Kaimahi Toa Kawhe
Cafe workers prepare, serve and sell food and drinks to customers at delicatessens, cafes, canteens and takeaway bars.
Cafe workers usually earn
$24-$30 per hour
Kaiwhakarere Toparere
Helicopter pilots fly helicopters to transport goods, people including photographers, spread fertiliser, spray crops, lift items into difficult sites and provide air rescue and ambulance services.
New helicopter pilots often work part time.
Helicopter pilots with over 3 years’ experience usually earn
$55K-$200K per year
Kaiwhakawā
Judges listen to court cases and make decisions on matters of law.
Judges usually earn
$370K-$578K per year
Kaitahitahi Papa Rēhia/Huarahi
Street/park cleaners clean and maintain public areas such as streets, parks and buildings.
Street/park cleaners usually earn
$24-$26 per hour
Kaiwhakapaipai Uhinga Waka
Upholsterers make or repair the springs, padding, linings and covers of furniture.
Trainee upholsterers usually earn
$49K-$50K per year
Qualified upholsterers usually earn
$50K-$62K per year
Kaihangarau Āwhina Hangarau Pārongo
Information technology (IT) helpdesk/support technicians set up computer and IT equipment and identify and fix hardware and software problems
IT helpdesk/support technicians usually earn
$59K-$97K per year
IT helpdesk/support technicians can earn
$49K-$131K per year
Kaitohu (Kiriata, Pouaka Whakaata, Irirangi, Whakaari rānei)
Directors instruct cast and crew and oversee the artistic and production aspects of film, television, radio or stage creations.
Pay rates for directors vary depending on your ability, experience, and what type of work you do.
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
Mataaro Whakahaere Pūkaha Rererangi
Aeronautical engineers plan and supervise the design, development and modification of all types of flight vehicles. They also monitor and analyse in-service failures and faults.
Aeronautical engineers usually earn an average of
$100K per year
Ngaio Niho
Dentists study and treat diseases, injuries and problems of the mouth, teeth, gums and jaw. They also educate patients on how to avoid oral health problems.
Dentists can earn
$129K-$254K per year
