Kaitoi
Artists turn creative ideas into works of art using media such as paint, digital resources, fabric and feathers, clay, stone and wood.
Pay for artists varies depending on your ability, how productive you are and what type of work you do.
Kaihoahoa Whakairoiro
Graphic designers create artwork or designs for printed and electronic media such as magazines, television and websites.
Graphic designers usually earn
$54K-$90K per year
Graphic designers can earn
$49K-$116K per year
Kaikutikuti Makawe
Hairdressers/barbers cut, colour and style hair. Barbers also shave and trim hair, moustaches and beards.
Hairdressers/barbers usually earn
$49K-$55K per year
Skilled hairdressers/barbers can earn
$65K-$100K per year
Ngaio Whakawhitiwhiti Kōrero
Communications professionals develop strategies to promote the image of organisations to the public, shareholders and employees.
Communications professionals usually earn
$110K-$130K per year
Senior communications professionals can earn
$130K-$180K per year
Kaitaraiwa Pahi
Bus drivers operate buses and drive passengers along local, chartered or intercity routes.
Bus drivers in towns and cities usually earn
$27-$30 per hour
Kaiako Kura Tuarua
Secondary school teachers plan, prepare and teach one or more subjects to students between the ages of 13 and 18.
Secondary school teachers usually earn
$89K-$115K per year
Secondary school teachers can earn
$69K-$136K per year
Kaitohutohu Ahuwhenua
Agricultural/horticultural consultants advise farmers, growers and organisations on business, production and land management solutions.
Agricultural/horticultural consultants with less than five years’ experience usually earn
$50K-$85K per year
Agricultural/horticultural consultants with more than five years’ experience usually earn
$85K-$150K per year
Mataaro Whakatika Waka Rererangi
Aircraft maintenance engineers keep aeroplanes safe. They install, inspect, maintain and repair aircraft, aircraft radio, avionic (electronic), navigation, communication and electrical and mechanical systems.
Aircraft maintenance engineers usually earn
$49K-$91K per year
Senior aircraft maintenance engineers and supervisors usually earn
$86K-$165K per year