Kaihanga Kapata Taonga
Cabinet makers make and repair fittings and furniture for homes, businesses and boats.
Cabinet makers usually earn
$48K-$60K 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 can earn
$65K-$120K per year
Chemists with PhDs or more responsibility can earn up to
$150K per year
Kaihoahoa Kākahu
Fashion designers design clothing and accessories.
Junior fashion designers usually earn
$48K-$50K per year
Experienced fashion designers usually earn
$50K-$160K per year
Kaitito Hangarau
Technical writers create content for printed and online media, such as user guides and webpages, and present it in a way that can be easily accessed and understood.
New technical writers usually earn
$50K-$60K per year
Experienced technical writers usually earn
$60K-$130K per year
Kaiwhakamahi Pūrere
Engineering machinists create, assemble and repair metal products by interpreting designs, measuring metals, and operating machines to cut and shape them.
Apprentice engineering machinists usually earn
$48K per year
Experienced engineering machinists usually earn
$48K-$103K per year
Ringarehe Tāhiko
Electronics trades workers assemble, install and fix electronic parts and equipment.
Electronics trades workers usually earn
$48K-$80K per year
Senior electronics trades workers usually earn
$75K-$120K per year
Kaiwhakaoti Taonga Rākau
Furniture finishers prepare the final surface of items of furniture and apply stain, lacquer, paint, oil or wax.
Qualified furniture finishers usually earn
$48K-$60K per year
Ringa Tapahi
Cutters lay out and cut fabric to make clothing and soft furnishings.
Cutters usually earn
$23-$26 per hour
Kaihangarau Pūeru
Garment technicians choose clothing fabrics and designs, and make sure clothes are made to quality standards.
New garment technicians usually earn
$48K per year
Experienced garment technicians usually earn
$48K-$70K per year
Kaiwhakamahi Pūrere Tuitui
Sewing machinists stitch together clothing, canvas for tents and awnings, and soft furnishings.
Sewing machinists usually earn
$23-$25 per hour