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Electrical Engineering Technician

Kaihangarau Take Pūhiko

Electrical engineering technicians interpret the designs and technical instructions of electrical engineers, then ensure they are accurately carried out. They also develop, install, test and maintain equipment that produces, transmits or uses power.

Job opportunities: Good

Training usually required: 2-3 years

Manufacturing and technology

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New electrical engineering technicians usually earn
$23-$27 per hour

Senior electrical engineering technicians usually earn
$34-$43 per hour

Copywriter

Kaituhi Pānui

Copywriters design and create print, digital, social media, video, television and radio advertisements.

Job opportunities: Poor

Creative industries

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Junior copywriters usually earn
$47K-$60K per year

Senior copywriters can earn
$100K-$160K per year

Graphic Pre-press Worker

Kaimahi Whakairoiro (Mua Perehi)

Graphic pre-press workers use computers to prepare text and designs for printing.

Job opportunities: Poor

Training usually required: 3 years

Manufacturing and technology
Creative industries

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Graphic pre-press workers with up to three years' experience usually earn
$47K-$50K per year

Senior graphic pre-press workers usually earn
$60K-$80K per year

Biochemist

Kairarau Matū Koiora

Biochemists study the chemical structure and function of animals, plants and micro-organisms such as bacteria and viruses. They use this research to develop medical, industrial and agricultural products.

Job opportunities: Average

Training usually required: 3-9 years

Manufacturing and technology
Primary industries

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Biochemists usually earn
$48K-$75K per year

Senior biochemists with PhDs usually earn
$76K-$130K per year

Aquaculture Farmer

Kaiahumoana

Aquaculture farmers manage the breeding, raising and harvesting of fish and shellfish for commercial purposes in marine or freshwater farms.

Job opportunities: Good

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Aquaculture farmers with one to three years’ experience usually earn
$48K-$65K per year

Aquaculture farmers with more than three years’ experience usually earn
$59K-$88K per year

Fishing Skipper

Kaiurungi Hao Ika

Fishing skippers are responsible for running a fishing boat. Responsibilities range from navigating the vessel and organising the crew to catching and processing fish.