Kaitiki Toto
Phlebotomists collect blood and samples from patients for laboratory testing or for blood banks.
Qualified phlebotomists usually earn
$52K-$82K per year
Ngaio Niho
Dentists study and treat diseases, injuries and problems of the mouth, teeth, gums and jaw. They also educate patients on how to avoid oral health problems.
Dentists can earn
$129K-$254K per year
Kaimātai Hinengaro Tiaki Tūroro
Clinical physiologists use technical equipment to measure and analyse patients' organs or internal systems, to help doctors diagnose and treat patients.
Qualified clinical physiologists usually earn
$59K-$86K per year
Senior clinical physiologists usually earn
$88K-$119K per year
Kaihaumanu Reo ā-Waha
Speech-language therapists assess and treat people who have problems with verbal communication or swallowing. This may include difficulties with speech, language, listening, reading or writing.
Speech-language therapists usually earn
$55K-$119K per year
Kaihangarau Niho
Dental technicians create and repair devices for the treatment, replacement and protection of damaged, badly positioned or missing teeth.
New dental technicians usually earn
$48K per year
Dental technicians can earn
$60K-$75K per year
Ngaio Mōhiti
Dispensing opticians interpret prescriptions from optometrists and ophthalmologists (eye specialists) for glasses or contact lenses, assemble and fit glasses, and sell customers frames and lenses.
Dispensing opticians with up to five years' experience usually earn
$48K-$60K per year
Senior dispensing opticians usually earn
$60K-$85K per year
Kaimahi Toko i te Ora
Social workers provide care, advice and support to people with personal or social problems, and help with community and social issues.
Social workers usually earn
$59K-$75K per year
Senior social workers usually earn
$75K-$118K per year
Kairahurahu Whakaahua Whakaora
Medical imaging technologists use x-ray and other imaging equipment to take images of injuries and diseases.
Medical imaging technologists with one to six years’ experience usually earn
$63K-$84K per year
Medical imaging technologists with more than six years’ experience usually earn
$87K-$118K per year
Kaitohutohu
Counsellors help people to deal with challenges and manage their emotions, thoughts and behaviour.
Counsellors usually earn
$57K-$86K per year
Senior counsellors such as staff supervisors can earn
$87K-$119K per year
Tākuta Whakaora Whatu
Ophthalmologists diagnose and treat eye conditions and injuries, and perform eye surgery.
Trainee ophthalmologists can earn
$64K-$205K per year
Qualified ophthalmologists can earn
$170K-$251K per year