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
Kaitinei Ahi
Firefighters control and put out fires, help rescue people and animals, and educate the public about fire safety and fire prevention.
Firefighters usually earn
$60K-$71K per year
Firefighters can earn
$54K-$77K per year
Kaiwhakamahi Pūrere Hua Miraka
Dairy processing operators oversee the operation of equipment used to produce a wide range of dairy products such as cheese, butter, yoghurt and milk powder.
New dairy processing operators usually earn
$50K-$60K per year
Senior dairy processing operators usually earn
$70K-$80K per year
Poutikanga Whakahaere Kaipuke
Ship's masters are in charge of a ship, its crew and any passengers or cargo it is carrying – on the water and in port. On tugs or pilot boats, ship's masters may guide or assist ships in and out of harbours or through difficult waterways.
Ship's masters on small vessels usually earn
$49K-$70K per year
Ship's masters on large, foreign-going vessels usually earn
$125K-$250K per year
Kaiwhakapai Whāriki
Carpet cleaners clean carpets, floors and upholstery, and may dry and clean carpets after floods.
Carpet cleaners usually earn
$24-$30 per hour
Kaitātai Ahumahi
Industrial designers design and develop innovative products for use in homes, businesses and industry.
Industrial designers usually earn
$60K-$75K per year
Senior industrial designers can earn
$90K-$120K per year
Kaiurungi Hao Ika
Fishing skippers are responsible for running a fishing boat. Responsibilities range from navigating the vessel and organising the crew to catching and processing fish.
Inshore fishing skippers usually earn
$49K-$80K per year
Deep-sea fishing skippers usually earn
$130K-$280K per year
Mataaro Ārai Ahi
Fire engineers plan and design safety features that detect, control or reduce fire and smoke in buildings and structures. They also analyse how fire behaves and how safety features perform in fire.
New fire engineers usually earn
$70K-$90K per year
Senior fire engineers who work as team leaders usually earn
$120K-$180K per year
Kaimahi Huke Kōwaro
Miners and quarry workers operate machinery, vehicles and equipment to extract and process minerals and rocks.
Quarry workers usually earn
$60K-$80K per year
Miners usually earn
$80K-$150K per year
Kaitaraiwa Pahi
Bus drivers operate buses and drive passengers along local, chartered or intercity routes.
Bus drivers in towns and cities usually earn
$27-$30 per hour
