Kaiwhakapakari Hōiho
Horse trainers train horses for racing, and are responsible for their care at a stable or race track.
Pay rates for horse trainers vary depending on their ability, experience and level of success.
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 Kurī
Dog trainers train dogs and diagnose and treat their behaviour problems.
Dog trainers can earn
$48K-$50K per year
Pouako/Kātipa Hākinakina
Sports coaches/officials coach and instruct athletes, and are the officials in charge of sporting events.
Coaches can earn
$48K-$80K per year
Kaiwhakangungu Tinana/Mahi Ngaio
Personal trainers/exercise professionals provide expertise, knowledge and structured support to improve and maintain health and wellness through physical activity.
Exercise professionals usually earn
$23-$70 per hour
Personal trainers usually earn
$45-$90 per hour
Kaiārahi o Waho/Kaiwhakaako o Waho
Outdoor recreation guides and instructors teach or guide outdoor activities such as rafting, kayaking, canyoning, skiing, hunting, climbing, caving and mountain biking.
Outdoor recreation guides and instructors usually earn
$48K-$58K per year
Kaiwhakataetae Ngaio
Professional sportspeople take part in competitive national and international sports such as rugby, football, cricket, netball, golf, tennis and horse racing.
Pay for professional sportspeople varies depending on the sport, the individual's ability, and their performance.
Kaiwhakarere Toparere
Helicopter pilots fly helicopters to transport goods, people including photographers, spread fertiliser, spray crops, lift items into difficult sites and provide air rescue and ambulance services.
New helicopter pilots often work part time.
Helicopter pilots with over 3 years’ experience usually earn
$55K-$200K per year
Pūkenga Hauora Kararehe
Veterinarians treat sick and injured animals, provide general animal care, and advise about health care and disease prevention for pets and farm (production) animals.
New veterinarians usually earn
$75K-$105K per year
Experienced veterinarians running a business can earn
$130K-$220K 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