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Environmental scientists study human effects on the environment such as climate change, pollution and loss of biodiversity. They also advise on how to avoid or reduce these harmful effects.

Job opportunities: Good

Training usually required: 3-9 years

Primary industries
Social and community services

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Environmental scientists usually earn
$76K-$129K per year

Environmental scientists can earn
$55K-$163K per year

Packhouse Worker

Kaimahi Whare Putunga

Packhouse workers grade, pack and store fruit, vegetables and other produce in packhouses.

Job opportunities: Good

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Packhouse workers usually earn
$23-$25 per hour

Veterinarian

Pūkenga Hauora Kararehe

Veterinarians treat sick and injured animals, provide general animal care, and advise about health care and disease prevention for pets and farm (production) animals.

Job opportunities: Good

Training usually required: 5 years

Services industries
Social and community services
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Veterinarians usually earn
$92K-$163K per year

Veterinarians can earn
$62K-$195K per year

Aeroplane Pilot

Kaiwhakahaere Waka Rererangi

Aeroplane pilots fly planes that transport people and goods, or spread fertiliser or bait.

Job opportunities: Good

Training usually required: 2-3 years

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Aeroplane pilots usually earn
$96K-$283K per year

Aeroplane pilots can earn
$62K-$392K per year

Biochemists study the chemical structure and function of animals, plants and micro-organisms such as bacteria and viruses. They use this research to develop medical, industrial and agricultural products.

Job opportunities: Average

Training usually required: 3-9 years

Manufacturing and technology
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Biochemists usually earn
$48K-$75K per year

Senior biochemists with PhDs usually earn
$76K-$130K per year

Food Technologist

Kaihangarau Kai

Food technologists research, develop and improve food and drink products and their processing, packaging, storage and safety.

Job opportunities: Good

Training usually required: 3-5 years

Manufacturing and technology
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Food technologists usually earn
$68K-$115K per year

Food technologists can earn
$49K-$148K per year

Meat/Seafood Process Worker

Kaimahi Mīti/Mātaitai

Meat/seafood process workers process, grade and package meat, fish or shellfish for local and overseas markets. Some also slaughter animals.

Job opportunities: Good

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Manufacturing and technology

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Meat/seafood process workers usually earn
$48K-$86K per year

Agricultural/Horticultural Scientist

Kaipūtaiao Ahuwhenua

Agricultural/horticultural scientists study farm animals, soils, pastures and crops to improve growth, health and quality, and to prevent pests and disease.

Job opportunities: Good

Training usually required: 5-9 years

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Graduate agricultural/horticultural scientists usually earn
$65K-$75K per year

Senior agricultural/horticultural scientists usually earn
$80K-$150K per year

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