Ngaio Ōhanga
Economists analyse financial, labour and trade markets, and predict or explain economic events.
Economists can earn
$80K-$125K 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
Kaitatau
Statisticians design studies and surveys, and collect, analyse, interpret and present numerical information to assist in decision-making.
New statisticians usually earn
$55K-$65K per year
Statisticians with experience usually earn
$75K-$140K per year
Kairūri Utu Hanga Whare
Quantity surveyors manage finances for constructions, calculate budgets and prepare detailed estimates to ensure budgets are sufficient.
Entry-level quantity surveyors usually earn
$48K-$100K per year
Experienced quantity surveyors can earn
$100K-$170K per year
Kaitātari Kaupapa
Policy analysts analyse information to assist in the development, interpretation and review of government or industrial policies.
Policy analysts usually earn
$71K-$92K per year
Policy analyst managers can earn
$112K-$170K per year
Kaiwhakamahere Tāone/Rohe
Urban/regional planners develop and administer plans for physical, environmental, social and economic development of urban and rural areas.
Planners usually earn
$65K-$130K per year
Kaitauwhiro Pūtea
Actuaries predict and assess the financial risks and impacts of future events. They work in areas such as insurance, superannuation and investment.
Trainee actuaries usually earn
$55K-$165K per year
Qualified actuaries with five years' experience usually earn
$140K-$180K per year
Kaiwhakahaere Pūtea
Finance managers oversee the major financial operations of an organisation.
New finance managers usually earn
$87K to $117K per year
Finance managers usually earn
$110K-$170K per year
Āpiha Take Tāwāhi
Foreign policy officers represent New Zealand's interests overseas and provide policy advice to the Government on foreign affairs and trade.
New foreign policy officers usually earn
$68K-$75K per year
Senior foreign policy officers with experience can earn
$120K-$140K per year
Māngai ā-Pōtitanga
Elected government representatives are elected by the people of a specific area to help govern a city, region or country.
Members of parliament usually earn
$160K-$300K per year
Local government representatives usually earn
$2K-$190K per year