Kaihanga Whare
Building contractors run their own businesses and plan, supervise and work on the construction and alteration of buildings.
Pay rates for building contractors vary according to the success of their business.
Kaiwhakapakari Hōiho
Horse trainers train horses for racing, and are responsible for their care at a stable or race track.
Pay rates for horse trainers vary depending on their ability, experience and level of success.
Kaihanga Tohu
Signmakers design, print and install signs in a range of materials, for indoor and outdoor use.
Experienced signmakers usually earn
$49K-$70K per year
Kaihanga Kākahu
Tailors/dressmakers design, make, alter and repair clothing.
Tailors/dressmakers usually earn
$24 per hour
Kaiwhakahaere Tauwhāinga
Event managers plan, promote and run events, such as conferences, for a variety of clients.
New event managers usually earn
$49K-$50K per year
Event managers with three or more years' experience usually earn
$50K-$75K per year
Kaiwhakamahi Pūrere
Engineering machinists create, assemble and repair metal products by interpreting designs, measuring metals, and operating machines to cut and shape them.
Apprentice engineering machinists usually earn
$49K per year
Experienced engineering machinists usually earn
$49K-$103K per year
Kaiahumoana
Aquaculture farmers manage the breeding, raising and harvesting of fish and shellfish for commercial purposes in marine or freshwater farms.
Aquaculture farmers with one to three years’ experience usually earn
$49K-$65K per year
Aquaculture farmers with more than three years’ experience usually earn
$59K-$88K per year
Kaiurungi Hao Ika
Fishing skippers are responsible for running a fishing boat. Responsibilities range from navigating the vessel and organising the crew to catching and processing fish.
Inshore fishing skippers usually earn
$49K-$80K per year
Deep-sea fishing skippers usually earn
$130K-$280K per year
Kaiwhiwhi Rawa i Tāwāhi/Kaituku Rawa Ki Tāwāhi
Importers/exporters plan, organise, direct and co-ordinate the operations of an importing or exporting business.
Importers/exporters usually earn
$49K-$75K per year
Ringawera
Kitchenhands wash dishes and clean the kitchen and serving areas in eating places. They may also help kitchen staff prepare food.
Kitchenhands usually earn
$24 per hour