Kaitapere
Actors entertain people by using body movement and speech to play a character in media and stage productions.
Pay rates for actors vary depending on your ability, how often you work and what type of work you do.
Kaiakuaku Waha
Oral health therapists provide dental care, treat gum disease and teach people how to care for teeth and gums. They may refer clients to dentists.
Oral health therapists usually earn
$59K-$83K per year
Senior oral health therapists can earn
$87K-$119K per year
Māngai ā-Pōtitanga
Elected government representatives are elected by the people of a specific area to help govern a city, region or country.
Members of parliament usually earn
$160K-$300K per year
Local government representatives usually earn
$2K-$190K per year
Āpiha Whakahaere Ohotata
Emergency management officers plan for and respond to emergencies such as earthquakes and weather events. They also train communities to prepare for disasters.
Emergency management officers with up to three years' experience usually earn
$66K-$79K per year
Emergency management officers with three or more years' experience usually earn
$79K-$95K per year
Kaitohutohu Hauora-Haumaru
Health and safety advisers monitor workplace health and safety hazards, train employees on health and safety procedures, and investigate accidents.
Health and safety advisers with less than two years' experience usually earn
$51K-$70K per year
Health and safety advisers with more than seven years' experience can earn
$100K-$125K per year
Kaiwero Ngira Hauora
Acupuncturists give general health advice and treat patients using therapies such as electronic and needle acupuncture, cupping, skin scraping (gua sha), the heating of acupuncture points (moxibustion) and tuina (massage).
Acupuncturists usually earn
$48K-$100K per year
Kaimahi Whare Pūtea
Bank workers receive deposits and pay out money, keep records of transactions, issue receipts, and advise customers on banking services and products.
Bank workers in customer service roles usually earn
$55K-$80K per year
Bank workers in management can earn
$70K-$145K per year
Āpiha Whakaora
Paramedics assess and treat people who are seriously ill or injured, and transport them to hospital if necessary.
Paramedics usually earn
$84K-$92K per year
Kaitohutohu
Counsellors help people to deal with challenges and manage their emotions, thoughts and behaviour.
Counsellors usually earn
$55K-$94K per year
Counsellors can earn
$48K-$115K per year
Rōia Kōti
Barristers give legal advice and appear on behalf of clients in civil, family and criminal cases in courts and tribunals.
Barristers usually earn
$82K-$216K per year
Barristers can earn
$59K-$367K per year