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Biotechnologist

Ringa Hangarau Koiora

Biotechnologists use their knowledge of living things to develop new animal or plant products such as medicines and pest-resistant crops.

Job opportunities: Good

Training usually required: 3-5 years

Manufacturing and technology
Primary industries

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Biotechnologists usually earn
$49K-$75K per year

Senior biotechnologists with PhDs usually earn
$76K-$130K per year

Fabrication Engineer

Mataaro Piharoa

Fabrication engineers make, install and repair metal products such as vents, handrails, boilers, aircraft and boat parts, or beams and girders for construction projects.

Job opportunities: Average

Training usually required: 1-3 years

Construction and infrastructure
Manufacturing and technology

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Fabrication engineers usually earn
$60K-$70K per year

Experienced fabrication engineers can earn
$80K or more per year

Butcher

Ringa Tapahi Mīti

Butchers cut, prepare and sell meat.

Job opportunities: Good

Training usually required: 3-4 years

Manufacturing and technology
Services industries

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Butchers usually earn
$26-$44 per hour

Line Mechanic

Kaimahi Waea Kawe Kōrero

Line mechanics install, repair and maintain overhead and underground power lines.

Job opportunities: Good

Training usually required: 2 years

Construction and infrastructure
Manufacturing and technology

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Line mechanics with up to five years’ experience usually earn
$49K-$60K per year

Line mechanics with five or more years' experience usually earn
$60K-$100K per year

Civil Engineering Technician/Draughtsperson

Kaihangarau/Kaihoahoa Mataaro Metarahi

Civil engineering technicians/draughtspeople plan and draw the technical details for building and repairing roads, bridges, buildings and other structures.