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Stevedore

Kaimahi Taunga Waka

Stevedores operate a variety of heavy machinery to load, unload, tally and stow the cargo of a ship.

Job opportunities: Average

Training usually required: 1 year

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New stevedores usually earn
$49K-$80K per year

Stevedores in a supervisory role usually earn
$80K-$130K per year

Tow Truck Operator

Kaitaraiwa Taraka

Tow truck operators drive and operate trucks to tow vehicles that have broken down, been damaged or illegally parked.

Job opportunities: Good

Training usually required: <1 year

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Tow truck drivers with one to two years' experience usually earn
$24-$25 per hour

Experienced tow truck operators can earn
$25-$35 per hour

Aircraft Loader

Kaiuta/Kaihoroi Waka Rererangi

Aircraft loaders load and unload aircraft, and transfer freight and baggage between airport buildings and aircraft.

Job opportunities: Average

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Aircraft loaders usually earn
$24-$29 per hour

Paramedic

Āpiha Whakaora

Paramedics assess and treat people who are seriously ill or injured, and transport them to hospital if necessary.

Job opportunities: Good

Training usually required: 3 years

Social and community services

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Paramedics usually earn
$84K-$92K 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

Social and community services
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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

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

Manufacturing and technology
Social and community services

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

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

Funeral Director/Embalmer

Kaihautū/Kaiwhakapaipai Tūpāpaku

Funeral directors/embalmers organise and direct funerals, register deaths, and prepare human bodies for visits by families, and for burial or cremation.

Job opportunities: Poor

Training usually required: 1-2 years

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Funeral directors/embalmers usually earn
$50K-$60K per year

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.