Kaimahi Kaka-aku
Textile process operators carry out a variety of tasks in the production of materials such as fabric, canvas, yarn and carpet.
Textile process operators usually earn
$24 per hour
Pūkenga Tao Kai
Chefs prepare and cook food in restaurants, hotels, catering businesses, rest homes, cafes and bars.
Chefs usually earn
$25-$32 per hour
Chefs can earn
$24-$39 per hour
Pouwhakanao Kōhatu
Stonemasons work with stone to construct or renovate buildings, fittings, walls and paving, or to create monuments.
Stonemasons usually earn
$24-$40 per hour
Mataaro Piharoa
Fabrication engineers make, install and repair metal products such as vents, handrails, boilers, aircraft and boat parts, or beams and girders for construction projects.
Fabrication engineers usually earn
$60K-$70K per year
Experienced fabrication engineers can earn
$80K or more per year
Kaihangarau Rongoā
Pharmacy technicians help pharmacists to prepare and give out medicines.
Pharmacy technicians usually earn
$49K-$68K per year
Pharmacy technicians can earn
$49K-$80K per year
Kaiwhakatika Kani
Saw doctors set and adjust sawmill saws and repair, grind and sharpen hand, band and circular saws.
Saw doctors usually earn
$49K-$65K per year
Kaimahi Tohitū Whakanao Kai/Inu
Food and beverage factory workers prepare ingredients, operate machinery, and bottle or package food and drink.
Food and beverage factory workers usually earn
$24-$25 per hour
Kaiako Whaiaro
Private teachers/tutors teach a specific skill or subject to individuals or small groups of children or adults.
Private teachers/tutors who work for a company usually earn
$28-$39 per hour
Qualified self-employed private teachers/tutors usually earn
$60-$80 per hour
Kaihanga Whare
Building contractors run their own businesses and plan, supervise and work on the construction and alteration of buildings.
Pay rates for building contractors vary according to the success of their business.
Māngai Reo Irirangi
Radio presenters prepare and present news, music, interviews and other radio programmes to entertain and inform audiences.
Radio presenters with up to five years' experience usually earn
$49K-$70K per year
Senior radio presenters usually earn
$70K-$90K per year
