Mataaro Matū
Chemical engineers design, develop and operate equipment and processes used to manufacture chemicals and products.
Chemical engineers usually earn an average of
$100K per year
Matapae Huarere
Meteorologists study the atmosphere to understand and predict weather and climate.
New meteorologists usually earn
$48K-$60K per year
Meteorologists with experience usually earn
$60K-$165K per year
Kaiwhakamahi Pūrere Hua Miraka
Dairy processing operators oversee the operation of equipment used to produce a wide range of dairy products such as cheese, butter, yoghurt and milk powder.
New dairy processing operators usually earn
$50K-$60K per year
Senior dairy processing operators usually earn
$70K-$80K per year
Kaipūtaiao Taiwhanga Rongoā
Medical laboratory scientists carry out laboratory tests on blood, tissues and other samples taken from patients.
Medical laboratory scientists usually earn
$52K-$73K per year
Senior medical laboratory scientists can earn
$77K-$106K per year
Kaipūtaiao Taihara
Forensic scientists apply scientific knowledge and skills to investigate crimes and help the police find or eliminate crime suspects. They may research developing or improving forensic techniques.
Forensic scientists working as senior forensic technicians usually earn
$74K-$88K per year
Senior forensic scientists with extra responsibilities can earn
$115K-$166K per year
Kaimātai Mate Tangata
Pathologists are doctors who diagnose and study human diseases and conditions. They diagnose health problems by testing tissue and fluid samples taken from patients.
Trainee pathologists can earn
$64K-$205K per year
Qualified pathologists can earn
$170K-$251K 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
$48K-$60K per year
Brewery managers usually earn
$60K-$120K per year
Kaimātai Koiora Mororiki
Microbiologists study micro-organisms, such as bacteria, viruses and fungi, and the effects they have on plants, animals and humans. They also develop products from micro-organisms to benefit humans or the environment.
Microbiologists usually earn
$48K-$75K per year
Senior microbiologists usually earn
$75K-$130K per year
Kaiwhakahaere Rawa Pūngao, Rawa Matū
Energy and chemical plant operators monitor, control and maintain machinery and equipment at industrial sites such as power stations.
New energy and chemical plant operators usually earn
$70K-$80K per year
Energy and chemical plant operators with five or more years' experience usually earn
$80K-$180K per year
Kaimātai Whatu
Optometrists examine clients' eyes to diagnose and provide solutions for vision problems. They also diagnose, monitor and manage eye diseases such as cataracts.
Optometrists with one to two years’ experience usually earn
$65K-$114K per year
Optometrists with three or more years' experience usually earn
$114K-$225K per year
