Kaiako Kōhungahunga
Early childhood teachers educate and care for young children in kindergartens, kōhanga reo or childcare centres. Kōhanga reo kaiako also help children learn te reo Māori and tikanga Māori (culture and customs).
Early childhood teachers usually earn
$57K-$100K per year
Kaitiaki Tamariki
Nannies/child carers are responsible for the care, wellbeing and education of infants, toddlers and children in the home.
Nannies/child carers usually earn
$23-$30 per hour
Kaiāwhina Kaiako
Teacher aides assist teachers in a classroom by working with students on a one-to-one basis, or in groups.
Teacher aides usually earn
$23-$37 per hour
Kaiako Reo Pākehā (ki te Hunga Kōrero Reo Kē)
Teachers of English to speakers of other languages (ESOL teachers) teach people from non-English speaking backgrounds how to speak, read and write English.
ESOL teachers usually earn
$48K-$80K per year
Kaimātai Hinengaro
Psychologists diagnose, treat, and work to prevent a range of psychological problems that affect people's behaviour, thoughts and emotions.
Trainee psychologists usually earn
$55K-$70K per year
Psychologists and senior psychologists can earn
$68K-$150K per year
Kaiako Kura Tuatahi
Primary school teachers teach children between the ages of five and 13 at primary or intermediate schools.
Primary school teachers usually earn
$55K-$95K per year
Kaiwhakaako Māori
Kaiwhakaako Māori teach in te reo Māori at primary and secondary schools.
Kaiwhakaako Māori usually earn
$55K-$103K 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
Kaiwhakangungu/Kaiwhakaako
Trainers plan and provide training courses for employees of businesses, government and other organisations.
Trainers usually earn
$56K-$82K per year
Training advisers usually earn
$82K-$128K per year
Kaiako Kura Tuarua
Secondary school teachers plan, prepare and teach one or more subjects to students between the ages of 13 and 18.
Untrained secondary school teachers usually earn
$49K-$89K per year
Trained secondary school teachers usually earn
$57K-$103K per year