Kaihoahoa Kākahu
Fashion designers design clothing and accessories.
Junior fashion designers usually earn
$48K-$50K per year
Experienced fashion designers usually earn
$50K-$160K per year
Kaiwhakamahi Pūrere Tuitui
Sewing machinists stitch together clothing, canvas for tents and awnings, and soft furnishings.
Sewing machinists usually earn
$23-$25 per hour
Kaiāwhina Tiaki Pukapuka
Library assistants do a variety of tasks within a library including organising material and helping library users.
Library assistants usually earn
$48K-$55K per year
Senior library assistants usually earn
$55K-$65K per year
Kaiwhakamahi Mīhini Tā
Printers set up and operate printing machines that print text and images on paper, card, carton, plastics or metal.
Printers usually earn
$48K-$50K per year
Senior printers with more than five years’ experience usually earn
$62K-$93K per year
Māngai Reo Irirangi
Radio presenters prepare and present news, music, interviews and other radio programmes to entertain and inform audiences.
Radio presenters with up to five years' experience usually earn
$48K-$70K per year
Senior radio presenters usually earn
$70K-$90K per year
Kaikuti Hipi
Shearers with one to three years’ experience usually earn
$48K-$65K per year
Shearers with more than three years’ experience usually earn
$65K-$130K per year
Kaimahi Taunga Waka
Stevedores operate a variety of heavy machinery to load, unload, tally and stow the cargo of a ship.
New stevedores usually earn
$48K-$80K per year
Stevedores in a supervisory role usually earn
$80K-$130K per year
Kaihanga Tuanui
Roofers repair or install roofs using materials such as roofing iron, tiles and shingles.
Roofers with up to three years' experience usually earn
$23-$30 per hour
Experienced roofers or supervisors usually earn
$30-$40 per hour
Kaitaraiwa Rerewhenua
Train drivers drive passenger or freight trains. They may shift (shunt) carriages and wagons using trains or remote controls.
Trainee train drivers usually earn
$27-$43 per hour
Qualified train drivers and team leaders can earn
$47-$58 per hour
Kaihangarau Taiwhanga Rongoā
Medical laboratory technicians take medical samples and run tests under the supervision of scientists and pathologists.
Qualified medical laboratory technicians usually earn
$48K-$67K per year