Kaitiaki Māra
Gardeners plant and maintain lawns, trees, shrubs and flowers in public or private gardens and parks.
Gardeners usually earn
$47-$60 per hour
Kaimanaaki Papa
Groundspeople are in charge of the turf (grass), tracks and pitches at sports fields, golf courses, public areas, schools and racecourses.
Groundspeople with up to two years' experience usually earn
$47K-$60K per year
Head groundspeople and managers usually earn
$60K-$100K per year
Kaitiaki Rākau
Arborists plant and remove trees, prune branches and treat disease.
Arborists with up to five years' experience usually earn
$23-$25 per hour
Arborists with more than five years' experience usually earn
$25-$35 per hour
Kaiwhakahaere Māpu Kau
Dairy herd managers run daily dairy farming operations such as feeding and milking cows, monitoring animal health and environmental management.
Assistant dairy herd managers usually earn
$48K-$88K per year
Experienced dairy herd managers usually earn
$51K-$90K per year
Kaitiaki Pī
Beekeepers look after beehives in apiaries that produce honey, wax, pollen and other bee products. They may also offer pollination services to horticultural and seed crop producers.
Beekeepers with up to four years’ experience usually earn
$48K-$70K per year
Beekeepers who manage apiaries usually earn
$65K-$120K per year
Kaimahi Ngahere
Forest managers plan and direct the planting, growth, harvesting and protection of forests for wood production.
Forest managers with up to five years' experience usually earn
$55K-$95K per year
Senior forest managers usually earn
$95K-$150K per year
Kaimāhiti Wūru
Wool classers sort wool into categories. They ensure wool is clean, identified and documented for sale.
Wool classers are paid per fleece and usually earn
$50-$60 per hour
Kaikuti Hipi
Shearers with one to three years’ experience usually earn
$48K-$65K per year
Shearers with more than three years’ experience usually earn
$65K-$130K per year
Kaimahi Waonui/Tope Rākau
Forestry and logging workers plant, maintain, measure, cut and clear trees from forests.
Trainee forestry and logging workers usually earn
$48K-$65K per year
Qualified forestry and logging workers usually earn
$65K-$75K per year
Kaihoahoa Whakapaipai Whenua
Landscapers design, develop, maintain and remodel gardens and landscapes.
Landscapers in training usually earn
$23 per hour
Experienced landscapers usually earn
$25-$36 per hour