Kaitoi
Artists turn creative ideas into works of art using media such as paint, digital resources, fabric and feathers, clay, stone and wood.
Pay for artists varies depending on your ability, how productive you are and what type of work you do.
Kaimahi Mīti/Mātaitai
Meat/seafood process workers process, grade and package meat, fish or shellfish for local and overseas markets. Some also slaughter animals.
Meat/seafood process workers usually earn
$49K-$86K per year
Kaihangarau Oro
Sound technicians operate and maintain the equipment used to record, mix and amplify sound for radio, film, television, music and events.
Sound technicians usually earn
$49K-$80K per year
Kaimahi Hiko ā-Waka
Automotive electricians install, maintain and repair electrical wiring, parts and electrical and electronic systems in vehicles.
Qualified automotive electricians usually earn
$32-$45 per hour
Kaikanikani
Dancers entertain people by expressing ideas and emotions, usually to music, using body movements.
Pay rates for dancers vary depending on ability, how often they work and what type of work they do.
Kaitauārai Whare
Building insulators install or apply special material to buildings or equipment to prevent or reduce heat, cold, air, sound or moisture loss.
Experienced building insulators usually earn
$24-$30 per hour
Kaikawe Karere/Utanga
Couriers/delivery agents sort, collect and deliver mail, packages, parcels and other goods to homes and businesses.
Couriers usually earn
$49K-$130K per year
Mataaro Rongoā Koiora
Biomedical engineers design, build and maintain medical equipment, artificial body parts and computer programs to help treat disabilities, diseases, or injuries.
Graduate biomedical engineers usually earn
$50K-$55K per year
Experienced biomedical engineers can earn
$110K-$130K per year
Kaimahi Maitai
Metal workers make patterns and moulds for metal castings, heat and hammer metal into shape, and repair metal parts and equipment.
Metal workers usually earn
$24-$29 per hour
Kaiwhakahaere Papa Whenua
Property managers look after the daily running of residential or commercial properties.
Property managers with up to three years' experience usually earn
$56K-$82K per year
Property managers with more than three years' experience can earn
$82K-$122K per year
