Kaiahuwhenua/Kaiwhakahaere Pāmu
Farmers/farm managers manage and work on farms. Farmers own or lease the land, while farm managers operate farms for farm owners.
Farmers/farm managers earn an average of
$78K per year
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
Kaikuti Hipi
Shearers with one to three years’ experience usually earn
$49K-$65K per year
Shearers with more than three years’ experience usually earn
$65K-$130K 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
Kaimahi Whare Putunga
Packhouse workers grade, pack and store fruit, vegetables and other produce in packhouses.
Packhouse workers usually earn
$24-$25 per hour
Kaihangarau Ahuwhenua
Agricultural technicians perform tests and experiments, and provide technical support to assist agricultural scientists in areas such as research, production, servicing and marketing.
Agricultural technicians with up to five years' experience usually earn
$49K-$65K per year
Senior agricultural technicians with five or more years' experience usually earn
$55K-$85K per year
Kaimanaaki Papa
Groundspeople are in charge of the turf (grass), tracks and pitches at sports fields, golf courses, public areas, schools and racecourses.
Groundspeople usually earn
$50K-$60K per year
Head groundspeople and managers can earn
$60K-$100K per year