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Speech-Language Therapist

Kaihaumanu Reo ā-Waha

Speech-language therapists assess and treat people who have problems with verbal communication or swallowing. This may include difficulties with speech, language, listening, reading or writing.

Job opportunities: Good

Training usually required: 4-5 years

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Speech-language therapists usually earn
$86K-$104K per year

Speech-language therapists can earn
$77K-$114K per year

Zoologist

Kaipūtaiao Kararehe

Zoologists study animals and their behaviour in the wild or in captivity, and how they interact with other species and their environments.

Job opportunities: Average

Training usually required: 3 years

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Zoologists usually earn
$57K-$142K per year

Oral Health Therapist

Kaiakuaku Waha

Oral health therapists provide dental care, treat gum disease and teach people how to care for teeth and gums. They may refer clients to dentists.

Job opportunities: Good

Training usually required: 3 years

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Oral health therapists usually earn
$59K-$83K per year

Senior oral health therapists can earn
$87K-$119K per year

Teacher of English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)

Kaiako Reo Pākehā (ki te Hunga Kōrero Reo Kē)

Teachers of English to speakers of other languages (ESOL teachers) teach people from non-English speaking backgrounds how to speak, read and write English.

Job opportunities: Poor

Training usually required: 1-5 years

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ESOL teachers usually earn
$48K-$80K per year

Aquaculture Farmer

Kaiahumoana

Aquaculture farmers manage the breeding, raising and harvesting of fish and shellfish for commercial purposes in marine or freshwater farms.

Job opportunities: Good

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Aquaculture farmers with one to three years’ experience usually earn
$49K-$65K per year

Aquaculture farmers with more than three years’ experience usually earn
$59K-$88K per year

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.