Kaitunu Parāoa
Bakers prepare, bake and decorate bread, rolls, pastries, desserts, cakes and slices.
Qualified bakers usually earn
$23-$30 per hour
Māngai Whakarite Haerenga/Kaitohutohu Whakarite Haerenga
Travel agents/advisers provide information about tourism attractions, sell travel, accommodation, tours and attractions, do ticketing, and process payments.
Travel agents/advisers usually earn
$48K-$55K per year
Senior travel agents/advisers with experience and extra responsibilities usually earn
$55K-$100K 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
$23 per hour
Senior animal care attendants usually earn
$25-$26 per hour
Ringarehe Tāhiko
Electronics trades workers assemble, install and fix electronic parts and equipment.
Electronics trades workers usually earn
$48K-$80K per year
Senior electronics trades workers usually earn
$75K-$120K per year
Kairarau Matū
Chemists study the make-up and behaviour of chemicals, and may use their findings to develop new products and processes.
Chemists can earn
$65K-$120K per year
Chemists with PhDs or more responsibility can earn up to
$150K per year
Kaiwhakarere Toparere
Helicopter pilots fly helicopters to transport goods, people including photographers, spread fertiliser, spray crops, lift items into difficult sites and provide air rescue and ambulance services.
New helicopter pilots often work part time.
Helicopter pilots with over 3 years’ experience usually earn
$55K-$200K per year
Kairukuruku
Commercial divers develop and maintain underwater structures and do research for scientists. Recreational divers teach scuba diving and may carry out marine searches and rescues.
Recreational divers work full-time and usually earn
$48K-$49K per year
Commercial divers work on short-term contracts and usually earn
$350-$1200 per day
Kaitahitahi Papa Rēhia/Huarahi
Street/park cleaners clean and maintain public areas such as streets, parks and buildings.
Street/park cleaners usually earn
$23-$26 per hour
Kaiwhakahaere Hangarau Pārongo
Information technology (IT) managers plan and supervise computer and information technology services for organisations or technical teams.
Information technology managers usually earn
$100K-$190K per year
Chief information technology officers usually earn
$150K-$350K per year
Ringa Tauira Kākahu
Patternmakers turn clothing designs into patterns.
Patternmakers usually earn
$23-$36 per hour