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Forestry Scientist

Kaipūtaiao Ngahere

Forestry scientists research forest growth, wood processing, conservation and different types of trees, and how these can be used.

Job opportunities: Good

Training usually required: 3-4 years

Primary industries

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Forestry scientists usually earn
$55K-$98K per year

Senior forestry scientists usually earn
$110K-$150K per year

Product Assembler

Kaiwaihanga Taputapu

Product assemblers put together parts of metal products, machinery, electrical and electronic equipment, telecommunications equipment, joinery products and other goods.

Job opportunities: Poor

Manufacturing and technology

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Product assemblers usually earn
$49K-$50K per year

Editor

Ētita/Kaiwhakatika

Editors plan, commission, evaluate, select, edit and organise material for publication online or in books, magazines, and newspapers. They may also manage editorial staff.

Job opportunities: Average

Training usually required: 1-3 years

Creative industries

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Editors usually earn
$49K-$60K per year

Senior editors usually earn
$60K-$90K per year

Navy Sailor

Kaumoana Tauā Moana

Navy sailors defend their country, keep the peace, patrol borders and provide disaster relief.

Job opportunities: Good

Training usually required: <1 year

Services industries
Social and community services

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Navy sailor recruits usually earn
$51K per year

Warrant officers can earn
$101K-$120K per year

Driller

Kaipoka

Drillers assemble, position, and operate drilling rigs and related equipment to extract ores, liquids, and gases from the earth.

Job opportunities: Poor

Construction and infrastructure

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New drillers usually earn
$60K-$70K per year

Experienced drillers usually earn
$70K-$150K per year

Production Assistant (Film, Television, Radio or Stage)

Kaiāwhina Whakarite (Kiriata, Pouaka Whakaata, Irirangi, Whakaari rānei)

Production assistants help production teams organise the making of film, television, radio or stage productions.

Job opportunities: Poor

Services industries
Creative industries

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Pay rates for production assistants vary depending on the type of production you work on.

Translator

Kaiwhakawhiti Reo ā-Tuhi

Translators convert written material from one language into another.

Job opportunities: Poor

Training usually required: 3 years

Services industries
Social and community services

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Pay rates for translators vary depending on your skills, what you specialise in, how often you work, and what type of work you do.

Speech-Language Therapist

Kaihaumanu Reo ā-Waha

Speech-language therapists assess and treat people who have problems with verbal communication or swallowing. This may include difficulties with speech, language, listening, reading or writing.