Kaiako Kura Tuatahi
Primary school teachers teach children between the ages of five and 13 at primary or intermediate schools.
Primary school teachers usually earn
$55K-$95K per year
Kaiāwhina Haumanu Hauora/Kaimahi Atawhai
Health care assistants care for people in aged residential care, private homes, hospitals and disability support.
Health care assistants usually earn
$23-$34 per hour
Kaiako Kōhungahunga
Early childhood teachers educate and care for young children in kindergartens, kōhanga reo or childcare centres. Kōhanga reo kaiako also help children learn te reo Māori and tikanga Māori (culture and customs).
Early childhood teachers usually earn
$49K-$78K per year
Early childhood teachers can earn
$48K-$95K per year
Kaiako Kura Tuarua
Secondary school teachers plan, prepare and teach one or more subjects to students between the ages of 13 and 18.
Secondary school teachers usually earn
$89K-$115K per year
Secondary school teachers can earn
$69K-$136K per year
Kaiāwhina Kaiako
Teacher aides assist teachers in a classroom by working with students on a one-to-one basis, or in groups.
Teacher aides usually earn
$23-$37 per hour
Kaiwero Ngira Hauora
Acupuncturists give general health advice and treat patients using therapies such as electronic and needle acupuncture, cupping, skin scraping (gua sha), the heating of acupuncture points (moxibustion) and tuina (massage).
Acupuncturists usually earn
$48K-$100K 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 usually earn
$65K-$80K per year
Biosecurity officers with more responsibility can earn
$100K per year
Kaiwhakararangi Tohu Hauora
Clinical coders convert information in patient discharge notes into health classification codes. This information is used for research and to plan health funding and services.
Clinical coders usually earn
$76K-$88K per year
Senior clinical coders can earn
$93K per year
Ngaio Mōhiti
Dispensing opticians interpret prescriptions from optometrists and ophthalmologists (eye specialists) for glasses or contact lenses, assemble and fit glasses, and sell customers frames and lenses.
Dispensing opticians with up to five years' experience usually earn
$48K-$60K per year
Senior dispensing opticians usually earn
$60K-$85K per year
Kaihaumanu Rēhia
Diversional and recreational therapists design and run recreation and leisure programmes to support and enhance people's total wellbeing.
Diversional and recreational therapists usually earn
$28-$35 per hour
Diversional and recreational therapists in managerial or leadership roles usually earn
$36-$50 per hour