Mataaro Matū
Chemical engineers design, develop and operate equipment and processes used to manufacture chemicals and products.
Chemical engineers usually earn an average of
$100K per year
Kaiwhakataetae Ngaio
Professional sportspeople take part in competitive national and international sports such as rugby, football, cricket, netball, golf, tennis and horse racing.
Pay for professional sportspeople varies depending on the sport, the individual's ability, and their performance.
Kaimahi Toa Kawhe
Cafe workers prepare, serve and sell food and drinks to customers at delicatessens, cafes, canteens and takeaway bars.
Cafe workers usually earn
$23-$30 per hour
Kaitiki Toto
Phlebotomists collect blood and samples from patients for laboratory testing or for blood banks.
Qualified phlebotomists usually earn
$52K-$82K per year
Āpiha Taupare
Customs officers control the entry and departure of goods, ships, planes and people to and from New Zealand.
Customs officers usually earn
$54K-$73K per year
Chief customs officers usually earn
$98K-$125K per year
Kaitaraiwa Rerewhenua
Train drivers drive passenger or freight trains. They may shift (shunt) carriages and wagons using trains or remote controls.
Trainee train drivers usually earn
$27-$43 per hour
Qualified train drivers and team leaders can earn
$47-$58 per hour
Kaitātari Kaupapa
Policy analysts analyse information to assist in the development, interpretation and review of government or industrial policies.
Policy analysts usually earn
$71K-$92K per year
Policy analyst managers can earn
$112K-$170K per year
Kaitiaki Pae Inu
Bartenders prepare and serve drinks in bars, restaurants and clubs.
Bartenders usually earn
$23-$25 per hour
Bar managers earn an average of
$29 per hour
Kaitohu Toi (Kiriata, Pouaka Whakaata, Whakaari rānei)
Art directors plan, organise and control artistic aspects of film, television or stage productions.
Pay rates for art directors vary depending on the size, length and budget of the production.
Ringawera
Cooks prepare, cook and serve food. They work in cafes, bars, hospitals, schools, daycare centres, fast food outlets, or for caterers.
Cooks usually earn
$25-$27 per hour