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Auditor

Kaitātari Kaute

Auditors examine and report on the financial records and systems of organisations to ensure they are accurate.

Job opportunities: Good

Training usually required: 3-6 years

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Internal auditors usually earn
$66K-$92K per year

Senior auditors and audit managers can earn
$92K-$184K per year

Chemist

Kairarau Matū

Chemists study the make-up and behaviour of chemicals, and may use their findings to develop new products and processes.

Job opportunities: Good

Training usually required: 5 years

Manufacturing and technology
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Chemists can earn
$65K-$120K per year

Chemists with PhDs or more responsibility can earn up to
$150K per year

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.

Job opportunities: Average

Training usually required: 3-9 years

Manufacturing and technology
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Biochemists usually earn
$49K-$75K per year

Senior biochemists with PhDs usually earn
$76K-$130K per year

Marine Biologist

Kaimātai Koiora Moana

Marine biologists study animals and plants that live in the sea and freshwater, and how they interact with their surroundings.

Job opportunities: Average

Training usually required: 5-9 years

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Marine Biologists at Crown research agencies can earn
$71K- $177K per year

Marine biologists at universities can earn
$58K- $198K per year

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

Clinical Physiologist

Kaimātai Hinengaro Tiaki Tūroro

Clinical physiologists use technical equipment to measure and analyse patients' organs or internal systems, to help doctors diagnose and treat patients.

Job opportunities: Good

Training usually required: 3-5 years

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Qualified clinical physiologists usually earn
$59K-$86K per year

Senior clinical physiologists usually earn
$88K-$119K per year

Electronics Engineer

Mataaro Tāhiko

Electronics engineers design and oversee production of electronic equipment such as radios, televisions, computers, washing machines and telecommunication systems. They may also work in sales and technical support.