Kaihanga Whare
Carpenters work mainly with wood to repair or install foundations, walls, roofs, windows and doors in buildings.
New carpenters usually earn
$23-$25 per hour
Experienced carpenters usually earn
$29-$41 per hour
Kaimātai Koiora Moana
Marine biologists study animals and plants that live in the sea and freshwater, and how they interact with their surroundings.
Marine Biologists at Crown research agencies can earn
$71K- $177K per year
Marine biologists at universities can earn
$58K- $198K per year
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
Kaitiaki Taonga
Curators research, develop, exhibit and maintain collections for museums, art galleries and artists.
Curators at regional museums usually earn
$55K-$65K per year
Senior curators at larger museums usually earn
$65K-$95K per year
Kaimātai Mate Tangata
Pathologists are doctors who diagnose and study human diseases and conditions. They diagnose health problems by testing tissue and fluid samples taken from patients.
Trainee pathologists can earn
$64K-$205K per year
Qualified pathologists can earn
$170K-$251K per year
Rōia
Solicitors give legal advice, prepare legal documents and study the details of legal arguments.
The median salary for solicitors with less than a year's experience is
$62K per year
The median salary for solicitors with over five year's experience is
$131K per year
Kaiwhakatika Makeretanga Rīanga
Insurance loss adjusters investigate and calculate insurance claims.
Insurance loss adjusters usually earn
$56K-$88K per year
Senior or specialist loss adjusters usually earn
$80K-$143K per year
Kaiwhakahaere Hōtera/Mōtera
Hotel/motel managers plan, organise and control the operation of a hotel, motel or hostel, including management of staff.
Motel managers usually earn
$60K-$80K per year
Hotel managers usually earn
$80K-$100K per year
Kaihanga Whare
Building contractors run their own businesses and plan, supervise and work on the construction and alteration of buildings.
Pay rates for building contractors vary according to the success of their business.
Kaiwhakatakoto Kaupapa Pūtea
Financial advisers give advice about financial planning, investing, insurance and other financial services.
Financial advisers usually earn
$80K-$130K per year
Senior financial advisers can earn
$100K-$150K per year