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Diver

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.

Job opportunities: Average

Training usually required: <1 year

Construction and infrastructure
Services industries

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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

Winemaker

Kaihanga Waina

Winemakers make wine from grapes and other fruit.

Job opportunities: Average

Manufacturing and technology
Primary industries

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Cellar hands and assistant winemakers usually earn
$48K to $83K per year

Winemakers and chief winemakers usually earn
$89K-$211K per year

Water/Wastewater Treatment Operator

Kaiwhakamahi Whakapai Wai (Paru)

Water/wastewater treatment operators run water and wastewater treatment plants. They treat water so that it is acceptable to drink. They also control the disposal of sewage and industrial wastewater.

Job opportunities: Good

Training usually required: 2 years

Construction and infrastructure
Manufacturing and technology

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Water/wastewater treatment operators with up to two years' experience usually earn
$48K-$70K per year

Water/wastewater treatment operators with two or more years' experience usually earn
$50K-$130K per year

Chemical Engineer

Mataaro Matū

Chemical engineers design, develop and operate equipment and processes used to manufacture chemicals and products.

Job opportunities: Good

Training usually required: 3-4 years

Manufacturing and technology

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Chemical engineers usually earn
$87K-158K per year

Chemical engineers can earn
$62K-$210K per year

Environmental Engineer

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.

Job opportunities: Good

Training usually required: 3-4 years

Construction and infrastructure
Primary industries
Manufacturing and technology

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Environmental engineers usually earn
$65K-$140K per year

Funeral Director/Embalmer

Kaihautū/Kaiwhakapaipai Tūpāpaku

Funeral directors/embalmers organise and direct funerals, register deaths, and prepare human bodies for visits by families, and for burial or cremation.