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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

Teacher of English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)

Kaiako Reo Pākehā (ki te Hunga Kōrero Reo Kē)

Teachers of English to speakers of other languages (ESOL teachers) teach people from non-English speaking backgrounds how to speak, read and write English.

Job opportunities: Poor

Training usually required: 1-5 years

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ESOL teachers usually earn
$48K-$80K per year

Line Mechanic

Kaimahi Waea Kawe Kōrero

Line mechanics install, repair and maintain overhead and underground power lines.

Job opportunities: Good

Training usually required: 2 years

Construction and infrastructure
Manufacturing and technology

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Line mechanics with up to five years’ experience usually earn
$48K-$60K per year

Line mechanics with five or more years' experience usually earn
$60K-$100K per year

Electrician

Kaimahi Hiko

Electricians test, install, maintain and repair electrical systems and equipment.

Job opportunities: Good

Training usually required: 3-4 years

Construction and infrastructure
Manufacturing and technology

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New electricians usually earn an average of
$34 per hour

Electricians with over 8 years' experience can earn an average of
$43 per hour

Primary School Teacher

Kaiako Kura Tuatahi

Primary school teachers teach children between the ages of five and 13 at primary or intermediate schools.

Job opportunities: Good

Training usually required: 3-4 years

Social and community services

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Primary school teachers usually earn
$55K-$95K per year

Penetration Tester

Kaiwhakamātautau Mūrere

Penetration testers investigate security weaknesses in online systems and databases.

Job opportunities: Good

Training usually required: 1-4 years

Manufacturing and technology

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Penetration testers usually earn
$100K-$200K per year

Civil Engineer

Mataaro Metarahi

Civil engineers plan, organise and oversee the building and maintenance of structures such as dams, bridges, sewerage systems and roads.

Job opportunities: Good

Training usually required: 4 years

Construction and infrastructure
Manufacturing and technology

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Civil engineers usually earn
$90K-$110K per year

Diver

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.

Job opportunities: Average

Training usually required: <1 year

Construction and infrastructure
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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

Geologists study Earth processes, such as earthquakes, floods and volcanic eruptions, to predict future events. They also advise on natural hazards and how to develop or use the Earth's land and resources.

Job opportunities: Average

Training usually required: 3-7 years

Services industries
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Geologists can earn
$90K-$180K 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

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