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Automotive Technician

Kaihangarau Pūkaha Waka

Automotive technicians service and repair vehicles and their parts and systems.

Job opportunities: Good

Training usually required: 3-4 years

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Light vehicle automotive technicians usually earn
$17-$37 per hour

Heavy vehicle automotive technicians usually earn
$26-$39 per hour

Automotive Refinisher

Kaipeita Waka

Automotive refinishers prepare vehicle surfaces, match and mix colours, and apply paint to vehicles.

Job opportunities: Good

Training usually required: 3-4 years

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Automotive refinishers with one to five years' experience usually earn
$17-$25 per hour

Automotive refinishers with over five years' experience usually earn
$25-$32 per hour

Vehicle Groomer/Cleaner

Kaiwhakapaipai Waka

Vehicle groomers/cleaners clean and polish vehicles, and may also drive, park and maintain vehicles.

Job opportunities: Good

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Vehicle groomers/cleaners usually earn
$17-$20 per hour

Automotive Electrician

Kaimahi Hiko a-Waka

Automotive electricians install, maintain and repair electrical wiring, parts and electrical and electronic systems in vehicles.

Job opportunities: Good

Training usually required: 3-4 years

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Unqualified automotive electricians usually earn
$17-$24 per hour

Qualified automotive electricians usually earn
$20-$44 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
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Collision repair technicians usually earn
$17-$35 per hour

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

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New coachbuilders/trimmers usually earn
$17-$20 per hour

Experienced coachbuilders/trimmers usually earn
$23-$26 per hour

Tyre Technician

Kaiwhakamau Taea

Tyre technicians remove, repair and fit tyres for all types of vehicles. They also advise customers on different types of tyres, and check and adjust vehicle wheel alignment.