Paerata Tauārangi
Air force aviators defend their country, keep the peace and provide disaster relief.
Air force aviator recruits usually earn
$51K per year
Warrant officers can earn
$101K-$120K per year
Kaipoka
Drillers assemble, position, and operate drilling rigs and related equipment to extract ores, liquids, and gases from the earth.
New drillers usually earn
$60K-$70K per year
Experienced drillers usually earn
$70K-$150K per year
Kaimahi Huke Kōwaro
Miners and quarry workers operate machinery, vehicles and equipment to extract and process minerals and rocks.
Quarry workers usually earn
$60K-$80K per year
Miners usually earn
$80K-$150K per year
Kaiwhakahaere Huke Kōwaro
Mine and quarry managers supervise mine and quarry workers, do safety checks and plan activities in mines and quarries.
Quarry managers usually earn
$100K-$155K per year
Mine managers usually earn
$130K-$210K per year
Kairūri Whare
Building surveyors inspect plans and building constructions to see if buildings are, or will be, built correctly. They may also issue certificates, write reports and help owners and potential buyers with construction problems and solutions.
Building surveyors usually earn between
$61K-$112K per year
Kaihautū Pāpāho
Media producers plan and produce films, television programmes, theatre productions, music, digital content, radio shows, festivals and other artistic activities.
Pay rates for media producers vary as most are self-employed and work on short-term contracts.
Kaiwhakahaere Kēhi
Case managers work with individuals and families to help them overcome hardship, and access social services and support.
Case managers usually earn
$60K-$80K per year
Kaitapere
Actors entertain people by using body movement and speech to play a character in media and stage productions.
Pay rates for actors vary depending on your ability, how often you work and what type of work you do.
Mataaro Kaipuke
Marine engineers operate, service and repair engines, and mechanical and electronic equipment on ships and boats.
New marine engineers usually earn
$65K-$80K per year
Experienced marine engineers usually earn
$80K-$184K per year
Māngai ā-Pōtitanga
Elected government representatives are elected by the people of a specific area to help govern a city, region or country.
Members of parliament usually earn
$160K-$300K per year
Local government representatives usually earn
$2K-$190K per year