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
Kaimahi Waea Kawe Kōrero
Line mechanics install, repair and maintain overhead and underground power lines.
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
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.
Forensic senior scientists can earn
$103K-$124K per year
Forensic senior science leaders can earn
$118K-$139K per year
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.
Glass processors usually earn
$24-$36 per hour
Kaikimi/Kaihopu Kararehe
Hunters and trappers shoot or trap animals to remove pests and control disease, and for food, fur, or research.
Pay for hunters and trappers depends on the type of work they do and their experience.
Kaiwhakatipu/Kaimahi Otaota
Nursery growers/workers grow young plants, flowers, trees and shrubs for sale or for use in parks and gardens.
Nursery growers/workers usually earn
$24-$25 per hour
Senior nursery growers/workers usually earn
$25-$31 per hour
Kaiwhakarere Toparere
Helicopter pilots fly helicopters to transport goods, people including photographers, spread fertiliser, spray crops, lift items into difficult sites and provide air rescue and ambulance services.
New helicopter pilots often work part time.
Helicopter pilots with over 3 years’ experience usually earn
$55K-$200K per year
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
Kaiwhakahaere Pūnaha
Systems administrators develop, maintain and administer computer operating systems, database management systems, and security policies and procedures.
Systems administrators usually earn
$85K-$120K per year
Database administrators usually earn
$85K-$145K per year
Ngaio Niho
Dentists study and treat diseases, injuries and problems of the mouth, teeth, gums and jaw. They also educate patients on how to avoid oral health problems.
Dentists can earn
$129K-$254K per year