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Agricultural/Horticultural Scientist

Kaipūtaiao Ahuwhenua

Agricultural/horticultural scientists study farm animals, soils, pastures and crops to improve growth, health and quality, and to prevent pests and disease.

Job opportunities: Good

Training usually required: 5-9 years

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Graduate agricultural/horticultural scientists usually earn
$65K-$75K per year

Senior agricultural/horticultural scientists usually earn
$80K-$150K per year

Ophthalmologist

Tākuta Whakaora Whatu

Ophthalmologists diagnose and treat eye conditions and injuries, and perform eye surgery.

Job opportunities: Good

Training usually required: 13 years

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Trainee ophthalmologists can earn
$64K-$205K per year

Qualified ophthalmologists can earn
$170K-$251K per year

Fire Engineer

Mataaro Ārai Ahi

Fire engineers plan and design safety features that detect, control or reduce fire and smoke in buildings and structures. They also analyse how fire behaves and how safety features perform in fire.

Job opportunities: Good

Training usually required: 6 years

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New fire engineers usually earn
$70K-$90K per year

Senior fire engineers who work as team leaders usually earn
$120K-$180K per year

Diver

Kairukuruku

Commercial divers develop and maintain underwater structures and do research for scientists. Recreational divers teach scuba diving and may carry out marine searches and rescues.

Job opportunities: Average

Training usually required: <1 year

Construction and infrastructure
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Recreational divers work full-time and usually earn
$49K per year

Commercial divers work on short-term contracts and usually earn
$350-$1200 per day

Dairy Herd Manager

Kaiwhakahaere Māpu Kau

Dairy herd managers run daily dairy farming operations such as feeding and milking cows, monitoring animal health and environmental management.

Job opportunities: Good

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Assistant dairy herd managers usually earn
$48K-$88K per year

Experienced dairy herd managers usually earn
$51K-$90K per year

Horse Trainer

Kaiwhakapakari Hōiho

Horse trainers train horses for racing, and are responsible for their care at a stable or race track.

Job opportunities: Average

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Pay rates for horse trainers vary depending on their ability, experience and level of success.

Acupuncturists give general health advice and treat patients using therapies such as electronic and needle acupuncture, cupping, skin scraping (gua sha), the heating of acupuncture points (moxibustion) and tuina (massage).

Job opportunities: Average

Training usually required: 4 years

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Acupuncturists usually earn
$48K-$100K per year

Maitre d’Hotel

Kaiwhakarite Hōtera

Maitres d'hotel oversee the service of food and beverages to guests in restaurants and other eating places. They also check reservations, greet guests and supervise the waiting staff.