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Interpreter

Kaiwhakawhiti Reo ā-Waha

Interpreters convert what people say from one language into another.

Job opportunities: Average

Training usually required: 3 years

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Interpreters working for a language service provider usually earn
$35-$80 per hour

Self-employed interpreters usually earn
$80-$140 per hour

Translator

Kaiwhakawhiti Reo ā-Tuhi

Translators convert written material from one language into another.

Job opportunities: Poor

Training usually required: 3 years

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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.

Veterinarian

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.

Job opportunities: Good

Training usually required: 5 years

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New veterinarians usually earn
$75K-$105K per year

Experienced veterinarians running a business can earn
$130K-$220K per year

Chef

Pūkenga Tao Kai

Chefs prepare and cook food in restaurants, hotels, catering businesses, rest homes, cafes and bars.

Job opportunities: Good

Training usually required: 1-3 years

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Chefs usually earn
$23-$25 per hour

Head or executive chefs usually earn
$29-$38 per hour

Meat/Seafood Process Worker

Kaimahi Mīti/Mātaitai

Meat/seafood process workers process, grade and package meat, fish or shellfish for local and overseas markets. Some also slaughter animals.

Job opportunities: Good

Primary industries
Manufacturing and technology

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Meat/seafood process workers usually earn
$48K-$86K per year

Registered Nurse

Tapuhi Whai Rēhitatanga

Registered nurses assess, treat and support people who are sick, disabled or injured, in hospitals, clinics, rest homes, and nursing homes.

Job opportunities: Good

Training usually required: 3 years

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Enrolled nurses usually earn
$68K-$84K per year

Registered nurses usually earn
$74K-$153K per year

Brewer

Kaitoroī

Brewers use brewing equipment and processes to convert malted barley or other grains into beer, and control or manage the production and packaging of beer.