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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

Manufacturing and technology

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

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

Electronics Trades Worker

Ringarehe Tāhiko

Electronics trades workers assemble, install and fix electronic parts and equipment.

Job opportunities: Good

Training usually required: 3-4 years

Manufacturing and technology

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Electronics trades workers usually earn
$49K-$80K per year

Senior electronics trades workers usually earn
$75K-$120K per year

Chemist

Kairarau Matū

Chemists study the make-up and behaviour of chemicals, and may use their findings to develop new products and processes.

Job opportunities: Good

Training usually required: 5 years

Manufacturing and technology
Services industries

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Chemists can earn
$65K-$120K per year

Chemists with PhDs or more responsibility can earn up to
$150K per year

Carpet Cleaner

Kaiwhakapai Whāriki

Carpet cleaners clean carpets, floors and upholstery, and may dry and clean carpets after floods.

Job opportunities: Good

Training usually required: <1 year

Services industries

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Carpet cleaners usually earn
$24-$30 per hour

Biochemist

Kairarau Matū Koiora

Biochemists study the chemical structure and function of animals, plants and micro-organisms such as bacteria and viruses. They use this research to develop medical, industrial and agricultural products.

Job opportunities: Average

Training usually required: 3-9 years

Manufacturing and technology
Primary industries

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Biochemists usually earn
$49K-$75K per year

Senior biochemists with PhDs usually earn
$76K-$130K per year

Geospatial Specialist

Ngaio Papa Whenua

Geospatial specialists gather and analyse geographic and spatial (location-based) information and use specialist software to present it in user-friendly formats such as maps and 3D models.