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
Kaimahi Ngahere
Forest managers plan and direct the planting, growth, harvesting and protection of forests for wood production.
Forest managers with up to five years' experience usually earn
$55K-$95K per year
Senior forest managers usually earn
$95K-$150K per year
Kaihangarau Kirihou
Plastics technicians set up, adjust, maintain and repair machines that manufacture plastic products.
Plastics technicians with less than four years’ experience usually earn
$23-$25 per hour
Plastics technicians with four or more years' experience usually earn
$25-$34 per hour
Kaihangarau Patu Orotā
Pest control technicians identify and remove pests, such as insects, rats and mice, from buildings and properties.
Pest control technicians usually earn
$23-$34 per hour
Kaipūtaiao Taiwhanga Rongoā
Medical laboratory scientists carry out laboratory tests on blood, tissues and other samples taken from patients.
Medical laboratory scientists usually earn
$52K-$73K per year
Senior medical laboratory scientists can earn
$77K-$106K per year
Kaiwhakawhiti Reo ā-Tuhi
Translators convert written material from one language into another.
Pay rates for translators vary depending on your skills, what you specialise in, how often you work, and what type of work you do.
Āpiha Hauora Taiao/Pāpori
Environmental/public health officers investigate, monitor, assess and advise on food and alcohol safety, disease prevention, disease outbreaks, and environmental hazards such as pollution.
Graduate environmental/public health officers usually earn
$48K-$70K per year
Experienced environmental/public health officers usually earn
$55K-$85K per year
Kaipūtaiao Taihara
Forensic scientists apply scientific knowledge and skills to investigate crimes and help the police find or eliminate crime suspects. They may research developing or improving forensic techniques.
Forensic scientists working as senior forensic technicians usually earn
$74K-$88K per year
Senior forensic scientists with extra responsibilities can earn
$115K-$166K per year
Kaitohutohu Whakahaere
Management consultants work with organisations to solve problems and recommend improvements to strengthen business performance.
Management consultants with up to four years' experience usually earn
$61K-$71K per year
Management consultants with over four years' experience can earn
$66K-$102K per year
Kaitātari Whakamarumaru
Security analysts create and monitor security processes and frameworks to protect an organisations information systems and computer networks from being illegally accessed.
Security analysts usually earn
$120K-$200K per year
Security managers and chief security officers can earn
$150K-$500K per year