Author
Kaituhi Pukapuka
Authors write stories, scripts, poems, blogs or plays for publication or production, to entertain and inform people.
- Job opportunities
- Poor
Pay rates for authors vary depending on the success of their works.
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Patternmaker
Ringa Tauira Kākahu
Patternmakers turn clothing designs into patterns.
- Job opportunities
- Average
- Training usually required
- 1-2 years
Patternmakers usually earn
$24-$36 per hour
Jeweller
Kaihanga Taonga Rei
Jewellers design, make, alter and repair items such as rings, bracelets, necklaces and earrings.
- Job opportunities
- Average
- Training usually required
- 4 years
Manufacturing jewellers with up to five years' experience usually earn
$49K-$60K per year
Manufacturing jewellers with more than five years' experience usually earn
$60K–$100K per year
Metal Worker
Kaimahi Maitai
Metal workers make patterns and moulds for metal castings, heat and hammer metal into shape, and repair metal parts and equipment.
- Job opportunities
- Poor
- Training usually required
- 4 years
Metal workers usually earn
$24-$29 per hour
Motor Vehicle Salesperson
Kaihoko Waka Huarahi
Motor vehicle salespeople sell new or used cars, trucks, and other vehicles.
- Job opportunities
- Good
New motor vehicle salespeople usually earn
$49K-$50K per year
Experienced motor vehicle salespeople usually earn
$50K-$220K per year
Line Mechanic
Kaimahi Waea Kawe Kōrero
Line mechanics install, repair and maintain overhead and underground power lines.
- Job opportunities
- Good
- Training usually required
- 2 years
Line mechanics with up to five years’ experience usually earn
$49K-$60K per year
Line mechanics with five or more years' experience usually earn
$60K-$100K per year
Lighting Technician
Kaihangarau Rama
Lighting technicians set up and operate lighting equipment to provide light and special lighting effects in theatres, at events, and for film and television productions.
- Job opportunities
- Poor
Event lighting technicians usually earn
$24-$27 per hour
Entertainment lighting technicians usually earn
$36-$70 per hour
Mail and Parcel Sorter
Kaimāhiti Reta/Pūhera
Mail and parcel sorters work in processing centres. They sort mail and parcels by address, either manually or by machine.
- Job opportunities
- Average
- Training usually required
- <1 year
Mail and parcel sorters usually earn
$24 per hour
Recruitment Consultant
Kaitohutohu Whiwhi Kaimahi
Recruitment consultants help match people with jobs. They work with candidates (people looking for work) and clients (employers looking for staff).
- Job opportunities
- Average
Recruitment consultants with one to five years’ experience usually earn
$49K-$90K per year
Recruitment managers usually earn
$80K-$130K per year
Advertising Specialist
Ngaio Pānui Toko
Advertising specialists create, co-ordinate, plan and implement advertising campaigns to sell products or services for clients.
- Job opportunities
- Average
Advertising specialists usually earn
$49K-$150K per year