Kaimahi Whaihanga
Building and construction labourers do a wide range of physical work on building sites, roads and other large civil construction projects.
Building and construction labourers usually earn
$20-$40 per hour
Kaihanga Taiapa
Fencers construct and repair fences, barriers or walls made of timber, metal, wire, chain-link or other materials.
Fencers usually earn
$20-$30 per hour
Fencing contractors usually earn
$45-$62 per hour
Kaihoahoa Whakapaipai Whenua
Landscapers design, develop, maintain and remodel gardens and landscapes.
Landscapers in training usually earn
$20-$23 per hour
Landscapers in managerial positions usually earn
$28-$40 per hour
Kaikuti Hipi
Shearers with one to three years’ experience usually earn
$42K-$65K per year
Shearers with more than three years’ experience usually earn
$65K-$130K per year
Kaiako Kurī
Dog trainers train dogs and diagnose and treat their behaviour problems.
Dog trainers can earn
$42K-$50K 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
Kaipūtaiao Ngahere
Forestry scientists research forest growth, wood processing, conservation and different types of trees, and how these can be used.
Forestry scientists usually earn
$55K-$98K per year
Senior forestry scientists usually earn
$110K-$150K per year
Mataaro Matū
Chemical engineers design, develop and operate equipment and processes used to manufacture chemicals and products.
Graduate chemical engineers usually earn
$50K-$70K per year
Senior chemical engineers usually earn
$95K-$120K per year
Kairarau Matū
Chemists study the make-up and behaviour of chemicals, and may use their findings to develop new products and processes.
Chemists with a Bachelor's or Master's degree usually earn
$50K-$90K per year
Chemists with PhDs usually earn
$90K-$150K per year
Māngai Taiao Ahuwhenua
Agricultural/horticultural field representatives sell products such as farm equipment, and advise clients on crop and livestock management.
Agricultural/horticultural field representatives with up to three years’ experience usually earn
$55K-$90K per year
Agricultural/horticultural field representatives with more than three years' experience usually earn
$90K-$120K per year