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Landscape Architect

Kaihoahoa Whenua

Landscape architects plan, design and advise on the construction of urban, rural, residential and public landscapes. They also manage and conserve natural or heritage landscapes and public open spaces.

Job opportunities: Average

Training usually required: 4 years

Construction and infrastructure
Primary industries
Creative industries

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Graduate landscape architects usually earn
$40K-$60K per year

Landscape architects with two to 10 years' experience usually earn
$45K-$90K per year

Energy/Carbon Auditor

Kaitātari Pūngao/Waro

Energy/carbon auditors assess the amount of energy used and carbon produced by organisations. They also recommend ways to increase energy efficiency.

Job opportunities: Average

Training usually required: 2-3 years

Construction and infrastructure
Services industries

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Energy/carbon auditors with up to five years' experience usually earn
$60K-$80K per year

Energy/carbon auditors with five or more years' experience usually earn
$80K-$200K per year

Crane Operator

Kaiwhakamahi Wakaranga

Crane operators use cranes to move objects such as materials on construction sites, containers on wharves, and heavy parts in factories.

Job opportunities: Average

Training usually required: 1-2 years

Construction and infrastructure
Manufacturing and technology

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Crane operators usually earn
$18-$35 per hour

Experienced large crane operators usually earn
$60-$70 per hour

Quantity Surveyor

Kairūri Utu Hanga Whare

Quantity surveyors manage finances for construction projects. They calculate budgets based on clients' requirements, and prepare detailed estimates to ensure budgets are sufficient for each stage of construction.

Job opportunities: Good

Training usually required: 2-3 years

Construction and infrastructure

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Entry-level quantity surveyors usually earn
$50K-$85K per year

Experienced quantity surveyors usually earn
$90K-$150K per year

Water/Wastewater Treatment Operator

Kaiwhakamahi Whakapai Wai (Paru)

Water/wastewater treatment operators run water and wastewater treatment plants. They treat water so that it is acceptable to drink. They also control the disposal of sewage and industrial wastewater.

Job opportunities: Good

Training usually required: 2 years

Construction and infrastructure
Manufacturing and technology

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Water/wastewater treatment operators with up to two years' experience usually earn
$40K-$70K per year

Water/wastewater treatment operators with two or more years' experience usually earn
$50K-$130K per year

Survey Technician

Kaihangarau Rūri Whenua

Survey technicians collect, record, and evaluate geographical information and prepare databases, maps, charts and plans.

Job opportunities: Good

Training usually required: 2 years

Construction and infrastructure

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New survey technicians usually earn
$45K-$55K per year

Experienced survey technicians usually earn
$60K-$80K per year

Surveyor

Kairūri

Surveyors plan, direct and conduct survey work to determine the position of boundaries, locations, topographic features and built structures.

Job opportunities: Good

Training usually required: 4 years

Construction and infrastructure

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Graduate surveyors usually earn
$50K-$60K per year

Licensed surveyors usually earn
$70K-$120K per year

Fire Engineer

Fire engineers plan and design safety features that detect, control or reduce fire and smoke in buildings and structures. They also analyse how fire behaves and how safety features perform in fire.