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Energy and Chemical Plant Operator

Kaiwhakahaere Rawa Pūngao, Rawa Matū

Energy and chemical plant operators monitor, control and maintain machinery and equipment at industrial sites such as power stations.

Job opportunities: Average

Manufacturing and technology

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New energy and chemical plant operators usually earn
$70K-$80K per year

Energy and chemical plant operators with five or more years' experience usually earn
$80K-$180K per year

Furniture Finisher

Kaiwhakaoti Taonga Rākau

Furniture finishers prepare the final surface of items of furniture and apply stain, lacquer, paint, oil or wax.

Job opportunities: Average

Training usually required: 3-4 years

Manufacturing and technology
Creative industries

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Qualified furniture finishers usually earn
$49K-$60K per year

Window Cleaner

Kaihoroi Matapihi

Window cleaners clean windows and other glass in shops, schools, offices, hospitals and homes.

Job opportunities: Good

Services industries

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New window cleaners usually earn
$24 per hour

Skilled and specialist window cleaners usually earn
$24-$35 per hour

Farmer/Farm Manager

Kaiahuwhenua/Kaiwhakahaere Pāmu

Farmers/farm managers manage and work on farms. Farmers own or lease the land, while farm managers operate farms for farm owners.

Job opportunities: Good

Primary industries

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Farmers/farm managers earn an average of
$78K per year

Earthmoving Machine Operator

Kaiwhakamahi Wakapana Oneone

Earthmoving machine operators use digging machines, such as bulldozers or graders, to move, shape or level earth, rock and rubble.

Job opportunities: Good

Training usually required: <1 year

Construction and infrastructure

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Earthmoving machine operators can earn
$25-$40 per hour

Occupational Therapist

Kaiwhakaora Ngangahau

Occupational therapists provide therapy and support to people with limited ability to carry out everyday activities because of illness, injury or disability.

Job opportunities: Average

Training usually required: 3 years

Social and community services

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Occupational therapists usually earn
$58K-$119K per year

Corrections Officer

Āpiha Whare Herehere

Corrections officers are responsible for keeping prisoners safe and secure and motivating them to make changes in their lives.

Job opportunities: Good

Training usually required: 1 year

Social and community services

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Corrections officers usually earn
$67K-$80K per year

Senior and principal corrections officers usually earn
$80K-$100K per year

Deckhands may take care of passengers and assist in the operation of vessels such as harbour ferries and charter boats, or cast and haul in nets, lines or pots, and process fish on inshore or deep-sea fishing vessels.