Ringa Tauira Kākahu
Patternmakers turn clothing designs into patterns.
Patternmakers usually earn
$23-$36 per hour
Mataaro Pūkaha
Mechanical engineers design and give advice on the building and repair of machines and tools. They also investigate problems and faults with machinery, and study ways to improve manufacturing and energy production.
Mechanical engineers earn an average of
$85K-$105K per year
Mechanical engineers working as patent attorneys can earn
$75K-$180K per year
Ngaio Whakatairanga
Marketing specialists develop and implement plans for promoting an organisation's goods, services and ideas.
Marketing co-ordinators and executives usually earn
$55K-$90K per year
Marketing managers can earn
$100K-$170K per year
Ringa Tapahi
Cutters lay out and cut fabric to make clothing and soft furnishings.
Cutters usually earn
$23-$26 per hour
Kaihanga Kākahu
Tailors/dressmakers design, make, alter and repair clothing.
Tailors/dressmakers usually earn
$23 per hour
Kaituhi Pānui
Copywriters design and create print, digital, social media, video, television and radio advertisements.
Junior copywriters usually earn
$47K-$60K per year
Senior copywriters can earn
$100K-$160K per year
Kaiwhakapaipai Uhinga Waka
Upholsterers make or repair the springs, padding, linings and covers of furniture.
Trainee upholsterers usually earn
$48K-$50K per year
Qualified upholsterers usually earn
$50K-$62K per year
Kaihanga Kapata Taonga
Cabinet makers make and repair fittings and furniture for homes, businesses and boats.
Cabinet makers usually earn
$48K-$60K per year
Kaiwhakatau Tānga
Print finishers bind, finish and repair books and other publications by hand or by machine.
Senior print finishers with more than five years’ experience usually earn
$50K-$65K per year
Ētita Kiriata/Ētita Ataata
Film and video editors assemble video, graphics, audio and text into a finished product for films, television programs, video productions or commercials.
Film and video editors earn an average of
$27 per hour