Kaitunu Parāoa
Bakers prepare, bake and decorate bread, rolls, pastries, desserts, cakes and slices.
Unqualified bakers usually earn
$33K-$36K per year
Qualified bakers usually earn
$36K-$67K per year
Kairarau Matū Koiora
Biochemists study the chemical structure and function of animals, plants and micro-organisms such as bacteria and viruses. They use this research to develop medical, industrial and agricultural products.
Biochemists usually earn
$35K-$75K per year
Senior biochemists with PhDs usually earn
$76K-$130K per year
Kaihanga/Kaiwhakatika Karaka/Matawā
Watchmakers and repairers clean, repair and assemble mechanical or electronic timepieces such as watches and clocks.
Watchmakers usually earn
$34K-$55K per year
Watchmakers running their own business usually earn
$80K per year
Kaihanga Taonga Rei
Jewellers design, make, alter and repair items such as rings, bracelets, necklaces and earrings.
Manufacturing jewellers up to five years' experience usually earn
$34K-$60K per year
Manufacturing jewellers with more than five years' experience usually earn
$60K-$100K per year
Kaiwhakahaere Pūnaha
Systems administrators develop, maintain and administer computer operating systems, database management systems, and security policies and procedures.
Systems administrators usually earn
$66K-$90K per year
Kaiwhakahaere Rawa Pūngao, Rawa Matū
Energy and chemical plant operators monitor, control, and adjust equipment at gas plants, oil wells, and power stations to make sure they are functioning safely and efficiently.
New energy and chemical plant operators usually earn
$50K-$70K per year
Energy and chemical plant operators with five or more years' experience usually earn
$80K-$100K per year
Kaihonohono Maitai
Welders make, join and repair metal parts for machinery and equipment using welding techniques.
Welders usually earn
$33K-$70K per year
Kaiwhakaoti Taonga Rākau
Furniture finishers prepare the final surface of items of furniture and apply stain, lacquer, paint, oil or wax.
Furniture finishers with no experience usually earn
$34K-37K per year
Qualified furniture finishers usually earn
$40K-$60K per year
Kaihangarau Pūrere Whakamātao
Refrigeration/air-conditioning technicians install, service and maintain refrigeration and air-conditioning systems.
Refrigeration/air-conditioning technicians usually earn
$52K-$80K per year
Senior, qualified or specialised refrigeration/air-conditioning technicians usually earn
$80K-$100K per year
Kaimahi Kani Rākau
Wood processing workers set up and use woodworking machinery to cut logs into timber for building, furniture and other products.
Wood processing workers usually earn
$34K-$50K per year