Ngaio Ōhanga
Economists analyse financial, labour and trade markets, and predict or explain economic events.
Economists can earn
$80K-$125K per year
Kaitohu Toi (Kiriata, Pouaka Whakaata, Whakaari rānei)
Art directors plan, organise and control artistic aspects of film, television or stage productions.
Pay rates for art directors vary depending on the size, length and budget of the production.
Kaimātai Aro Whenua
Geologists study Earth processes, such as earthquakes, floods and volcanic eruptions, to predict future events. They also advise on natural hazards and how to develop or use the Earth's land and resources.
Geologists can earn
$90K-$180K per year
Āpiha Take Tāwāhi
Foreign policy officers represent New Zealand's interests overseas and provide policy advice to the Government on foreign affairs and trade.
New foreign policy officers usually earn
$68K-$75K per year
Senior foreign policy officers with experience can earn
$120K-$140K per year
Ngaio Papa Whenua
Geospatial specialists gather and analyse geographic and spatial (location-based) information and use specialist software to present it in user-friendly formats such as maps and 3D models.
New geospatial specialists usually earn
$48K-$65K per year
Senior geospatial specialists usually earn
$70K-$120K per year
Kaihangarau Rūri Whenua
Survey technicians collect, record, and evaluate geographical information and prepare databases, maps, charts and plans.
New survey technicians usually earn
$48K-$55K per year
Experienced survey technicians usually earn
$60K-$80K per year
Kaihoahoa Whare
Architects plan, design and advise on the construction and alteration of buildings and other structures.
Architects usually earn
$65K-$124K per year
Architects can earn
$48K-$171K per year
Kaitiaki Pūranga
Archivists assess, organise, store and provide access to records and documents of long-term historical or research value. They also advise people and organisations about their archives.
Archivists with up to four years' experience usually earn
$48K-$60K per year
Archivists with five or more years' experience usually earn
$60K-$70K per year
Kaimātai Koiora Mororiki
Microbiologists study micro-organisms, such as bacteria, viruses and fungi, and the effects they have on plants, animals and humans. They also develop products from micro-organisms to benefit humans or the environment.
Microbiologists usually earn
$48K-$75K per year
Senior microbiologists usually earn
$75K-$130K per year
Kaiwhakahaere Waka Rererangi
Aeroplane pilots fly planes that transport people and goods, or spread fertiliser or bait.
Aeroplane pilots usually earn
$96K-$283K per year
Aeroplane pilots can earn
$62K-$392K per year
