Kaiwhakamahi Whakaputa Matū
Chemical production operators perform a variety of tasks involved in producing toiletries or pharmaceutical products, including ointments, creams, aerosols, tablets, capsules, bandages and vaccines.
Chemical production operators usually earn
$24-$28 per hour
Kaiwhakamahi Mīra Puru Rākau
Pulp and paper mill operators operate, maintain and repair machines that make pulp and paper.
Trainee pulp and paper mill operators usually earn
$49K-$50K per year
Qualified pulp and paper mill operators usually earn
$50K-$100K per year
Kaiwhakararangi Tohu Hauora
Clinical coders convert information in patient discharge notes into health classification codes. This information is used for research and to plan health funding and services.
Clinical coders usually earn
$76K-$89K per year
Clinical coding auditors can earn
$94K per year
Kaiwhakahaere Whakaputa
Production managers organise and control the production process in a factory. They ensure that products are made to the right specifications and are ready on time and within budget.
Production managers usually earn
$80K-$150K per year
Kaiahupūngao Whakaora
Medical physicists help plan radiation treatment for patients, check and monitor radiation equipment, and develop new treatment techniques.
Medical physicists usually earn
$65K-$118K per year
Experienced medical physicists usually earn
$122K-$161K per year
Kaiwhakahaere Rawa Pūngao, Rawa Matū
Energy and chemical plant operators monitor, control and maintain machinery and equipment at industrial sites such as power stations.
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
Kaihangarau Pūrere Whakamātao
Refrigeration/air-conditioning technicians install, service and maintain refrigeration and air-conditioning systems.
Qualified refrigeration/air-conditioning technicians usually earn
$50K-$95K per year
Kaimātai Koiora Moana
Marine biologists study animals and plants that live in the sea and freshwater, and how they interact with their surroundings.
Marine Biologists at Crown research agencies can earn
$71K- $177K per year
Marine biologists at universities can earn
$58K- $198K per year
Kaipūtaiao Ao Tūroa
Environmental scientists study human effects on the environment such as climate change, pollution and loss of biodiversity. They also advise on how to avoid or reduce these harmful effects.
Environmental scientists usually earn
$76K-$129K per year
Environmental scientists can earn
$55K-$163K per year
Kaiwhakamahi Whakapai Wai (Paru)
Water/wastewater treatment operators run water and wastewater treatment plants. They treat water so that it is acceptable to drink. They also control the disposal of sewage and industrial wastewater.
Water/wastewater treatment operators with up to two years' experience usually earn
$49K-$70K per year
Water/wastewater treatment operators with two or more years' experience usually earn
$50K-$130K per year
