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Food Technologist

Kaihangarau Kai

Food technologists research, develop and improve food and drink products. They may also be involved in the processing, packaging, storage and safety of food to meet government and industry standards.

Job opportunities: Good

Training usually required: 3-5 years

Manufacturing and technology
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Food technologists with up to five years' experience usually earn
$50K-$75K per year

Senior food technologists with more than five years' experience usually earn
$75K-$100K per year

Marine Biologist

Kaimātai Koiora Moana

Marine biologists study animals and plants that live in the sea, and how they interact with their surroundings.

Job opportunities: Average

Training usually required: 5-9 years

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New marine biologists usually earn
$60K-$75K per year

Experienced marine biologists usually earn
$120K-$165K per year

Winemaker

Kaihanga Waina

Winemakers make wine from grapes and other fruit.

Job opportunities: Average

Manufacturing and technology
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Cellar hands and assistant winemakers usually earn
$38K to $83K per year

Winemakers and chief winemakers usually earn
$89K-$211K per year

Biochemists study the chemical structure and function of animals, plants and micro-organisms such as bacteria and viruses. They use this research to develop medical, industrial and agricultural products.

Job opportunities: Average

Training usually required: 3-9 years

Manufacturing and technology
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Biochemists usually earn
$42K-$75K per year

Senior biochemists with PhDs usually earn
$76K-$130K per year

Dairy Processing Operator

Kaiwhakamahi Pūrere Hua Miraka

Dairy processing operators oversee the operation of equipment used to produce a wide range of dairy products such as cheese, butter, yoghurt and milk powder.

Job opportunities: Good

Manufacturing and technology
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New dairy processing operators usually earn
$50K-$60K per year

Senior dairy processing operators usually earn
$70K-$80K per year

Policy Analyst

Kaitātari Kaupapa

Policy analysts gather and analyse information to assist in the planning, development, interpretation and review of government or industrial policies.