Kaitoi
Artists turn creative ideas into works of art using media such as paint, digital resources, fabric and feathers, clay, stone and wood.
Pay for artists varies depending on your ability, how productive you are and what type of work you do.
Matapae Huarere
Meteorologists study the atmosphere to understand and predict weather and climate.
New meteorologists usually earn
$49K-$60K per year
Meteorologists with experience usually earn
$60K-$165K per year
Kaikawe Karere/Utanga
Couriers/delivery agents sort, collect and deliver mail, packages, parcels and other goods to homes and businesses.
Couriers usually earn
$49K-$130K per year
Māngai Taiao Ahuwhenua
Agricultural/horticultural field representatives sell products such as farm equipment, and advise clients on crop and livestock management.
Agricultural/horticultural field representatives with up to three years’ experience usually earn
$55K-$90K per year
Agricultural/horticultural field representatives with more than three years' experience usually earn
$90K-$120K per year
Kaiwhakakī Waka Rererangi
Aircraft refuellers fill aircraft with fuel at airports.
New aircraft refuellers usually earn
$55K-$65K per year
Experienced aircraft refuellers usually earn
$65K-$75K per year
Kaiwhakahaere Toa Kawhe/Wharekai
Cafe/restaurant managers are in charge of running cafes, restaurants and fast food outlets. They may also run catering businesses.
Cafe managers earn an average of
$28 per hour
Restaurant managers earn an average of
$36 per hour
Kaiwhakahaere Huke Kōwaro
Mine and quarry managers supervise mine and quarry workers, do safety checks and plan activities in mines and quarries.
Quarry managers usually earn
$100K-$155K per year
Mine managers usually earn
$130K-$210K per year
Kaiwhakawhiti Reo ā-Waha
Interpreters convert what people say from one language into another.
Interpreters working for a language service provider usually earn
$35-$80 per hour
Self-employed interpreters usually earn
$80-$140 per hour
Kaitohutohu
Counsellors help people to deal with challenges and manage their emotions, thoughts and behaviour.
Counsellors usually earn
$55K-$94K per year
Counsellors can earn
$48K-$115K per year
Kaihanga Whare
Building contractors run their own businesses and plan, supervise and work on the construction and alteration of buildings.
Pay rates for building contractors vary according to the success of their business.