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Ship's Master

Poutikanga Whakahaere Kaipuke

Ship's masters are in charge of a ship, its crew and any passengers or cargo it is carrying – on the water and in port. On tugs or pilot boats, ship's masters may guide or assist ships in and out of harbours or through difficult waterways.

Job opportunities: Good

Training usually required: 2-3 years

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Ship's masters on small vessels usually earn
$48K-$70K per year

Ship's masters on large, foreign-going vessels usually earn
$125K-$250K per year

Deckhand

Ringa Paparahi

Deckhands may take care of passengers and assist in the operation of vessels such as harbour ferries and charter boats, or cast and haul in nets, lines or pots, and process fish on inshore or deep-sea fishing vessels.

Job opportunities: Good

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Deckhands on inshore fishing vessels usually earn
$48K-$55K per year

Deckhands on deep-sea fishing vessels usually earn
$48K-$90K per year

Travel Agent/Adviser

Māngai Whakarite Haerenga/Kaitohutohu Whakarite Haerenga

Travel agents/advisers provide information about tourism attractions, sell travel, accommodation, tours and attractions, do ticketing, and process payments.

Job opportunities: Poor

Training usually required: <1 year

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Travel agents/advisers usually earn
$48K-$55K per year

Senior travel agents/advisers with experience and extra responsibilities usually earn
$55K-$100K per year

Bus Driver

Kaitaraiwa Pahi

Bus drivers operate buses and drive passengers along local, chartered or intercity routes.

Job opportunities: Good

Training usually required: <1 year

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Bus drivers in towns and cities usually earn
$27-$30 per hour

Helicopter Pilot

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.