Kaihonohono Maitai
Welders make, join and repair metal parts for machinery and equipment using welding techniques.
Welders usually earn
$60K-$65K per year
Boilermakers (specialised welders) can earn
$105K-$125K per year
Āpiha Whakamarumaru/Tūtei Whakamarumaru
Security officers/guards protect people, property and assets by investigating, monitoring, controlling and reporting threats.
Security officers/guards usually earn
$24-$30 per hour
Experienced security officers/guards usually earn
$30-$70 per hour
Kairūri Utu Hanga Whare
Quantity surveyors manage finances for constructions, calculate budgets and prepare detailed estimates to ensure budgets are sufficient.
Quantity surveyors usually earn
$76K-$145K per year
Quantity surveyors can earn
$56K-$184K per year
Mataaro Pūkaha
Mechanical engineers design and give advice on the building and repair of machines and tools. They also investigate problems and faults with machinery, and study ways to improve manufacturing and energy production.
Mechanical engineers earn an average of
$85K-$105K per year
Mechanical engineers working as patent attorneys can earn
$75K-$180K per year
Kaiwhakatika Makeretanga Rīanga
Insurance loss adjusters investigate and calculate insurance claims.
Insurance loss adjusters usually earn
$56K-$88K per year
Senior or specialist loss adjusters usually earn
$80K-$143K per year
Kairūri
Surveyors plan, direct and conduct survey work to determine the position of boundaries, locations, topographic features and built structures.
Licensed surveyors usually earn
$90K-$110K per year
Kaihoahoa Whare
Architects plan, design and advise on the construction and alteration of buildings and other structures.
Architects usually earn
$65K-$124K per year
Architects can earn
$48K-$171K per year
Kaiako Kurī
Dog trainers train dogs and diagnose and treat their behaviour problems.
Dog trainers can earn
$49K-$50K per year
Kaitiaki Rākau
Arborists plant and remove trees, prune branches and treat disease.
Arborists with up to five years' experience usually earn
$24-$25 per hour
Arborists with more than five years' experience usually earn
$25-$35 per hour
Kairarau Matū
Chemists study the make-up and behaviour of chemicals, and may use their findings to develop new products and processes.
Chemists can earn
$65K-$120K per year
Chemists with PhDs or more responsibility can earn up to
$150K per year