Kaihanga Whare
Carpenters work mainly with wood to repair or install foundations, walls, roofs, windows and doors in buildings.
New carpenters usually earn
$24-$25 per hour
Experienced carpenters usually earn
$29-$41 per hour
Pūkenga Tao Kai
Chefs prepare and cook food in restaurants, hotels, catering businesses, rest homes, cafes and bars.
Chefs usually earn
$25-$32 per hour
Chefs can earn
$24-$39 per hour
Kaitoi
Artists turn creative ideas into works of art using media such as paint, digital resources, fabric and feathers, clay, stone and wood.
Pay for artists varies depending on your ability, how productive you are and what type of work you do.
Kaimahi Hiko
Electricians test, install, maintain and repair electrical systems and equipment.
Electricians usually earn
$31-$51 per hour
Electricians can earn
$24-$63 per hour
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
Kaiārahi o Waho/Kaiwhakaako o Waho
Outdoor recreation guides and instructors teach or guide outdoor activities such as rafting, kayaking, canyoning, skiing, hunting, climbing, caving and mountain biking.
Outdoor recreation guides and instructors usually earn
$49K-$58K per year
Kaitohu (Kiriata, Pouaka Whakaata, Irirangi, Whakaari rānei)
Directors instruct cast and crew and oversee the artistic and production aspects of film, television, radio or stage creations.
Pay rates for directors vary depending on your ability, experience, and what type of work you do.
Mataaro Waro
Mining engineers plan, prepare, design and manage the development of opencast (above ground) or underground mines.
Graduate mining engineers usually earn
$70-$75K per year
Experienced mining engineers usually earn
$75K-$210K per year
Kaiārahi Rōpū Haere
Tour guides escort people on sightseeing, educational or other tours, and describe points of interest.
There are no set pay rates for tour guides. Pay depends on the hours you work and the type of guiding you do.
Kaiāwhina Whakarite (Kiriata, Pouaka Whakaata, Irirangi, Whakaari rānei)
Production assistants help production teams organise the making of film, television, radio or stage productions.
Pay rates for production assistants vary depending on the type of production you work on.
