Kaiwhakaora Ngangahau
Occupational therapists provide therapy and support to people with limited ability to carry out everyday activities because of illness, injury or disability.
Occupational therapists usually earn
$58K-$119K per year
Kairehu
Anaesthetists give anaesthesia (gas or injections to prevent pain) during surgery and other procedures. They assess patients and resuscitate them if necessary.
Trainee anaesthetists usually earn
$64K-$205K per year
Qualified anaesthetists can earn
$170K-$251K per year
Taka Rongoā
Pharmacists prepare and dispense prescribed medicine, and discuss conditions and treatments with patients. They may carry out tests and vaccinations.
Qualified pharmacists usually earn
$58K-$86K per year
Senior pharmacists who supervise staff usually earn
$87K-$119K per year
Kaihaumanu Hauora Aro Tini
Naturopaths diagnose and treat health problems with nutritional and lifestyle advice, herbal medicines and natural therapies.
Naturopaths usually earn
$48K-$120K per year
Pūkenga Whakaita Kai (Ngā Tohunga Mātai Kai)
Dietitians provide advice and counselling about diet, food and nutrition to individuals and communities. They also design nutrition programmes to support health and wellbeing.
Qualified dietitians usually earn
$59K-$86K per year
Senior dietitians usually earn
$88K-$119K per year
Kaihangarau Whakahoromata
Sterilising technicians clean, sterilise and package surgical instruments and other hospital equipment, soft goods and linen in a sterilisation unit.
Qualified sterilising technicians usually earn
$52K - $62K per year
Senior sterilising technicians with responsibilities can earn
$66K-$75K per year
Kairomiromi
Physiotherapists help people regain movement and function after they have been affected by an injury, disability or health condition. They also give advice on how to prevent injuries.
Physiotherapists usually earn
$58K-$86K per year
Senior physiotherapists usually earn
$87K-$119K per year
Kaimātai Whatu
Optometrists examine clients' eyes to diagnose and provide solutions for vision problems. They also diagnose, monitor and manage eye diseases such as cataracts.
Optometrists with one to two years’ experience usually earn
$65K-$114K per year
Optometrists with three or more years' experience usually earn
$114K-$225K per year
Kaihangarau Haurehu
Anaesthetic technicians assist anaesthetists during operations, and prepare operating theatres and clinics for anaesthetic procedures.
Anaesthetic technicians trainees usually earn
$52K-$60K per year
Senior anaesthetic technicians with extra responsibilities can earn
$88K-$119K per year
Mataaro Rongoā Koiora
Biomedical engineers design, build and maintain medical equipment, artificial body parts and computer programs to help treat disabilities, diseases, or injuries.
Graduate biomedical engineers usually earn
$50K-$55K per year
Experienced biomedical engineers can earn
$110K-$130K per year