Mataaro Metarahi
Civil engineers plan, organise and oversee the building and maintenance of structures such as dams, bridges, sewerage systems and roads.
Civil engineers usually earn
$90K-$110K per year
Kaihangarau Āwhina Hangarau Pārongo
Information technology (IT) helpdesk/support technicians set up computer and IT equipment and identify and fix hardware and software problems
IT helpdesk/support technicians usually earn
$59K-$97K per year
IT helpdesk/support technicians can earn
$49K-$131K per year
Kaiwhakahaere Kaupapa
Project managers manage the planning, resourcing, scheduling and administration of projects to deliver them on time and within budget.
Project managers usually earn
$90K-$140K per year
IT project managers can earn
$100K-$170K per year
Kaimātai Aro Whenua
Geologists study Earth processes, such as earthquakes, floods and volcanic eruptions, to predict future events. They also advise on natural hazards and how to develop or use the Earth's land and resources.
Geologists can earn
$90K-$180K per year
Mataaro Whakatika Waka Rererangi
Aircraft maintenance engineers keep aeroplanes safe. They install, inspect, maintain and repair aircraft, aircraft radio, avionic (electronic), navigation, communication and electrical and mechanical systems.
Aircraft maintenance engineers usually earn
$49K-$91K per year
Senior aircraft maintenance engineers and supervisors usually earn
$86K-$165K per year
Kaihangarau Take Pūhiko
Electrical engineering technicians interpret the designs and technical instructions of electrical engineers, then ensure they are accurately carried out. They also develop, install, test and maintain equipment that produces, transmits or uses power.
New electrical engineering technicians usually earn
$24-$27 per hour
Senior electrical engineering technicians usually earn
$34-$43 per hour
Kairūri
Surveyors plan, direct and conduct survey work to determine the position of boundaries, locations, topographic features and built structures.
Licensed surveyors usually earn
$90K-$110K per year
Kaihangarau Waka Kawe
Lift technicians install, maintain and repair lift and escalator systems.
Lift technicians usually earn
$55K-$75K per year
Senior or highly qualified lift technicians usually earn
$75K-$100K per year
Kaitaraiwa Rerewhenua
Train drivers drive passenger or freight trains. They may shift (shunt) carriages and wagons using trains or remote controls.
Train drivers usually earn
$45-$57 per hour
Train drivers can earn
$37-$62 per hour
Kaihangarau Kirihou
Plastics technicians set up, adjust, maintain and repair machines that manufacture plastic products.
Plastics technicians with less than four years’ experience usually earn
$24-$25 per hour
Plastics technicians with four or more years' experience usually earn
$25-$34 per hour