Kaiwero Ngira Hauora
Acupuncturists give general health advice and treat patients using therapies such as electronic and needle acupuncture, cupping, skin scraping (gua sha), the heating of acupuncture points (moxibustion) and tuina (massage).
Acupuncturists usually earn
$48K-$100K per year
Tapuhi Whai Rēhitatanga
Registered nurses assess, treat and support people who are sick, disabled or injured, in hospitals, clinics, rest homes, and nursing homes.
Enrolled nurses usually earn
$68K-$84K per year
Registered nurses usually earn
$74K-$153K per year
Kaipūtaiao Kararehe
Zoologists study animals and their behaviour in the wild or in captivity, and how they interact with other species and their environments.
Zoologists usually earn
$57K-$142K per year
Kairūri Whare
Building surveyors inspect plans and building constructions to see if buildings are, or will be, built correctly. They may also issue certificates, write reports and help owners and potential buyers with construction problems and solutions.
Building surveyors usually earn between
$61K-$112K per year
Kaitiki Toto
Phlebotomists collect blood and samples from patients for laboratory testing or for blood banks.
Qualified phlebotomists usually earn
$52K-$82K per year
Rata Hāparapara
Surgeons consult with patients and operate on people to treat and manage disease and injuries.
Trainee surgeons can earn
$64K-$205K per year
Qualified surgeons can earn
$170K-$251K per year
Rata Waewae
Podiatrists diagnose, treat and prevent foot and lower limb problems.
Podiatrists usually earn
$50K-$70K per year
Senior podiatrists usually earn
$70K-$98K per year
Kaiwhakararangi Tohu Hauora
Clinical coders convert information in patient discharge notes into health classification codes. This information is used for research and to plan health funding and services.
Clinical coders usually earn
$76K-$89K per year
Clinical coding auditors can earn
$94K per year
Karitāne – Hapori Whānui
Community karitāne offer support to families with children under the age of five, and provide information on parenting issues such as breastfeeding, infant nutrition, sleeping and child behaviour.
Community karitāne usually earn
$68k-$83K per year
Kaitiaki Taonga
Curators research, develop, exhibit and maintain collections for museums, art galleries and artists.
Curators at regional museums usually earn
$55K-$65K per year
Senior curators at larger museums usually earn
$65K-$95K per year
