Kaiwhakatika Kani
Saw doctors set and adjust sawmill saws and repair, grind and sharpen hand, band and circular saws.
Saw doctors usually earn
$44K-$65K per year
Kaipūtaiao Ahuwhenua
Agricultural/horticultural scientists study farm animals, soils, pastures and crops to improve growth, health and quality, and to prevent pests and disease.
Graduate agricultural/horticultural scientists usually earn
$65K-$75K per year
Senior agricultural/horticultural scientists usually earn
$80K-$150K per year
Kaiahumoana
Aquaculture farmers manage the breeding, raising and harvesting of fish and shellfish for commercial purposes in marine or freshwater farms.
Aquaculture farmers with one to three years’ experience usually earn
$43K-$65K per year
Aquaculture farmers with more than three years’ experience usually earn
$59K-$88K per year
Kaimātai Koiora Mororiki
Microbiologists study micro-organisms, such as bacteria, viruses and fungi, and the effects they have on plants, animals and humans. They also develop products from micro-organisms to benefit humans or the environment.
Microbiologists usually earn
$44K-$75K per year
Senior microbiologists usually earn
$75K-$130K per year
Āpiha Ao Koiora
Biosecurity officers check areas of land for harmful animals or plants and arrange for, or help with, pest destruction and control.
Biosecurity officers with one to three years’ experience usually earn
$50K-$60K per year
Biosecurity officers with more than three years’ experience usually earn
$60K-$100K per year
Kaiurungi Hao Ika
Fishing skippers are responsible for running a fishing boat. Responsibilities range from navigating the vessel and organising the crew to catching and processing fish.
Inshore fishing skippers usually earn
$44K-$80K per year
Deep-sea fishing skippers usually earn
$130K-$280K per year
Kaiahuwhenua Miraka Kau
Dairy farmers plan and manage milk production by cows, maintain pasture and monitor environmental impacts on farms.
Dairy farm assistants and herd managers usually earn an average of
$55K-$67K per year
Dairy farm managers and operations managers usually earn an average of
$83K-$103K per year
Kaiako Kurī
Dog trainers train dogs and diagnose and treat their behaviour problems.
Dog trainers can earn
$44K-$50K per year
Kaimātai Pūtaiao Whenua
Geophysicists use data-collecting technology to study natural processes of the Earth, such as earthquake and volcanic activity, and to locate minerals, oil and gas, or groundwater.
New geophysicists usually earn
$65K-$75K per year
Senior geophysicists usually earn
$120K-$180K per year
Kaipūtaiao Kararehe
Zoologists study animals and their behaviour in the wild or in captivity, and how they interact with other species and their environments.
Zoologists usually earn
$44K-$111K per year
Senior zoologists usually earn
$102K-$197K per year
