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Ship's Master

Poutikanga Whakahaere Kaipuke

Ship's masters are in charge of a ship, its crew and any passengers or cargo it is carrying – on the water and in port. On tugs or pilot boats, ship's masters may guide or assist ships in and out of harbours or through difficult waterways.

Job opportunities: Good

Training usually required: 2-3 years

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Ship's masters on small vessels usually earn
$49K-$70K per year

Ship's masters on large, foreign-going vessels usually earn
$125K-$250K per year

Signmaker

Kaihanga Tohu

Signmakers design, print and install signs in a range of materials, for indoor and outdoor use.

Job opportunities: Average

Training usually required: 4 years

Services industries
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Experienced signmakers usually earn
$49K-$70K per year

Stevedore

Kaimahi Taunga Waka

Stevedores operate a variety of heavy machinery to load, unload, tally and stow the cargo of a ship.

Job opportunities: Average

Training usually required: 1 year

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New stevedores usually earn
$49K-$80K per year

Stevedores in a supervisory role usually earn
$80K-$130K per year

Sound Technician

Kaihangarau Oro

Sound technicians operate and maintain the equipment used to record, mix and amplify sound for radio, film, television, music and events.

Job opportunities: Poor

Creative industries

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Sound technicians usually earn
$49K-$80K per year

Survey Technician

Kaihangarau Rūri Whenua

Survey technicians collect, record, and evaluate geographical information and prepare databases, maps, charts and plans.

Job opportunities: Good

Training usually required: 2 years

Construction and infrastructure

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New survey technicians usually earn
$49K-$55K per year

Experienced survey technicians usually earn
$60K-$80K per year

Travel Agent/Adviser

Māngai Whakarite Haerenga/Kaitohutohu Whakarite Haerenga

Travel agents/advisers provide information about tourism attractions, sell travel, accommodation, tours and attractions, do ticketing, and process payments.