Kaitiaki Māra
Gardeners plant and maintain lawns, trees, shrubs and flowers in public or private gardens and parks.
Gardeners usually earn
$21-$30 per hour
Kaikimi/Kaihopu Kararehe
Hunters and trappers shoot or trap animals to remove pests and control disease, and for food, fur, or research.
Pay for hunters and trappers depends on the type of work they do and their experience.
Kaitohutohu Ahuwhenua
Agricultural/horticultural consultants advise farmers, growers and organisations on business, production and land management solutions.
Agricultural/horticultural consultants with less than five years’ experience usually earn
$50K-$85K per year
Agricultural/horticultural consultants with more than five years’ experience usually earn
$85K-$150K per year
Mataaro Taiao
Environmental engineers assess and reduce the impact of engineering projects on water, soil and air. They also plan and design systems to treat and remove waste.
New environmental engineers usually earn
$45K-$75K per year
Senior and principal environmental engineers usually earn
$95K-$160K per year
Kaihangarau Pūtaiao
Science technicians help scientists carry out research, testing and experiments in areas such as chemistry, earth sciences, life sciences and physical sciences.
Science technicians usually earn an average of
$52K per year
Kaitiaki Kararehe
Animal care attendants care for, and clean up after animals in places like kennels, pet shops and animal shelters.
Animal care attendants usually earn
$21 per hour
Senior animal care attendants usually earn
$25-$26 per hour
Kaiparuauru Kerepe
Viticulturists grow and harvest grapes from grapevines, and manage vineyards.
Vineyard workers and supervisors usually earn
$43K-$53K per year
Vineyard managers and viticulturists usually earn
$63K-$128K per year
Kaihanga Waina
Winemakers make wine from grapes and other fruit.
Cellar hands and assistant winemakers usually earn
$44K to $83K per year
Winemakers and chief winemakers usually earn
$89K-$211K per year
