Kaihautū Toi
Artistic directors plan and direct the activities of performing arts organisations such as theatre and dance companies, and arts activities at festivals and venues.
Pay rates for artistic directors vary depending on your ability, experience, and what type of work you do.
Kaihoahoa Whare
Architects plan, design and advise on the construction and alteration of buildings and other structures.
Architectural graduates usually earn
$55K-$75K per year
Architects with more than five years' experience usually earn
$70K-$140K per year
Kaihangarau Hoahoa Whare
Architectural technicians create drawings and make models of building structures, research construction materials, and assist with building consent processes.
Architectural technicians with up to three years’ experience usually earn
$45K-$55K per year
Architectural technicians with more than three years’ experience usually earn
$55K-$100K per year
Kaihangarau Oro
Sound technicians operate and maintain the equipment used to record, mix and amplify sound for radio, film, television, music and events.
Sound technicians usually earn
$45K-$80K per year
Kaiwhakangahau
Entertainers perform a variety of acts, such as dance, drama or acrobatics, to entertain an audience.
Pay for entertainers varies depending on your ability, how often you work and what type of work you do.
Kaiwhakahaere Hokohoko
Sales and marketing managers plan and direct the development, promotion and sale of an organisation's goods and services.
Sales managers usually earn
$85K-$300K per year
Marketing managers usually earn
$70K-$180K per year
Kaiatawhai Whakaora Taonga
Conservators help preserve art and other important historical items by preventing deterioration and repairing damage.
Conservators with one to five years' experience usually earn
$55K-$70K per year
Conservators with more than 10 years' experience usually earn
$70K-$82K per year
Kaitiaki Taonga
Curators research, develop, exhibit and maintain collections for museums, art galleries and artists.
Curators at regional museums usually earn
$55K-$65K per year
Senior curators at larger museums usually earn
$65K-$95K per year
Kaitātai o-Roto
Interior designers plan, design, decorate and furnish spaces in residential, commercial, retail and leisure environments.
Interior designers with up to five years' experience usually earn
$45K-$70K per year
Senior interior designers with more than five years' experience usually earn
$70K-$95K per year
Kaihangarau Whakaaturanga/Kohinga
Exhibition and collections technicians prepare, install, maintain and dismantle museum and art gallery exhibitions.
Full-time exhibition and collections technicians usually earn
$45K-$55K per year