Kaihangarau Tinana Waka
Collision repair technicians repair and replace damaged body parts of cars and other vehicles.
Collision repair technicians usually earn
$60K-$75K per year
Kaihanga Pahi/Kaiwhakarākei Waka
Coachbuilders manufacture and assemble frames, panels and parts for vehicles such as buses and motor homes. Vehicle trimmers install and repair the upholstery of vehicles.
New coachbuilders/trimmers usually earn
$24 per hour
Experienced coachbuilders/trimmers usually earn
$24-$26 per hour
Kaihoroi Whare
Cleaners clean offices, factories, shops, public buildings, schools, private homes and aircraft.
Cleaners usually earn
$24-$30 per hour
Kaitautiaki
Caretakers keep places such as schools, apartment blocks and public buildings clean, safe and in good order.
Caretakers usually earn
$24-$26 per hour
Kairarau Matū Koiora
Biochemists study the chemical structure and function of animals, plants and micro-organisms such as bacteria and viruses. They use this research to develop medical, industrial and agricultural products.
Biochemists usually earn
$49K-$75K per year
Senior biochemists with PhDs usually earn
$76K-$130K per year
Kaihangarau Kai
Food technologists research, develop and improve food and drink products and their processing, packaging, storage and safety.
Food technologists usually earn
$68K-$115K per year
Food technologists can earn
$49K-$148K per year
Kaiwhakahaere Waka Rererangi
Aeroplane pilots fly planes that transport people and goods, or spread fertiliser or bait.
Aeroplane pilots usually earn
$96K-$283K per year
Aeroplane pilots can earn
$62K-$392K per year
Kaiwhakaako Waka Rererangi
Flight instructors teach people how to fly aeroplanes, helicopters or other aircraft.
Entry and mid-level flight instructors usually earn
$49K-$70K per year
Experienced and senior flight instructors usually earn
$70K-$100K per year
Kaiwhakarere Toparere
Helicopter pilots fly helicopters to transport goods, people including photographers, spread fertiliser, spray crops, lift items into difficult sites and provide air rescue and ambulance services.
New helicopter pilots often work part time.
Helicopter pilots with over 3 years’ experience usually earn
$55K-$200K per year
Kaiahumoana
Aquaculture farmers manage the breeding, raising and harvesting of fish and shellfish for commercial purposes in marine or freshwater farms.
Aquaculture farmers with one to three years’ experience usually earn
$49K-$65K per year
Aquaculture farmers with more than three years’ experience usually earn
$59K-$88K per year