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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

Biosecurity Officer

Āpiha Ao Koiora

Biosecurity officers check areas of land for harmful animals or plants and arrange for, or help with, pest destruction and control.

Job opportunities: Good

Training usually required: 3 years

Social and community services
Primary industries

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Biosecurity officers usually earn
$65K-$80K per year

Biosecurity officers with more responsibility can earn
$100K per year

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

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

Primary industries

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

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

Anaesthetist

Kairehu

Anaesthetists give anaesthesia (gas or injections to prevent pain) during surgery and other procedures. They assess patients and resuscitate them if necessary.