Rōia Kōti
Barristers give legal advice and appear on behalf of clients in civil, family and criminal cases in courts and tribunals.
Barristers usually earn
$82K-$216K per year
Barristers can earn
$59K-$367K per year
Kaituhi Pukapuka
Authors write stories, scripts, poems, blogs or plays for publication or production, to entertain and inform people.
Pay rates for authors vary depending on the success of their works.
Rata Waewae
Podiatrists diagnose, treat and prevent foot and lower limb problems.
Podiatrists usually earn
$50K-$70K per year
Senior podiatrists usually earn
$70K-$98K per year
Kaihoahoa Wheako Whakamahi
User experience (UX) designers design how products such as websites and apps look and work, based on users' needs.
User experience designers usually earn
$100K-$175K per year
Āpiha Tauārangi
Air force officers plan and supervise flying missions, repair and maintenance of planes, helicopters and radio equipment.
Air force officers usually earn
$68K-$140K per year
Kaiahumoana
Aquaculture farmers manage the breeding, raising and harvesting of fish and shellfish for commercial purposes in marine or freshwater farms.
Aquaculture farmers with one to three years’ experience usually earn
$49K-$65K per year
Aquaculture farmers with more than three years’ experience usually earn
$59K-$88K per year
Kairehu
Anaesthetists give anaesthesia (gas or injections to prevent pain) during surgery and other procedures. They assess patients and resuscitate them if necessary.
Anaesthetists usually earn
$206K-$247K per year
Anaesthetists can earn
$185K-$268K 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
Kaiwhakahaere Toa Kawhe/Wharekai
Cafe/restaurant managers are in charge of running cafes, restaurants and fast food outlets. They may also run catering businesses.
Cafe managers earn an average of
$28 per hour
Restaurant managers earn an average of
$36 per hour
Kaihautū Whakahaere/Tumu Matua
Managing directors/chief executives lead and make overall decisions for an organisation to make sure it operates effectively.
Managing directors/chief executives in the public sector can earn
$200K-$800K per year
Managing directors/chief executives in the private sector can earn
$300K-$1.2M per year
