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Groundsperson

Kaimanaaki Papa

Groundspeople are in charge of the turf (grass), tracks and pitches at sports fields, golf courses, public areas, schools and racecourses.

Job opportunities: Good

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Groundspeople usually earn
$50K-$60K per year

Head groundspeople and managers can earn
$60K-$100K per year

Heavy Truck Driver

Kaitaraiwa Taraka Taumaha

Heavy truck drivers drive trucks with or without trailers. They may transport materials, livestock, general freight, and hazardous substances or spread fertiliser.

Job opportunities: Good

Training usually required: 1-2 years

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Heavy truck drivers usually earn
$23-$35 per hour

Highly skilled heavy truck drivers can earn
$35-$45 per hour

Gardener

Kaitiaki Māra

Gardeners plant and maintain lawns, trees, shrubs and flowers in public or private gardens and parks.

Job opportunities: Average

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Gardeners usually earn
$47-$60 per hour

Advertising Specialist

Ngaio Pānui Toko

Advertising specialists create, co-ordinate, plan and implement advertising campaigns to sell products or services for clients.

Job opportunities: Average

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Advertising specialists usually earn
$48K-$150K per year

Copywriter

Kaituhi Pānui

Copywriters design and create print, digital, social media, video, television and radio advertisements.

Job opportunities: Poor

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Junior copywriters usually earn
$47K-$60K per year

Senior copywriters can earn
$100K-$160K per year

Motor Vehicle Salesperson

Kaihoko Waka Huarahi

Motor vehicle salespeople sell new or used cars, trucks, and other vehicles.

Job opportunities: Good

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New motor vehicle salespeople usually earn
$48K-$50K per year

Experienced motor vehicle salespeople usually earn
$50K-$220K per year

Lighting Technician

Kaihangarau Rama

Lighting technicians set up and operate lighting equipment to provide light and special lighting effects in theatres, at events, and for film and television productions.

Job opportunities: Poor

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Event lighting technicians usually earn
$23-$27 per hour

Entertainment lighting technicians usually earn
$36-$70 per hour

Maitre d’Hotel

Kaiwhakarite Hōtera

Maitres d'hotel oversee the service of food and beverages to guests in restaurants and other eating places. They also check reservations, greet guests and supervise the waiting staff.