Ringa Kirituhi
Tattoo artists use sterilised skin-piercing equipment and ink or jewellery to decorate people's skin.
Pay rates for tattoo artists vary depending on your talent and how well you promote your service.
Kaihangarau Utauta Whakaora
Biomedical technicians make, modify, maintain and repair mechanical and electronic medical equipment such as clinical machines, surgical instruments and implants.
Biomedical technicians usually earn
$58K-$86K per year
Senior biomedical technicians usually earn
$87K-$104K per year
Kaihanga Pūmanawa Rorohiko
Software developers create and maintain computer software, websites and software applications (apps).
Software developers usually earn
$110K- $160K per year
Kaihautū Pāpāho
Media producers plan and produce films, television programmes, theatre productions, music, digital content, radio shows, festivals and other artistic activities.
Pay rates for media producers vary as most are self-employed and work on short-term contracts.
Kairīpoata Pepa
Journalists research and produce stories for websites, print, radio, television and other media.
Journalists usually earn
$48K-$100K 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
Ētita/Kaiwhakatika
Editors plan, commission, evaluate, select, edit and organise material for publication online or in books, magazines, and newspapers. They may also manage editorial staff.
Editors usually earn
$48K-$60K per year
Senior editors usually earn
$60K-$90K per year
Kaiwhakarite Karaehe
Glass processors prepare and process sheets of flat glass into products such as windows and mirrors for installation in buildings and related structures.
Trainee and up to mid-level glass processors usually earn
$23-$25 per hour
Senior and supervisor glass processors usually earn
$23-$36 per hour
Kaipeita/Kaiwhakapaipai Whare
Painters and decorators apply decorative and protective finishes to interior and exterior walls, doors, windows and other surfaces of buildings.
Experienced and qualified painters and decorators can earn
$53K-$76K per year
Kaihanga Whare
Carpenters work mainly with wood to repair or install foundations, walls, roofs, windows and doors in buildings.
New carpenters usually earn
$23-$25 per hour
Experienced carpenters usually earn
$29-$41 per hour