Kaimahi Kirihou
Plastics workers operate the machinery that makes, assembles and repairs plastic, composite and rubber products.
Plastics workers can earn
$24-$25 per hour
Ringarehe Tāhiko
Electronics trades workers assemble, install and fix electronic parts and equipment.
Electronics trades workers usually earn
$49K-$80K per year
Senior electronics trades workers usually earn
$75K-$120K per year
Kaitoroī
Brewers use brewing equipment and processes to convert malted barley or other grains into beer, and control or manage the production and packaging of beer.
Brewers usually earn
$49K-$60K per year
Brewery managers usually earn
$60K-$120K per year
Kaitātai Ahumahi
Industrial designers design and develop innovative products for use in homes, businesses and industry.
Industrial designers usually earn
$60K-$75K per year
Senior industrial designers can earn
$90K-$120K per year
Kaihangarau Pūtaiao
Science technicians help scientists carry out research, testing and experiments in areas such as chemistry, earth sciences, life sciences and physical sciences.
Science technicians usually earn an average of
$52K per year
Kaiwhakamahi Wakaranga
Crane operators use cranes to move objects such as materials on construction sites, containers on wharves, and heavy parts in factories.
Crane operators usually earn
$24-$35 per hour
Experienced large crane operators usually earn
$60-$70 per hour
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
Kaiwhakapaipai Waka
Vehicle groomers/cleaners clean and polish vehicles, and may also drive, park and maintain vehicles.
Vehicle groomers/cleaners usually earn
$24 per hour
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
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.
Environmental scientists usually earn
$76K-$129K per year
Environmental scientists can earn
$55K-$163K per year