Kaimahi Maitai
Metal workers make patterns and moulds for metal castings, heat and hammer metal into shape, and repair metal parts and equipment.
Metal workers usually earn
$23-$29 per hour
Kaihangarau Patu Orotā
Pest control technicians identify and remove pests, such as insects, rats and mice, from buildings and properties.
Pest control technicians usually earn
$23-$34 per hour
Mataaro Taiao
Environmental engineers assess and reduce the impact of engineering projects on water, soil and air. They also plan and design systems to treat and remove waste.
Environmental engineers usually earn
$65K-$140K per year
Rata Waewae
Podiatrists diagnose, treat and prevent foot and lower limb problems.
Podiatrists usually earn
$50K-$70K per year
Senior podiatrists usually earn
$70K-$98K per year
Kaitiki Toto
Phlebotomists collect blood and samples from patients for laboratory testing or for blood banks.
Qualified phlebotomists usually earn
$52K-$82K per year
Tapuhi ā-Whare
Midwives provide care and support to pregnant people, their partners and family/whānau during pregnancy, labour and birth, and for six weeks following the birth.
Midwives usually earn
$77K-$111K per year
Senior midwives can earn
$102K-$153K per year
Āpiha Whakaora
Paramedics assess and treat people who are seriously ill or injured, and transport them to hospital if necessary.
Paramedics with up to five years' experience usually earn
$84K-$92K per year
Critical care or extended care paramedics can earn
$112K-$123K 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
Āpiha Hauora Taiao/Pāpori
Environmental/public health officers investigate, monitor, assess and advise on food and alcohol safety, disease prevention, disease outbreaks, and environmental hazards such as pollution.
Graduate environmental/public health officers usually earn
$48K-$70K per year
Experienced environmental/public health officers usually earn
$55K-$85K 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