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Heavy Truck Driver

Kaitaraiwa Taraka Taumaha

Heavy truck drivers drive trucks with or without trailers. They may transport materials, livestock, general freight, and hazardous substances or spread fertiliser.

Job opportunities: Good

Training usually required: 1-2 years

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Heavy truck drivers usually earn
$23-$35 per hour

Highly skilled heavy truck drivers can earn
$35-$45 per hour

Tow Truck Operator

Kaitaraiwa Taraka

Tow truck operators drive and operate trucks to tow vehicles that have broken down, been damaged or illegally parked.

Job opportunities: Good

Training usually required: <1 year

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Tow truck drivers with one to two years' experience usually earn
$23-$25 per hour

Experienced tow truck operators can earn
$25-$35 per hour

Glass Processor

Kaiwhakarite Karaehe

Glass processors prepare and process sheets of flat glass into products such as windows and mirrors for installation in buildings and related structures.

Job opportunities: Good

Training usually required: 3 years

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Trainee and up to mid-level glass processors usually earn
$23-$25 per hour

Senior and supervisor glass processors usually earn
$23-$36 per hour

Glazier

Kaimahi Karaehe

Glaziers install or replace glass or mirrors in buildings, vehicles or boats and may create decorative glass features.

Job opportunities: Good

Training usually required: 1-3 years

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Glaziers usually earn
$23-$30 per hour

Graphic Pre-press Worker

Kaimahi Whakairoiro (Mua Perehi)

Graphic pre-press workers use computers to prepare text and designs for printing.

Job opportunities: Poor

Training usually required: 3 years

Manufacturing and technology
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Graphic pre-press workers with up to three years' experience usually earn
$48K-$50K per year

Senior graphic pre-press workers usually earn
$60K-$80K per year

Electrician

Kaimahi Hiko

Electricians test, install, maintain and repair electrical systems and equipment.

Job opportunities: Good

Training usually required: 3-4 years

Construction and infrastructure
Manufacturing and technology

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Electricians usually earn
$31-$51 per hour

Electricians can earn
$23-$63 per hour

Historian

Pouherenga Kōrero o-Mua

Historians research, write and present information about events and people of the past and present. They may also teach history.

Job opportunities: Poor

Training usually required: >5 years

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Historians employed in universities or the public sector usually earn
$48K-$120K per year

Industrial Spray Painter

Kairehu Ahumahi

Industrial spray painters prepare, paint, powder-coat or resurface industrial parts and machinery and other items used in homes, offices and industries.