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Nursery Grower/Worker

Kaiwhakatipu/Kaimahi Otaota

Nursery growers/workers grow young plants, flowers, trees and shrubs for sale or for use in parks and gardens.

Job opportunities: Average

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Nursery growers/workers usually earn
$24-$25 per hour

Senior nursery growers/workers usually earn
$25-$31 per hour

Agricultural Technician

Kaihangarau Ahuwhenua

Agricultural technicians perform tests and experiments, and provide technical support to assist agricultural scientists in areas such as research, production, servicing and marketing.

Job opportunities: Average

Training usually required: 3 years

Primary industries
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Agricultural technicians with up to five years' experience usually earn
$49K-$65K per year

Senior agricultural technicians with five or more years' experience usually earn
$55K-$85K per year

Groundsperson

Kaimanaaki Papa

Groundspeople are in charge of the turf (grass), tracks and pitches at sports fields, golf courses, public areas, schools and racecourses.

Job opportunities: Good

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Groundspeople usually earn
$50K-$60K per year

Head groundspeople and managers can earn
$60K-$100K per year

Receptionist

Kaiwhakatau Manuhiri

Receptionists greet visitors and clients, and deal with enquiries and requests. Their work includes administration tasks such as answering the telephone, scheduling appointments and keeping records.

Job opportunities: Average

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Receptionists usually earn
$49K-$65K per year

Project Manager

Kaiwhakahaere Kaupapa

Project managers manage the planning, resourcing, scheduling and administration of projects to deliver them on time and within budget.

Job opportunities: Good

Training usually required: 2-3 years

Construction and infrastructure
Services industries
Manufacturing and technology

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Project managers usually earn
$90K-$140K per year

IT project managers can earn
$100K-$170K per year

Fishery Officer

Āpiha Hao Ika

Fishery officers gather information on all aspects of the fishing industry and enforce fisheries laws.

Job opportunities: Poor

Training usually required: <1 year

Primary industries
Social and community services

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Fishery officers usually earn
$61K-$100K 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.