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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

General Practitioner

Rata Hauora

General practitioners care for, diagnose and treat the health problems of people and families in the community.

Job opportunities: Good

Training usually required: 12 years

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General practitioners who work full-time earn a median of
$187K per year

Environmental/Public Health Officer

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.

Job opportunities: Average

Training usually required: 3 years

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Graduate environmental/public health officers usually earn
$48K-$70K per year

Experienced environmental/public health officers usually earn
$55K-$85K per year

Naturopath

Kaihaumanu Hauora Aro Tini

Naturopaths diagnose and treat health problems with nutritional and lifestyle advice, herbal medicines and natural therapies.

Job opportunities: Poor

Training usually required: 2-3 years

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Naturopaths usually earn
$48K-$120K per year

Acupuncturists give general health advice and treat patients using therapies such as electronic and needle acupuncture, cupping, skin scraping (gua sha), the heating of acupuncture points (moxibustion) and tuina (massage).

Job opportunities: Average

Training usually required: 4 years

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Acupuncturists usually earn
$47K-$100K per year

Health Services Manager

Kaiwhakahaere Ratonga Hauora

Health services managers are responsible for the day-to-day running of a hospital, primary health organisation (PHO), clinic or community health service.

Job opportunities: Good

Training usually required: 3-5 years

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Health services managers with up to five years’ experience usually earn
$65K-$125K per year

Health services managers with five or more years’ experience usually earn
$125K-$245K per year

Health Promoter

Kaiwhakatairanga Hauora

Health promoters work with communities and groups to develop ways to improve people’s health. They also work with government agencies to improve environmental conditions.