use the Earth's land and resources.
- Job opportunities
- Average
- Training usually required
- 3-7 years
Geologists can earn
$90K-$180K per year
Fashion Designer
Kaihoahoa Kākahu
Fashion designers design clothing and accessories.
- Job opportunities
- Poor
- Training usually required
- 1-3 years
Junior fashion designers usually earn
$49K-$50K per year
Experienced fashion designers usually earn
$50K-$160K per year
Electrician
Kaimahi Hiko
Electricians test, install, maintain and repair electrical systems and equipment.
- Job opportunities
- Good
- Training usually required
- 3-4 years
Electricians usually earn
$31-$51 per hour
Electricians can earn
$24-$63 per hour
Penetration Tester
Kaiwhakamātautau Mūrere
Penetration testers investigate security weaknesses in online systems and databases.
- Job opportunities
- Good
- Training usually required
- 1-4 years
Penetration testers usually earn
$100K-$200K per year