Kaitiaki Kararehe
Animal care attendants care for, and clean up after animals in places like kennels, pet shops and animal shelters.
Animal care attendants usually earn
$23 per hour
Senior animal care attendants usually earn
$25-$26 per hour
Kaimahi Kani Rākau
Wood processing workers set up and use woodworking machinery to cut logs into timber for building, furniture and other products.
Wood processing workers usually earn
$48K-$50K per year
Kaikimi/Kaihopu Kararehe
Hunters and trappers shoot or trap animals to remove pests and control disease, and for food, fur, or research.
Pay for hunters and trappers depends on the type of work they do and their experience.
Kaiako Kurī
Dog trainers train dogs and diagnose and treat their behaviour problems.
Dog trainers can earn
$48K-$50K 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
Kaipūtaiao Ahuwhenua
Agricultural/horticultural scientists study farm animals, soils, pastures and crops to improve growth, health and quality, and to prevent pests and disease.
Graduate agricultural/horticultural scientists usually earn
$65K-$75K per year
Senior agricultural/horticultural scientists usually earn
$80K-$150K per year
Ringa Tiri Pereki/Ringa Tiri Poraka
Brick and blocklayers lay bricks, concrete blocks and tiles to construct or repair buildings, walls, arches, chimneys or paved areas.
Brick and blocklayers with up to five years' experience usually earn
$23-$25 per hour
Brick and blocklayers with over five years' experience usually earn
$25-$60 per hour
Kaitaraiwa Rerewhenua
Train drivers drive passenger or freight trains. They may shift (shunt) carriages and wagons using trains or remote controls.
Trainee train drivers usually earn
$27-$43 per hour
Qualified train drivers and team leaders can earn
$47-$58 per hour
Kaiwhakarere Toparere
Helicopter pilots fly helicopters to transport goods, people including photographers, spread fertiliser, spray crops, lift items into difficult sites and provide air rescue and ambulance services.
New helicopter pilots often work part time.
Helicopter pilots with over 3 years’ experience usually earn
$55K-$200K per year
Kaihanga Whare
Carpenters work mainly with wood to repair or install foundations, walls, roofs, windows and doors in buildings.
New carpenters usually earn
$23-$25 per hour
Experienced carpenters usually earn
$29-$41 per hour