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Electrical Engineer

Mataaro Pūhiko

Electrical engineers design, construct and manufacture electrical systems. They also maintain, operate and manage these systems.

Job opportunities: Good

Training usually required: 4 years

Manufacturing and technology

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New electrical engineers usually earn
$50K-$70K per year

Senior electrical engineers usually earn
$120K-$200K per year

Winemaker

Kaihanga Waina

Winemakers make wine from grapes and other fruit.

Job opportunities: Average

Manufacturing and technology
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Cellar hands and assistant winemakers usually earn
$38K to $83K per year

Winemakers and chief winemakers usually earn
$89K-$211K per year

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.

Job opportunities: Average

Training usually required: 3-9 years

Manufacturing and technology
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Biochemists usually earn
$42K-$75K per year

Senior biochemists with PhDs usually earn
$76K-$130K per year

Biomedical Engineer

Mataaro Rongoā Koiora

Biomedical engineers design, build and maintain medical equipment, artificial body parts and computer programs to help treat disabilities, diseases, or injuries.

Job opportunities: Good

Training usually required: 4 years

Social and community services
Manufacturing and technology

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Biomedical engineers with up to 10 years' experience usually earn
$49K-$72K per year

Senior biomedical engineers with over 10 years' experience usually earn
$72K-$120K 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

Metal Worker

Kaimahi Maitai

Metal workers make patterns and moulds for metal castings, heat and hammer metal into shape, and repair metal parts and equipment.

Job opportunities: Poor

Training usually required: 4 years

Construction and infrastructure
Manufacturing and technology

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Metal workers usually earn
$19-$29 per hour

Mechanical Engineering Technician

Kaihangarau Take Pūkaha

Mechanical engineering technicians help mechanical engineers design, develop, test and manufacture mechanical devices, including tools, engines and machines.