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Veterinarian

Pūkenga Hauora Kararehe

Veterinarians treat sick and injured animals, provide general animal care, and advise about health care and disease prevention for pets and farm (production) animals.

Job opportunities: Good

Training usually required: 5 years

Services industries
Social and community services
Primary industries

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New veterinarians usually earn
$75K-$105K per year

Experienced veterinarians running a business can earn
$130K-$220K per year

Electrician

Kaimahi Hiko

Electricians test, install, maintain and repair electrical systems and equipment.

Job opportunities: Good

Training usually required: 3-4 years

Construction and infrastructure
Manufacturing and technology

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New electricians usually earn an average of
$34 per hour

Electricians with over 8 years' experience can earn an average of
$43 per hour

Mechanical Engineering Technician

Kaihangarau Take Pūkaha

Mechanical engineering technicians help mechanical engineers design, develop, test and manufacture mechanical devices, including tools, engines and machines.

Job opportunities: Good

Training usually required: 2-4 years

Manufacturing and technology

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Entry-level mechanical engineering technicians usually earn
$48K-$65K per year

Mechanical engineering technicians in managerial roles usually earn
$85K-$140K per year

Foreign Policy Officer

Āpiha Take Tāwāhi

Foreign policy officers represent New Zealand's interests overseas and provide policy advice to the Government on foreign affairs and trade.

Job opportunities: Average

Training usually required: 5 years

Social and community services

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New foreign policy officers usually earn
$68K-$75K per year

Senior foreign policy officers with experience can earn
$120K-$140K per year

Health Services Manager

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.

Job opportunities: Good

Training usually required: 3-5 years

Social and community services

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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

Architect

Kaihoahoa Whare

Architects plan, design and advise on the construction and alteration of buildings and other structures.

Job opportunities: Average

Training usually required: 8-10 years

Construction and infrastructure
Manufacturing and technology
Creative industries

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Architectural graduates with up to 5 years' experience usually earn
$60K-$90K per year

Senior architects can earn
$110K-$140K per year

Audiologist/Audiometrist

Kaimātai Ororongo/Kaimātau Ororongo

Audiologists and audiometrists study, identify, measure and treat hearing loss and ear disorders. They also provide aids and other listening devices to assist patients with hearing loss.

Job opportunities: Good

Training usually required: 2-5 years

Social and community services

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Audiologists usually earn
$50K-$120K per year

Audiometrists usually earn
$48K-$75K per year

Farm Assistant

Kaimahi Pāmu

Farm assistants help farmers with a variety of tasks, including raising and caring for animals, repairs and maintenance, tractor work and other farming activities.