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Biochemist

Kairarau Matū Koiora

Biochemists study the chemical structure and function of animals, plants and micro-organisms such as bacteria and viruses. They use this research to develop medical, industrial and agricultural products.

Job opportunities: Average

Training usually required: 3-9 years

Manufacturing and technology
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Biochemists usually earn
$48K-$75K per year

Senior biochemists with PhDs usually earn
$76K-$130K per year

Chemist

Kairarau Matū

Chemists study the make-up and behaviour of chemicals, and may use their findings to develop new products and processes.

Job opportunities: Good

Training usually required: 5 years

Manufacturing and technology
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Chemists can earn
$65K-$120K per year

Chemists with PhDs or more responsibility can earn up to
$150K per year

Network Administrator

Kaiwhakahaere Whatunga

Network administrators design, install and maintain computer hardware and software networks, from one-building LANs (local area networks) to worldwide WANs (wide area networks).

Job opportunities: Good

Training usually required: 1-3 years

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Network administrators usually earn
$80K-$140K per year

Radiation Therapist

Kaihaumanu Pūhihi

Radiation therapists are part of a specialised team that uses radiation to treat cancer and other diseases

Job opportunities: Average

Training usually required: 3 years

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Radiation therapists usually earn
$66K-$98K per year

Radiation therapists with extra responsibilities or expertise usually earn
$101K-$124K per year

Biosecurity Officer

Āpiha Ao Koiora

Biosecurity officers check areas of land for harmful animals or plants and arrange for, or help with, pest destruction and control.

Job opportunities: Good

Training usually required: 3 years

Social and community services
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Biosecurity officers usually earn
$65K-$80K per year

Biosecurity officers with more responsibility can earn
$100K per year

Environmental Scientist

Kaipūtaiao Ao Tūroa

Environmental scientists study human effects on the environment such as climate change, pollution and loss of biodiversity. They also advise on how to avoid or reduce these harmful effects.

Job opportunities: Good

Training usually required: 3-9 years

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Social and community services

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Environmental scientists usually earn
$58K-$165K per year

Farmer/Farm Manager

Kaiahuwhenua/Kaiwhakahaere Pāmu

Farmers/farm managers manage and work on farms. Farmers own or lease the land, while farm managers operate farms for farm owners.

Job opportunities: Good

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Farmers/farm managers earn an average of
$78K per year

Diver

Kairukuruku

Commercial divers develop and maintain underwater structures and do research for scientists. Recreational divers teach scuba diving and may carry out marine searches and rescues.