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Pharmacist

Taka Rongoā

Pharmacists prepare and dispense prescribed medicine, and discuss conditions and treatments with patients. They may carry out tests and vaccinations.

Job opportunities: Good

Training usually required: 5 years

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Pharmacists usually earn
$96K-$133K per year

Pharmacists can earn
$77K-$151K per year

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

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Tyre technicians usually earn
$24-$26 per hour

Information Technology Helpdesk/Support Technician

Kaihangarau Āwhina Hangarau Pārongo

Information technology (IT) helpdesk/support technicians set up computer and IT equipment and identify and fix hardware and software problems

Job opportunities: Good

Training usually required: 1-3 years

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IT helpdesk/support technicians usually earn
$59K-$97K per year

IT helpdesk/support technicians can earn
$49K-$131K per year

Podiatrist

Rata Waewae

Podiatrists diagnose, treat and prevent foot and lower limb problems.

Job opportunities: Good

Training usually required: 3 years

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Podiatrists usually earn
$50K-$70K per year

Senior podiatrists usually earn
$70K-$98K 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

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Chemists can earn
$65K-$120K per year

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

Pathologist

Kaimātai Mate Tangata

Pathologists are doctors who diagnose and study human diseases and conditions. They diagnose health problems by testing tissue and fluid samples taken from patients.