Author
Kaituhi Pukapuka
Authors write stories, scripts, poems, blogs or plays for publication or production, to entertain and inform people.
- Job opportunities
- Poor
Pay rates for authors vary depending on the success of their works.
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Journalist
Kairīpoata Pepa
Journalists research and produce stories for websites, print, radio, television and other media.
- Job opportunities
- Poor
- Training usually required
- 1-3 years
Journalists usually earn
$48K-$100K per year
Communications Professional
Ngaio Whakawhitiwhiti Kōrero
Communications professionals develop strategies to promote the image of organisations to the public, shareholders and employees.
- Job opportunities
- Good
- Training usually required
- 1-3 years
Communications professionals usually earn
$110K-$130K per year
Senior communications professionals can earn
$130K-$180K per year
Radio Presenter
Māngai Reo Irirangi
Radio presenters prepare and present news, music, interviews and other radio programmes to entertain and inform audiences.
- Job opportunities
- Poor
Radio presenters with up to five years' experience usually earn
$48K-$70K per year
Senior radio presenters usually earn
$70K-$90K per year
Sound Technician
Kaihangarau Oro
Sound technicians operate and maintain the equipment used to record, mix and amplify sound for radio, film, television, music and events.
- Job opportunities
- Poor
Sound technicians usually earn
$48K-$80K per year
Signmaker
Kaihanga Tohu
Signmakers design, print and install signs in a range of materials, for indoor and outdoor use.
- Job opportunities
- Average
- Training usually required
- 4 years
Experienced signmakers usually earn
$48K-$70K per year
Visual Merchandiser
Kaiwhakatū Taonga ā-Matapihi
Visual merchandisers arrange goods and make displays in shops, shop windows and at events to attract the attention of customers.
- Job opportunities
- Average
Visual merchandisers who work in-store usually earn
$48K-$55K per year
Visual merchandisers who oversee multiple stores usually earn
$55K-$200K per year
Upholsterer
Kaiwhakapaipai Uhinga Waka
Upholsterers make or repair the springs, padding, linings and covers of furniture.
- Job opportunities
- Average
Trainee upholsterers usually earn
$48K-$50K per year
Qualified upholsterers usually earn
$50K-$62K per year