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Optometrist

Kaimātai Whatu

Optometrists examine clients' eyes to diagnose and provide solutions for vision problems. They also diagnose, monitor and manage eye diseases such as cataracts.

Job opportunities: Good

Training usually required: 5 years

Social and community services

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Optometrists with one to two years’ experience usually earn
$65K-$114K per year

Optometrists with three or more years' experience usually earn
$114K-$225K per year

Private Teacher/Tutor

Kaiako Whaiaro

Private teachers/tutors teach a specific skill or subject to individuals or small groups of children or adults.

Job opportunities: Average

Training usually required: 0-3 years

Social and community services
Services industries

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Private teachers/tutors who work for a company usually earn
$28-$39 per hour

Qualified self-employed private teachers/tutors usually earn
$60-$80 per hour

Environmental Engineer

Mataaro Taiao

Environmental engineers assess and reduce the impact of engineering projects on water, soil and air. They also plan and design systems to treat and remove waste.

Job opportunities: Good

Training usually required: 3-4 years

Construction and infrastructure
Primary industries
Manufacturing and technology

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Environmental engineers usually earn
$65K-$140K per year

Podiatrist

Rata Waewae

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

Job opportunities: Good

Training usually required: 3 years

Social and community services

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

Senior podiatrists usually earn
$70K-$98K per year

Medical Laboratory Scientist

Kaipūtaiao Taiwhanga Rongoā

Medical laboratory scientists carry out laboratory tests on blood, tissues and other samples taken from patients.

Job opportunities: Good

Training usually required: 4 years

Social and community services
Manufacturing and technology

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Medical laboratory scientists usually earn
$52K-$73K per year

Senior medical laboratory scientists can earn
$77K-$106K per year

Professional Sportsperson

Kaiwhakataetae Ngaio

Professional sportspeople take part in competitive national and international sports such as rugby, football, cricket, netball, golf, tennis and horse racing.