Āpiha Whakaora
Paramedics assess and treat people who are seriously ill or injured, and transport them to hospital if necessary.
Paramedics usually earn
$84K-$92K per year
Kaihautū Whakahaere/Tumu Matua
Managing directors/chief executives lead and make overall decisions for an organisation to make sure it operates effectively.
Managing directors/chief executives in the public sector can earn
$200K-$800K per year
Managing directors/chief executives in the private sector can earn
$300K-$1.2M per year
Kaihanga Whare
Carpenters work mainly with wood to repair or install foundations, walls, roofs, windows and doors in buildings.
New carpenters usually earn
$24-$25 per hour
Experienced carpenters usually earn
$29-$41 per hour
Kaiwhakataetae Ngaio
Professional sportspeople take part in competitive national and international sports such as rugby, football, cricket, netball, golf, tennis and horse racing.
Pay for professional sportspeople varies depending on the sport, the individual's ability, and their performance.
Kaimātai Aro Whenua
Geologists study Earth processes, such as earthquakes, floods and volcanic eruptions, to predict future events. They also advise on natural hazards and how to develop or use the Earth's land and resources.
Geologists can earn
$90K-$180K per year
Pūkenga Hauora Kararehe
Veterinarians treat sick and injured animals, provide general animal care, and advise about health care and disease prevention for pets and farm (production) animals.
Veterinarians usually earn
$92K-$163K per year
Veterinarians can earn
$62K-$195K per year
Kaihangarau Utauta Whakaora
Biomedical technicians make, modify, maintain and repair mechanical and electronic medical equipment such as clinical machines, surgical instruments and implants.
Biomedical technicians usually earn
$58K-$86K per year
Senior biomedical technicians usually earn
$87K-$104K per year
Kaihaumanu Hinengaro
Psychotherapists provide talk therapy to help people manage and improve their mental health and emotional wellbeing.
Psychotherapists usually earn
$60K-$105K per year
Psychotherapists can earn
$48K-$132K per year
Pouako/Kātipa Hākinakina
Sports coaches/officials coach and instruct athletes, and are the officials in charge of sporting events.
Coaches can earn
$49K-$80K per year
Kaimahi Hiko
Electricians test, install, maintain and repair electrical systems and equipment.
Electricians usually earn
$31-$51 per hour
Electricians can earn
$24-$63 per hour
