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Dietitian

Pūkenga Whakaita Kai (Ngā Tohunga Mātai Kai)

Dietitians provide advice and counselling about diet, food and nutrition to individuals and communities. They also design nutrition programmes to support health and wellbeing.

Job opportunities: Average

Training usually required: 5 years

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Qualified dietitians usually earn
$59K-$86K per year

Senior dietitians usually earn
$88K-$119K per year

Surgeon

Rata Hāparapara

Surgeons consult with patients and operate on people to treat and manage disease and injuries.

Job opportunities: Good

Training usually required: 13-15 years

Social and community services

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Trainee surgeons can earn
$64K-$205K per year

Qualified surgeons can earn
$170K-$251K per year

Radiation Therapist

Kaihaumanu Pūhihi

Radiation therapists are part of a specialised team that uses radiation to treat cancer and other diseases

Job opportunities: Average

Training usually required: 3 years

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Radiation therapists usually earn
$66K-$98K per year

Radiation therapists with extra responsibilities or expertise usually earn
$101K-$124K per year

Clinical Coder

Kaiwhakararangi Tohu Hauora

Clinical coders convert information in patient discharge notes into health classification codes. This information is used for research and to plan health funding and services.

Job opportunities: Good

Training usually required: <1 year

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Clinical coders usually earn
$76K-$88K per year

Senior clinical coders can earn
$93K per year

Gynaecologist/Obstetrician

Kaimātai Take Wahine/Whakawhānau Tamaiti

Gynaecologists/obstetricians advise, diagnose and treat issues with the female reproductive system, and provide medical care for women before, during and after pregnancy.