Mataaro Taiao
Environmental engineers assess and reduce the impact of engineering projects on water, soil and air. They also plan and design systems to treat and remove waste.
Environmental engineers usually earn
$65K-$140K per year
Mataaro Waro
Mining engineers plan, prepare, design and manage the development of opencast (above ground) or underground mines.
Graduate mining engineers usually earn
$70-$75K per year
Experienced mining engineers usually earn
$75K-$210K per year
Kaimahi Maitai
Metal workers make patterns and moulds for metal castings, heat and hammer metal into shape, and repair metal parts and equipment.
Metal workers usually earn
$23-$29 per hour
Kaimahi Kirihou
Plastics workers operate the machinery that makes, assembles and repairs plastic, composite and rubber products.
Plastics workers can earn
$23-$25 per hour
Kaihanga Taonga Rei
Jewellers design, make, alter and repair items such as rings, bracelets, necklaces and earrings.
Manufacturing jewellers with up to five years' experience usually earn
$48K–$60K per year
Manufacturing jewellers with more than five years' experience usually earn
$60K–$100K per year
Māngai Taiao Ahuwhenua
Agricultural/horticultural field representatives sell products such as farm equipment, and advise clients on crop and livestock management.
Agricultural/horticultural field representatives with up to three years’ experience usually earn
$55K-$90K per year
Agricultural/horticultural field representatives with more than three years' experience usually earn
$90K-$120K per year
Kaiwhakataetae Ngaio
Professional sportspeople take part in competitive national and international sports such as rugby, football, cricket, netball, golf, tennis and horse racing.
Pay for professional sportspeople varies depending on the sport, the individual's ability, and their performance.
Āpiha Papa Atawhai
Rangers protect, enhance and maintain conservation and recreation areas such as regional and national parks, forests, wetlands, reserves, and sites of cultural importance.
New rangers usually earn
$47K-$60K per year
Experienced rangers usually earn
$53K-$93K per year
Kaiahuwhenua/Kaiwhakahaere Pāmu
Farmers/farm managers manage and work on farms. Farmers own or lease the land, while farm managers operate farms for farm owners.
Farmers/farm managers earn an average of
$78K 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
$48K-$49K per year
Commercial divers work on short-term contracts and usually earn
$350-$1200 per day