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Physician

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Physicians are medical specialists who provide non-surgical advice and treatment to patients referred to them by other doctors.

Job opportunities: Good

Training usually required: 14 years

Social and community services

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Trainee physicians can earn
$64K-$205K per year

Qualified physicians can earn
$170K-$251K per year

Marine Biologist

Kaimātai Koiora Moana

Marine biologists study animals and plants that live in the sea and freshwater, and how they interact with their surroundings.

Job opportunities: Average

Training usually required: 5-9 years

Primary industries

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Marine Biologists at Crown research agencies can earn
$71K- $177K per year

Marine biologists at universities can earn
$58K- $198K per year

Water/Wastewater Treatment Operator

Kaiwhakamahi Whakapai Wai (Paru)

Water/wastewater treatment operators run water and wastewater treatment plants. They treat water so that it is acceptable to drink. They also control the disposal of sewage and industrial wastewater.

Job opportunities: Good

Training usually required: 2 years

Construction and infrastructure
Manufacturing and technology

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Water/wastewater treatment operators with up to two years' experience usually earn
$49K-$70K per year

Water/wastewater treatment operators with two or more years' experience usually earn
$50K-$130K per year

Cafe Worker

Kaimahi Toa Kawhe

Cafe workers prepare, serve and sell food and drinks to customers at delicatessens, cafes, canteens and takeaway bars.

Job opportunities: Good

Services industries

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Cafe workers usually earn
$24-$30 per hour

Make-up Artist

Kaitoi Whakapaipai Kanohi

Make-up artists apply make-up to enhance or alter people's appearances.

Job opportunities: Good

Training usually required: <1 year

Services industries
Creative industries

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Pay rates for make-up artists vary depending on their ability, how often they work, and what type of work they do.

Street/Park Cleaner

Kaitahitahi Papa Rēhia/Huarahi

Street/park cleaners clean and maintain public areas such as streets, parks and buildings.

Job opportunities: Poor

Services industries

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Street/park cleaners usually earn
$24-$26 per hour

Tyre Technician

Kaiwhakamau Taea

Tyre technicians remove, repair and fit tyres for all types of vehicles. They also advise customers on different types of tyres, and check and adjust vehicle wheel alignment.

Job opportunities: Average

Manufacturing and technology
Services industries

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Tyre technicians usually earn
$24-$26 per hour

Industrial Spray Painter

Kairehu Ahumahi

Industrial spray painters prepare, paint, powder-coat or resurface industrial parts and machinery and other items used in homes, offices and industries.