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Marine Engineer

Mataaro Kaipuke

Marine engineers operate, service and repair engines, and mechanical and electronic equipment on ships and boats.

Job opportunities: Poor

Training usually required: 1-3 years

Manufacturing and technology

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New marine engineers usually earn
$65K-$80K per year

Experienced marine engineers usually earn
$80K-$184K per year

Electrical Engineer

Mataaro Pūhiko

Electrical engineers design, construct and manufacture electrical systems. They also maintain, operate and manage these systems.

Job opportunities: Good

Training usually required: 4 years

Manufacturing and technology

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Electrical engineers usually earn
$88K-$152K per year

Electrical engineers can earn
$63K-$191K per year

Dairy Processing Operator

Kaiwhakamahi Pūrere Hua Miraka

Dairy processing operators oversee the operation of equipment used to produce a wide range of dairy products such as cheese, butter, yoghurt and milk powder.

Job opportunities: Good

Manufacturing and technology
Primary industries

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New dairy processing operators usually earn
$50K-$60K per year

Senior dairy processing operators usually earn
$70K-$80K 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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Architects usually earn
$65K-$124K per year

Architects can earn
$48K-$171K per year

Bus Driver

Kaitaraiwa Pahi

Bus drivers operate buses and drive passengers along local, chartered or intercity routes.

Job opportunities: Good

Training usually required: <1 year

Services industries

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Bus drivers in towns and cities usually earn
$27-$30 per hour

Veterinary Nurse

Tapuhi Kararehe

Veterinary nurses help assess, treat and care for sick and injured animals. They also interact with clients and perform receptionist duties.

Job opportunities: Good

Training usually required: 2-3 years

Services industries
Social and community services
Primary industries

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Veterinary nurses usually earn
$49K-$72K per year

Energy and Chemical Plant Operator

Kaiwhakahaere Rawa Pūngao, Rawa Matū

Energy and chemical plant operators monitor, control and maintain machinery and equipment at industrial sites such as power stations.

Job opportunities: Average

Manufacturing and technology

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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

Ranger

Āpiha Papa Atawhai

Rangers protect, enhance and maintain conservation and recreation areas such as regional and national parks, forests, wetlands, reserves, and sites of cultural importance.