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Conservator

Kaiatawhai Whakaora Taonga

Conservators help preserve art and other important historical items by preventing deterioration and repairing damage.

Job opportunities: Poor

Training usually required: 5 years

Social and community services
Services industries
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Conservators with one to five years' experience usually earn
$55K-$70K per year

Conservators with more than 10 years' experience usually earn
$70K-$82K per year

Ranger

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.

Job opportunities: Average

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New rangers usually earn
$47K-$60K per year

Experienced rangers usually earn
$53K-$93K per year

Biosecurity Officer

Āpiha Ao Koiora

Biosecurity officers check areas of land for harmful animals or plants and arrange for, or help with, pest destruction and control.

Job opportunities: Good

Training usually required: 3 years

Social and community services
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Biosecurity officers usually earn
$65K-$80K per year

Biosecurity officers with more responsibility can earn
$100K per year

Zookeeper

Kaitiaki Rawhi Whakaaturanga

Zookeepers care for animals in zoos, wildlife parks and aquariums.

Job opportunities: Poor

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Zookeepers usually earn
$48K-$90K per year

Curators usually earn
$95K-$117K per year

Hunter/Trapper

Kaikimi/Kaihopu Kararehe

Hunters and trappers shoot or trap animals to remove pests and control disease, and for food, fur, or research.

Job opportunities: Average

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Pay for hunters and trappers depends on the type of work they do and their experience.

Environmental Scientist

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.

Job opportunities: Good

Training usually required: 3-9 years

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Environmental scientists usually earn
$76K-$129K per year

Environmental scientists can earn
$55K-$163K per year

Forestry Scientist

Kaipūtaiao Ngahere

Forestry scientists research forest growth, wood processing, conservation and different types of trees, and how these can be used.

Job opportunities: Good

Training usually required: 3-4 years

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Forestry scientists usually earn
$55K-$98K per year

Senior forestry scientists usually earn
$110K-$150K per year

Zoologist

Kaipūtaiao Kararehe

Zoologists study animals and their behaviour in the wild or in captivity, and how they interact with other species and their environments.

Job opportunities: Average

Training usually required: 3 years

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Zoologists usually earn
$57K-$142K per year

Marine Biologist

Kaimātai Koiora Moana

Marine biologists study animals and plants that live in the sea and freshwater, and how they interact with their surroundings.

Job opportunities: Average

Training usually required: 5-9 years

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Marine Biologists at Crown research agencies can earn
$71K- $177K per year

Marine biologists at universities can earn
$58K- $198K per year

Facilities Manager

Kaiwhakahaere Whakaurunga

Facilities managers co-ordinate the strategic and operational management of buildings and facilities to ensure they are safe, healthy, sustainable, productive and fit-for-purpose.

Job opportunities: Good

Construction and infrastructure

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Facilities managers with one to four years' experience usually earn
$55K-$100K per year

Senior facilities managers usually earn
$100K-$150K per year

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