Pirihimana
Police officers work to prevent and solve crime, keep the peace, and respond to criminal activities and emergencies.
Police officers with one to four years’ experience usually earn
$75K-$83K per year
Kairukuruku
Commercial divers develop and maintain underwater structures and do research for scientists. Recreational divers teach scuba diving and may carry out marine searches and rescues.
Recreational divers work full-time and usually earn
$48K-$49K per year
Commercial divers work on short-term contracts and usually earn
$350-$1200 per day
Āpiha Matataua
Intelligence officers collect and analyse information on people, places and events that may be a threat to businesses or national and international security.
Intelligence officers usually earn
$71K-$86K per year
Senior intelligence officers can earn
$83K-$170K per year
Kaipūtaiao Taihara
Forensic scientists apply scientific knowledge and skills to investigate crimes and help the police find or eliminate crime suspects. They may research developing or improving forensic techniques.
Forensic scientists working as senior forensic technicians usually earn
$74K-$88K per year
Senior forensic scientists with extra responsibilities can earn
$115K-$166K per year
Āpiha Whakamarumaru/Tūtei Whakamarumaru
Security officers/guards protect people, property and assets by investigating, monitoring, controlling and reporting threats.
Security officers/guards usually earn
$23-$30 per hour
Experienced security officers/guards usually earn
$30-$70 per hour
Āpiha Whakahaere Ohotata
Emergency management officers plan for and respond to emergencies such as earthquakes and weather events. They also train communities to prepare for disasters.
Emergency management officers with up to three years' experience usually earn
$66K-$79K per year
Emergency management officers with three or more years' experience usually earn
$79K-$95K per year
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
Āpiha Hao Ika
Fishery officers gather information on all aspects of the fishing industry and enforce fisheries laws.
Fishery officers usually earn
$61K-$100K per year
Kaitaraiwa Waka Pāhihi
Taxi drivers/chauffeurs drive vehicles to transport passengers from one place to another.
Taxi drivers/chauffeurs usually earn
$23-$25 per hour
Kaitaraiwa Taraka
Tow truck operators drive and operate trucks to tow vehicles that have broken down, been damaged or illegally parked.
Tow truck drivers with one to two years' experience usually earn
$23-$25 per hour
Experienced tow truck operators can earn
$25-$35 per hour