Kaiwhakahaere Whakaputa
Production managers organise and control the production process in a factory. They ensure that products are made to the right specifications and are ready on time and within budget.
Production managers usually earn
$60K-$120K per year
Mataaro Waro
Mining engineers plan, prepare, design and manage the development of opencast (above ground) or underground mines.
Graduate mining engineers usually earn
$70-$75K per year
Experienced mining engineers usually earn
$75K-$210K per year
Kaihanga Pūmanawa Rorohiko
Software developers develop and maintain computer software, websites and software applications (apps).
Software developers usually earn
$72K-$100K per year
Kairarau Matū
Chemists study the make-up and behaviour of chemicals, and may use their findings to develop new products and processes.
Chemists with a Bachelor's or Master's degree usually earn
$40K-$75K per year
Chemists with PhDs usually earn
$70K-$140K per year
Kaihangarau Tinana Waka
Collision repair technicians repair and replace damaged body parts of cars and other vehicles.
Collision repair technicians usually earn
$17-$35 per hour
Mataaro Pūkaha
Mechanical engineers design and give advice on the building and repair of machines and tools. They also investigate problems and faults with machinery, and study ways to improve manufacturing and energy production.
Graduate mechanical engineers usually earn between
$50K-56K per year
Mechanical engineers with 2-5 years' experience usually earn between
$57K-$77K per year
Kaimahi Waea Kawe Kōrero
Line mechanics install, repair and maintain overhead and underground lines.
Line mechanics with one to five years’ experience usually earn
$32K-$60K per year
Line mechanics with five or more years' experience or in team leader roles usually earn
$60K-$100K per year
Kaimahi Kaka-aku
Textile process operators carry out a variety of tasks in the production of materials such as yarn, cloth and carpet.
Textile process operators usually earn
$17-$24 per hour
Kaihangarau/Kaihoahoa Mataaro Metarahi
Civil engineering technicians/draughtspeople plan and draw the technical details for building and repairing roads, bridges, buildings and other structures.
Civil engineering technicians/draughtspeople at entry level usually earn
$34K-$55K per year
Civil engineering technicians/draughtspeople with more than four years' experience usually earn
$60K-$100K per year
Kaihanga Pahi/Kaiwhakarākei Waka
Coachbuilders manufacture and assemble frames, panels and parts for vehicles such as buses and motor homes. Vehicle trimmers install and repair the upholstery of vehicles.
New coachbuilders/trimmers usually earn
$17-$20 per hour
Experienced coachbuilders/trimmers usually earn
$23-$26 per hour