Ngaio Niho
Dentists study and treat diseases, injuries and problems of the mouth, teeth, gums and jaw. They also educate patients on how to avoid oral health problems.
Dentists can earn
$129K-$254K per year
Mataaro Pūkaha
Mechanical engineers design and give advice on the building and repair of machines and tools. They also investigate problems and faults with machinery, and study ways to improve manufacturing and energy production.
Mechanical engineers earn an average of
$85K-$105K per year
Mechanical engineers working as patent attorneys can earn
$75K-$180K per year
Mataaro Waro
Mining engineers plan, prepare, design and manage the development of opencast (above ground) or underground mines.
Graduate mining engineers usually earn
$70-$75K per year
Experienced mining engineers usually earn
$75K-$210K per year
Kaiwhakahaere Ratonga Hauora
Health services managers are responsible for the day-to-day running of a hospital, primary health organisation (PHO), clinic or community health service.
Health services managers with up to five years’ experience usually earn
$65K-$125K per year
Health services managers with five or more years’ experience usually earn
$125K-$245K per year
Kaitapere
Actors entertain people by using body movement and speech to play a character in media and stage productions.
Pay rates for actors vary depending on your ability, how often you work and what type of work you do.
Āpiha Matataua
Intelligence officers collect and analyse information on people, places and events that may be a threat to businesses or national and international security.
Intelligence officers usually earn
$71K-$86K per year
Senior intelligence officers can earn
$83K-$170K per year
Kaiwhakatairanga Hauora
Health promoters work with communities and groups to develop ways to improve people’s health. They also work with government agencies to improve environmental conditions.
Qualified health promoters usually earn
$58K-$86K per year
Senior health promoters can earn
$87K-$119K per year
Kaiwhakatangitangi
Musicians write, arrange, conduct, and perform musical compositions.
Pay rates for musicians depends on their ability, how often they work, and they type of music they play.
Kaitauwhiro Pūtea
Actuaries predict and assess the financial risks and impacts of future events. They work in areas such as insurance, superannuation and investment.
Trainee actuaries usually earn
$55K-$165K per year
Qualified actuaries with five years' experience usually earn
$140K-$180K per year
Māngai ā-Pōtitanga
Elected government representatives are elected by the people of a specific area to help govern a city, region or country.
Members of parliament usually earn
$160K-$300K per year
Local government representatives usually earn
$2K-$190K per year