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Medical Laboratory Scientist

Kaipūtaiao Taiwhanga Rongoā

Medical laboratory scientists carry out laboratory tests on blood, tissues and other samples taken from patients.

Job opportunities: Good

Training usually required: 4 years

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Medical laboratory scientists usually earn
$52K-$73K per year

Senior medical laboratory scientists can earn
$77K-$106K per year

Journalist

Kairīpoata Pepa

Journalists research and produce stories for websites, print, radio, television and other media.

Job opportunities: Poor

Training usually required: 1-3 years

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Journalists usually earn
$49K-$100K per year

Conservator

Kaiatawhai Whakaora Taonga

Conservators help preserve art and other important historical items by preventing deterioration and repairing damage.

Job opportunities: Poor

Training usually required: 5 years

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Conservators with one to five years' experience usually earn
$55K-$70K per year

Conservators with more than 10 years' experience usually earn
$70K-$82K per year

Dairy Farmer

Kaiahuwhenua Miraka Kau

Dairy farmers plan and manage milk production by cows, maintain pasture and monitor environmental impacts on farms.

Job opportunities: Good

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Dairy farm assistants and herd managers usually earn an average of
$55K-$67K per year

Dairy farm managers and operations managers usually earn an average of
$83K-$103K per year

Forensic Scientist

Kaipūtaiao Taihara

Forensic scientists apply scientific knowledge and skills to investigate crimes and help the police find or eliminate crime suspects. They may research developing or improving forensic techniques.

Job opportunities: Poor

Training usually required: 4-5 years

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Forensic senior scientists can earn
$106K-$127K per year

Forensic senior science leaders can earn
$121K-$142K per year

Electrical Engineering Technician

Kaihangarau Take Pūhiko

Electrical engineering technicians interpret the designs and technical instructions of electrical engineers, then ensure they are accurately carried out. They also develop, install, test and maintain equipment that produces, transmits or uses power.

Job opportunities: Good

Training usually required: 2-3 years

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New electrical engineering technicians usually earn
$24-$27 per hour

Senior electrical engineering technicians usually earn
$34-$43 per hour

Glass Processor

Kaiwhakarite Karaehe

Glass processors prepare and process sheets of flat glass into products such as windows and mirrors for installation in buildings and related structures.