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
Kaihanga Tuanui
Roofers repair or install roofs using materials such as roofing iron, tiles and shingles.
Roofers with up to three years' experience usually earn
$24-$30 per hour
Experienced roofers or supervisors usually earn
$30-$40 per hour
Āpiha Whakamarumaru/Tūtei Whakamarumaru
Security officers/guards protect people, property and assets by investigating, monitoring, controlling and reporting threats.
Security officers/guards usually earn
$24-$30 per hour
Experienced security officers/guards usually earn
$30-$70 per hour
Ringa Tiri Pereki/Ringa Tiri Poraka
Brick and blocklayers lay bricks, concrete blocks and tiles to construct or repair buildings, walls, arches, chimneys or paved areas.
Brick and blocklayers with up to five years' experience usually earn
$24-$25 per hour
Brick and blocklayers with over five years' experience usually earn
$25-$60 per hour
Pūkenga Tao Kai
Chefs prepare and cook food in restaurants, hotels, catering businesses, rest homes, cafes and bars.
Chefs usually earn
$25-$32 per hour
Chefs can earn
$24-$39 per hour
Ngaio Whakawhitiwhiti Kōrero
Communications professionals develop strategies to promote the image of organisations to the public, shareholders and employees.
Communications professionals usually earn
$110K-$130K per year
Senior communications professionals can earn
$130K-$180K per year
Kaihangarau Take Pūkaha
Mechanical engineering technicians help mechanical engineers design, develop, test and manufacture mechanical devices, including tools, engines and machines.
Entry-level mechanical engineering technicians usually earn
$49K-$65K per year
Mechanical engineering technicians in managerial roles usually earn
$85K-$140K per year
Kaiwhakahaere Mīraka Kau
Sharemilkers either milk a dairy farmer's cows for a profit share, or own a herd of cows and milk them on an owner's land for a profit share.
Sharemilkers usually earn
$64K-$97K per year
Kairukuruku
Commercial divers develop and maintain underwater structures and do research for scientists. Recreational divers teach scuba diving and may carry out marine searches and rescues.
Recreational divers work full-time and usually earn
$49K per year
Commercial divers work on short-term contracts and usually earn
$350-$1200 per day
Kairahurahu Whakaahua Whakaora
Medical imaging technologists use x-ray and other imaging equipment to take images of injuries and diseases.
Medical imaging technologists with one to six years’ experience usually earn
$63K-$84K per year
Medical imaging technologists with more than six years’ experience usually earn
$87K-$118K per year