Ringa Tapahi
Cutters lay out and cut fabric to make clothing and soft furnishings.
Cutters usually earn
$24-$26 per hour
Kaitātari Pūngao/Waro
Energy/carbon auditors assess the amount of energy used and carbon produced by organisations. They also recommend ways to increase energy efficiency.
Energy/carbon auditors with up to five years' experience usually earn
$60K-$80K per year
Energy/carbon auditors with five or more years' experience usually earn
$80K-$200K per year
Kairarau Matū Koiora
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.
Biochemists usually earn
$49K-$75K per year
Senior biochemists with PhDs usually earn
$76K-$130K per year
Kaiwhakahaere Mīraka Kau
Sharemilkers either milk a dairy farmer's cows for a profit share, or own a herd of cows and milk them on an owner's land for a profit share.
Sharemilkers usually earn
$64K-$97K per year
Āpiha Tauārangi
Air force officers plan and supervise flying missions, repair and maintenance of planes, helicopters and radio equipment.
Air force officer cadets usually earn
$51K per year
Squadron leaders can earn
$101K-$133K per year
Kaiwhakamahi Mīra Puru Rākau
Pulp and paper mill operators operate, maintain and repair machines that make pulp and paper.
Trainee pulp and paper mill operators usually earn
$49K-$50K per year
Qualified pulp and paper mill operators usually earn
$50K-$100K per year
Kaihanga Pahi/Kaiwhakarākei Waka
Coachbuilders manufacture and assemble frames, panels and parts for vehicles such as buses and motor homes. Vehicle trimmers install and repair the upholstery of vehicles.
New coachbuilders/trimmers usually earn
$24 per hour
Experienced coachbuilders/trimmers usually earn
$24-$26 per hour
Kaipoka
Drillers assemble, position, and operate drilling rigs and related equipment to extract ores, liquids, and gases from the earth.
New drillers usually earn
$60K-$70K per year
Experienced drillers usually earn
$70K-$150K per year
Hōia Ope Tauā
Army soldiers defend their country, forming highly skilled teams that work together in combat and security operations, peacekeeping missions, humanitarian assistance and disaster relief.
Army soldier recruits usually earn
$51K per year
Warrant officers can earn
$101K-$120K per year
Kaitohu (Kiriata, Pouaka Whakaata, Irirangi, Whakaari rānei)
Directors instruct cast and crew and oversee the artistic and production aspects of film, television, radio or stage creations.
Pay rates for directors vary depending on your ability, experience, and what type of work you do.