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Elected Government Representative

Māngai ā-Pōtitanga

Elected government representatives are elected by the people of a specific area to help govern a city, region or country.

Job opportunities: Poor

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Members of parliament usually earn
$160K-$300K per year

Local government representatives usually earn
$2K-$190K per year

Health Promoter

Kaiwhakatairanga Hauora

Health promoters work with communities and groups to develop ways to improve people’s health. They also work with government agencies to improve environmental conditions.

Job opportunities: Average

Training usually required: 1-3 years

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Qualified health promoters usually earn
$58K-$86K per year

Senior health promoters can earn
$87K-$119K per year

Author

Kaituhi Pukapuka

Authors write stories, scripts, poems, blogs or plays for publication or production, to entertain and inform people.

Job opportunities: Poor

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Pay rates for authors vary depending on the success of their works.

Nanny/Child Carer

Kaitiaki Tamariki

Nannies/child carers are responsible for the care, wellbeing and education of infants, toddlers and children in the home.

Job opportunities: Average

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Nannies/child carers usually earn
$24-$30 per hour

Urban/Regional Planner

Kaiwhakamahere Tāone/Rohe

Urban/regional planners develop and administer plans for physical, environmental, social and economic development of urban and rural areas.

Job opportunities: Good

Training usually required: 3-4 years

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Planners usually earn
$65K-$130K per year

Media Producer

Kaihautū Pāpāho

Media producers plan and produce films, television programmes, theatre productions, music, digital content, radio shows, festivals and other artistic activities.

Job opportunities: Poor

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Pay rates for media producers vary as most are self-employed and work on short-term contracts.

Audiologist/Audiometrist

Kaimātai Ororongo/Kaimātau Ororongo

Audiologists and audiometrists study, identify, measure and treat hearing loss and ear disorders. They also provide aids and other listening devices to assist patients with hearing loss.