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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

Environmental Scientist

Kaipūtaiao Ao Tūroa

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

Corrections Officer

Āpiha Whare Herehere

Corrections officers are responsible for keeping prisoners safe and secure and motivating them to make changes in their lives.

Job opportunities: Good

Training usually required: 1 year

Social and community services

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Corrections officers usually earn
$67K-$80K per year

Senior and principal corrections officers usually earn
$80K-$100K 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

Primary industries
Manufacturing and technology

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Meat/seafood process workers usually earn
$49K-$86K per year

Deckhands may take care of passengers and assist in the operation of vessels such as harbour ferries and charter boats, or cast and haul in nets, lines or pots, and process fish on inshore or deep-sea fishing vessels.

Job opportunities: Good

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Deckhands on inshore fishing vessels usually earn
$49K-$55K per year

Deckhands on deep-sea fishing vessels usually earn
$49K-$90K per year

Economist

Ngaio Ōhanga

Economists analyse financial, labour and trade markets, and predict or explain economic events.

Job opportunities: Poor

Training usually required: 3-5 years

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Economists can earn
$80K-$125K per year

Chemical Production Operator

Kaiwhakamahi Whakaputa Matū

Chemical production operators perform a variety of tasks involved in producing toiletries or pharmaceutical products, including ointments, creams, aerosols, tablets, capsules, bandages and vaccines.