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Veterinarian

Pūkenga Hauora Kararehe

Veterinarians treat sick and injured animals, provide general animal care, and advise about health care and disease prevention for pets and farm (production) animals.

Job opportunities: Good

Training usually required: 5 years

Services industries
Social and community services
Primary industries

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Veterinarians usually earn
$92K-$163K per year

Veterinarians can earn
$62K-$195K per year

Plumber, Gasfitter and Drainlayer

Kaiwhakarerewai, Kaiwhakarerekorohū, Kaiwhakatakoto Paipa Wai

Plumbers, gasfitters and drainlayers assemble, install and repair pipes, drains and fixtures and fittings that supply water and gas or remove waste.

Job opportunities: Good

Training usually required: 2-4 years

Construction and infrastructure

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Plumbers, gasfitters and drainlayers usually earn
$24-$53 per hour

Carpenter

Kaihanga Whare

Carpenters work mainly with wood to repair or install foundations, walls, roofs, windows and doors in buildings.

Job opportunities: Good

Training usually required: 3-4 years

Construction and infrastructure

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New carpenters usually earn
$24-$25 per hour

Experienced carpenters usually earn
$29-$41 per hour

Joiner

Kaihanga Taonga ā-Whare

Joiners use timber and board products to make fittings such as cabinets, doors, window frames and stairs.

Job opportunities: Good

Training usually required: 3-4 years

Construction and infrastructure
Manufacturing and technology

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New joiners usually earn
$24-$25 per hour

Experienced joiners usually earn
$30-$35 per hour

Mechanical Engineering Technician

Kaihangarau Take Pūkaha

Mechanical engineering technicians help mechanical engineers design, develop, test and manufacture mechanical devices, including tools, engines and machines.

Job opportunities: Good

Training usually required: 2-4 years

Manufacturing and technology

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Entry-level mechanical engineering technicians usually earn
$49K-$65K per year

Mechanical engineering technicians in managerial roles usually earn
$85K-$140K per year

Film/Television Camera Operator

Kaitango Whakaahua Whitiāhua/Pouaka Whakaata

Film and television camera operators use digital and film cameras to record events and scenes for television, movies and videos.

Job opportunities: Poor

Creative industries

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New film/television camera operators usually earn
$30-$50 per hour

Experienced film/television camera operators usually earn
$64-$120 per hour

Roofer

Kaihanga Tuanui

Roofers repair or install roofs using materials such as roofing iron, tiles and shingles.

Job opportunities: Good

Training usually required: 3 years

Construction and infrastructure

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Roofers with up to three years' experience usually earn
$24-$30 per hour

Experienced roofers or supervisors usually earn
$30-$40 per hour

Water/Wastewater Treatment Operator

Kaiwhakamahi Whakapai Wai (Paru)

Water/wastewater treatment operators run water and wastewater treatment plants. They treat water so that it is acceptable to drink. They also control the disposal of sewage and industrial wastewater.