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Lift Technician

Kaihangarau Waka Kawe

Lift technicians install, maintain and repair lift and escalator systems.

Job opportunities: Average

Training usually required: 3-4 years

Manufacturing and technology
Construction and infrastructure

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Lift technicians usually earn
$55K-$75K per year

Senior or highly qualified lift technicians usually earn
$75K-$100K per year

Pet Groomer

Kaiwhakapaipai Mōkai

Pet groomers clean, trim and shape the hair and nails of animals in salons, mobile grooming vans and pet shops.

Job opportunities: Good

Services industries

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Pet groomers usually earn
$24-$30 per hour

Conservator

Kaiatawhai Whakaora Taonga

Conservators help preserve art and other important historical items by preventing deterioration and repairing damage.

Job opportunities: Poor

Training usually required: 5 years

Social and community services
Services industries
Creative industries

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Conservators with one to five years' experience usually earn
$55K-$70K per year

Conservators with more than 10 years' experience usually earn
$70K-$82K per year

Geologists study Earth processes, such as earthquakes, floods and volcanic eruptions, to predict future events. They also advise on natural hazards and how to develop or use the Earth's land and resources.

Job opportunities: Average

Training usually required: 3-7 years

Services industries
Primary industries

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Geologists can earn
$90K-$180K per year

Geophysicist

Kaimātai Pūtaiao Whenua

Geophysicists use data-collecting technology to study natural processes of the Earth, such as earthquake and volcanic activity, and to locate minerals, oil and gas, or groundwater.

Job opportunities: Average

Training usually required: 3-7 years

Primary industries
Services industries

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New geophysicists usually earn
$65K-$75K per year

Senior geophysicists usually earn
$120K-$180K per year

Aeroplane Pilot

Kaiwhakahaere Waka Rererangi

Aeroplane pilots fly planes that transport people and goods, or spread fertiliser or bait.

Job opportunities: Good

Training usually required: 2-3 years

Services industries

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Aeroplane pilots usually earn
$96K-$283K per year

Aeroplane pilots can earn
$62K-$392K per year

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.