Kaiwhakatika Kani
Saw doctors set and adjust sawmill saws and repair, grind and sharpen hand, band and circular saws.
Saw doctors usually earn
$48K-$65K 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
Kaiwhakaoti Taonga Rākau
Furniture finishers prepare the final surface of items of furniture and apply stain, lacquer, paint, oil or wax.
Qualified furniture finishers usually earn
$48K-$60K per year
Kaiwhakamahi Whakaputa Matū
Chemical production operators perform a variety of tasks involved in producing toiletries or pharmaceutical products, including ointments, creams, aerosols, tablets, capsules, bandages and vaccines.
Chemical production operators usually earn
$23-$28 per hour
Kaiwhakamahi Mīra Puru Rākau
Pulp and paper mill operators operate, maintain and repair machines that make pulp and paper.
Trainee pulp and paper mill operators usually earn
$48K-$50K per year
Qualified pulp and paper mill operators usually earn
$50K-$100K per year
Kaihangarau Taiwhanga Rongoā
Medical laboratory technicians take medical samples and run tests under the supervision of scientists and pathologists.
Qualified medical laboratory technicians usually earn
$48K-$67K per year
Kaiwhakaako Taraiwa Waka
Driving instructors teach people how to drive, and instruct experienced drivers how to advance their driving skills and road safety knowledge.
Driving instructors usually earn
$48K-$80K per year
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.
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
Āpiha Whakamarumaru/Tūtei Whakamarumaru
Security officers/guards protect people, property and assets by investigating, monitoring, controlling and reporting threats.
Security officers/guards usually earn
$23-$30 per hour
Experienced security officers/guards usually earn
$30-$70 per hour
Kaihanga Tuanui
Roofers repair or install roofs using materials such as roofing iron, tiles and shingles.
Roofers with up to three years' experience usually earn
$23-$30 per hour
Experienced roofers or supervisors usually earn
$30-$40 per hour