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Mechanical Engineer

Mataaro Pūkaha

Mechanical engineers design and give advice on the building and repair of machines and tools. They also investigate problems and faults with machinery, and study ways to improve manufacturing and energy production.

Job opportunities: Good

Training usually required: 3-4 years

Manufacturing and technology

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Mechanical engineers earn an average of
$85K-$105K per year

Mechanical engineers working as patent attorneys can earn
$75K-$180K per year

Teacher Aide

Kaiāwhina Kaiako

Teacher aides assist teachers in a classroom by working with students on a one-to-one basis, or in groups.

Job opportunities: Average

Social and community services

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Teacher aides usually earn
$23-$37 per hour

Building Contractor

Kaihanga Whare

Building contractors run their own businesses and plan, supervise and work on the construction and alteration of buildings.

Job opportunities: Good

Training usually required: 3-4 years

Construction and infrastructure

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Pay rates for building contractors vary according to the success of their business.

Building and Construction Manager

Kaiwhakahaere Hanga Whare

Building and construction managers plan, control and co-ordinate civil engineering or building projects, and the resources and people involved.

Job opportunities: Good

Training usually required: 2-4 years

Construction and infrastructure

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Building and construction managers usually earn
$100K-$224K 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.