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Chemist

Kairarau Matū

Chemists study the make-up and behaviour of chemicals, and may use their findings to develop new products and processes.

Job opportunities: Good

Training usually required: 5 years

Manufacturing and technology
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Chemists can earn
$65K-$120K per year

Chemists with PhDs or more responsibility can earn up to
$150K per year

Brewer

Kaitoroī

Brewers use brewing equipment and processes to convert malted barley or other grains into beer, and control or manage the production and packaging of beer.

Job opportunities: Average

Services industries
Manufacturing and technology

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Brewers usually earn
$49K-$60K per year

Brewery managers usually earn
$60K-$120K per year

Cabinet Maker

Kaihanga Kapata Taonga

Cabinet makers make and repair fittings and furniture for homes, businesses and boats.

Job opportunities: Good

Training usually required: 3-4 years

Manufacturing and technology
Construction and infrastructure

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Cabinet makers usually earn
$49K-$60K per year

Fashion Designer

Kaihoahoa Kākahu

Fashion designers design clothing and accessories.

Job opportunities: Poor

Training usually required: 1-3 years

Manufacturing and technology
Creative industries

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Junior fashion designers usually earn
$49K-$50K per year

Experienced fashion designers usually earn
$50K-$160K per year

Chemical Production Operator

Kaiwhakamahi Whakaputa Matū

Chemical production operators perform a variety of tasks involved in producing toiletries or pharmaceutical products, including ointments, creams, aerosols, tablets, capsules, bandages and vaccines.

Job opportunities: Poor

Manufacturing and technology

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Chemical production operators usually earn
$24-$28 per hour

Collision Repair Technician

Kaihangarau Tinana Waka

Collision repair technicians repair and replace damaged body parts of cars and other vehicles.

Job opportunities: Good

Training usually required: 3-4 years

Manufacturing and technology
Services industries

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Collision repair technicians usually earn
$60K-$75K per year

Coachbuilder/Trimmer

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.

Job opportunities: Good

Training usually required: 3 years

Manufacturing and technology

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New coachbuilders/trimmers usually earn
$24 per hour

Experienced coachbuilders/trimmers usually earn
$24-$26 per hour

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.

Job opportunities: Average

Training usually required: 3-9 years

Manufacturing and technology
Primary industries

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

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

Food Technologist

Kaihangarau Kai

Food technologists research, develop and improve food and drink products and their processing, packaging, storage and safety.

Job opportunities: Good

Training usually required: 3-5 years

Manufacturing and technology
Primary industries

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Food technologists usually earn
$68K-$115K per year

Food technologists can earn
$49K-$148K per year

Furniture Finisher

Kaiwhakaoti Taonga Rākau

Furniture finishers prepare the final surface of items of furniture and apply stain, lacquer, paint, oil or wax.

Job opportunities: Average

Training usually required: 3-4 years

Manufacturing and technology
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Qualified furniture finishers usually earn
$49K-$60K per year

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