Kaipoka
Drillers assemble, position, and operate drilling rigs and related equipment to extract ores, liquids, and gases from the earth.
New drillers usually earn
$60K-$70K per year
Experienced drillers usually earn
$70K-$150K per year
Kaiwhakahaere Huarahi Rererangi
Air traffic controllers direct the safe and orderly movement of aircraft while they are flying, landing, taking off and taxiing.
Air traffic controllers usually earn
$140K-$228K per year
Air traffic controllers can earn
$92K-$247K per year
Kaitohutohu
Counsellors help people to deal with challenges and manage their emotions, thoughts and behaviour.
Counsellors usually earn
$55K-$94K per year
Counsellors can earn
$48K-$115K per year
Kaiāwhina Kaiako
Teacher aides assist teachers in a classroom by working with students on a one-to-one basis, or in groups.
Teacher aides usually earn
$28-$35 per hour
Teacher aides can earn
$24-$38 per hour
Kaimahi Hanga Rori
Roading construction workers make surfaces such as roads, airport runways and driveways, and control traffic around road construction sites.
Roading construction workers usually earn
$24 per hour
Roading leading hands and forepeople can earn up to
$85,000 a year.
Rōia
Solicitors give legal advice, prepare legal documents and study the details of legal arguments.
Solicitors usually earn
$82K-$216K per year
Solicitors can earn
$59K-$367K per year
Rata Hāparapara
Surgeons consult with patients and operate on people to treat and manage disease and injuries.
Trainee surgeons can earn
$64K-$205K per year
Qualified surgeons can earn
$170K-$251K per year
Kaihautū Toi
Artistic directors plan and direct the activities of performing arts organisations such as theatre and dance companies, and arts activities at festivals and venues.
Pay rates for artistic directors vary depending on your ability, experience, and what type of work you do.
Kaiāwhina Whakawhanake Hapori
Community development workers support people to develop and implement plans to make improvements in their community.
Community development workers usually earn
$60K-$80K per year
Kaihoahoa Tāruru
Naval architects plan, design and supervise the construction and repair of ships, yachts and boats.
New naval architects usually earn
$62K-$78K per year
Naval architects with more than three years' experience usually earn
$85K-$150K per year