Kaimahi Maitai
Metal workers make patterns and moulds for metal castings, heat and hammer metal into shape, and repair metal parts and equipment.
Metal workers usually earn
$24-$29 per hour
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.
Event lighting technicians usually earn
$24-$27 per hour
Entertainment lighting technicians usually earn
$36-$70 per hour
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
Kaihanga Pūmanawa Rorohiko
Software developers create and maintain computer software, websites and software applications (apps).
Software developers usually earn
$85K- $139K per year
Software developers can earn
$60K-$172K per year
Kaiwhakarerewai, Kaiwhakarerekorohū, Kaiwhakatakoto Paipa Wai
Plumbers, gasfitters and drainlayers assemble, install and repair pipes, drains and fixtures and fittings that supply water and gas or remove waste.
Plumbers, gasfitters and drainlayers usually earn
$24-$53 per hour
Kaihoahoa Kākahu
Fashion designers design clothing and accessories.
Junior fashion designers usually earn
$49K-$50K per year
Experienced fashion designers usually earn
$50K-$160K per year
Kaihanga Taonga ā-Whare
Joiners use timber and board products to make fittings such as cabinets, doors, window frames and stairs.
New joiners usually earn
$24-$25 per hour
Experienced joiners usually earn
$30-$35 per hour
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
Kaiwhakahaere Ratonga Hauora
Health services managers are responsible for the day-to-day running of a hospital, primary health organisation (PHO), clinic or community health service.
Health services managers with up to five years’ experience usually earn
$65K-$125K per year
Health services managers with five or more years’ experience usually earn
$125K-$245K per year
Kaiāwhina Tiaki Pukapuka
Library assistants do a variety of tasks within a library including organising material and helping library users.
Library assistants usually earn
$49K-$55K per year
Senior library assistants usually earn
$55K-$65K per year