Tailor/Dressmaker
Kaihanga Kākahu
Tailors/dressmakers design, make, alter and repair clothing.
- Job opportunities
- Poor
Tailors/dressmakers usually earn
$24 per hour
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Patternmaker
Ringa Tauira Kākahu
Patternmakers turn clothing designs into patterns.
- Job opportunities
- Average
- Training usually required
- 1-2 years
Patternmakers usually earn
$24-$36 per hour
Cutter
Ringa Tapahi
Cutters lay out and cut fabric to make clothing and soft furnishings.
- Job opportunities
- Average
- Training usually required
- >1 year
Cutters usually earn
$24-$26 per hour
Sewing Machinist
Kaiwhakamahi Pūrere Tuitui
Sewing machinists stitch together clothing, canvas for tents and awnings, and soft furnishings.
- Job opportunities
- Good
- Training usually required
- <1 year
Sewing machinists usually earn
$24-$25 per hour
Mechanical Engineer
Mataaro Pūkaha
Mechanical engineers design and give advice on the building and repair of machines and tools. They also investigate problems and faults with machinery, and study ways to improve manufacturing and energy production.
- Job opportunities
- Good
- Training usually required
- 3-4 years
Mechanical engineers earn an average of
$85K-$105K per year
Mechanical engineers working as patent attorneys can earn
$75K-$180K per year
Case Manager
Kaiwhakahaere Kēhi
Case managers work with individuals and families to help them overcome hardship, and access social services and support.
- Job opportunities
- Good
- Training usually required
- <1 year
Case managers usually earn
$60K-$80K per year
Retail Sales Assistant
Kaiāwhina Hokohoko
Retail sales assistants serve customers, look after stock items and process sales.
- Job opportunities
- Average
Retail sales assistants usually earn
$48K per year
Biochemist
Kairarau Matū Koiora
Biochemists study the chemical structure and function of animals, plants and micro-organisms such as bacteria and viruses. They use this research to develop medical, industrial and agricultural products.
- Job opportunities
- Average
- Training usually required
- 3-9 years
Biochemists usually earn
$49K-$75K per year
Senior biochemists with PhDs usually earn
$76K-$130K per year
Fashion Designer
Kaihoahoa Kākahu
Fashion designers design clothing and accessories.
- Job opportunities
- Poor
- Training usually required
- 1-3 years
Junior fashion designers usually earn
$49K-$50K per year
Experienced fashion designers usually earn
$50K-$160K per year