Kaihautū Toi
Artistic directors plan and direct the activities of performing arts organisations such as theatre and dance companies, and arts activities at festivals and venues.
Pay rates for artistic directors vary depending on your ability, experience, and what type of work you do.
Kaiwhakatangitangi
Musicians write, arrange, conduct, and perform musical compositions.
Pay rates for musicians depends on their ability, how often they work, and they type of music they play.
Kaitohu Toi (Kiriata, Pouaka Whakaata, Whakaari rānei)
Art directors plan, organise and control artistic aspects of film, television or stage productions.
Pay rates for art directors vary depending on the size, length and budget of the production.
Kaitiaki Taonga
Curators research, develop, exhibit and maintain collections for museums, art galleries and artists.
Curators at regional museums usually earn
$55K-$65K per year
Senior curators at larger museums usually earn
$65K-$95K per year
Kaitiaki Pūranga
Archivists assess, organise, store and provide access to records and documents of long-term historical or research value. They also advise people and organisations about their archives.
Archivists with up to four years' experience usually earn
$48K-$60K per year
Archivists with five or more years' experience usually earn
$60K-$70K per year
Pouherenga Kōrero o-Mua
Historians research, write and present information about events and people of the past and present. They may also teach history.
Historians employed in universities or the public sector usually earn
$48K-$120K per year
Kaiatawhai Whakaora Taonga
Conservators help preserve art and other important historical items by preventing deterioration and repairing damage.
Conservators with one to five years' experience usually earn
$55K-$70K per year
Conservators with more than 10 years' experience usually earn
$70K-$82K per year
Ngaio Whakawhitiwhiti Kōrero
Communications professionals develop strategies to promote the image of organisations to the public, shareholders and employees.
Communications professionals usually earn
$110K-$130K per year
Senior communications professionals can earn
$130K-$180K per year
Kaikanikani
Dancers entertain people by expressing ideas and emotions, usually to music, using body movements.
Pay rates for dancers vary depending on ability, how often they work and what type of work they do.
Ngaio Whakatairanga
Marketing specialists develop and implement plans for promoting an organisation's goods, services and ideas.
Marketing co-ordinators and executives usually earn
$55K-$90K per year
Marketing managers can earn
$100K-$170K per year