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Game Developer

Kaihanga Tākaro

Game developers write, design, program, animate and test games for computers, gaming consoles, tablets and mobile phones.

Job opportunities: Poor

Training usually required: 2-3 years

Manufacturing and technology
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New game developers usually earn
$60K-$80K per year

Experienced game developers usually earn
$80K-$100K per year

Hairdresser/Barber

Kaikutikuti Makawe

Hairdressers/barbers cut, colour and style hair. Barbers also shave and trim hair, moustaches and beards.

Job opportunities: Average

Training usually required: 2-4 years

Services industries
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Hairdressers/barbers usually earn
$49K-$55K per year

Skilled hairdressers/barbers can earn
$65K-$100K per year

Photographer

Kaitango Whakaahua

Photographers take photographs of people, places, products or events.

Job opportunities: Average

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Photographers who work for others usually earn
$24-$35 per hour

Self-employed photographers can earn
$50-$250 per hour

Television Presenter

Kaipānui Pouaka Whakaata

Television presenters introduce, present or host programmes on television.

Job opportunities: Poor

Creative industries

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Pay for television presenters varies depending on their profile, experience and responsibility.

Animator/Digital Artist

Kaiwhakahauora/Ringa Toi Mamati

Animators and digital artists use software, models, photography and drawings to create still and moving images for advertisements, film, print, web or television.

Job opportunities: Average

Training usually required: 3 years

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Animators/digital artists can earn
$55K-$100K per year

Motion designers can earn
$49K-$120K per year

Patternmaker

Ringa Tauira Kākahu

Patternmakers turn clothing designs into patterns.

Job opportunities: Average

Training usually required: 1-2 years

Manufacturing and technology
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Patternmakers usually earn
$24-$36 per hour

Architectural Technician

Kaihangarau Hoahoa Whare

Architectural technicians create drawings and make models of building structures, research construction materials, and assist with building consent processes.

Job opportunities: Average

Training usually required: 2 years

Construction and infrastructure
Manufacturing and technology
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Architectural technicians usually earn
$64K-$104K per year

Architectural technicians can earn
$48K-$127K per year

Media Producer

Kaihautū Pāpāho

Media producers plan and produce films, television programmes, theatre productions, music, digital content, radio shows, festivals and other artistic activities.