Kaimahi Maitai
Metal workers make patterns and moulds for metal castings, heat and hammer metal into shape, and repair metal parts and equipment.
Metal workers usually earn
$23-$29 per hour
Kaiwhakamahi Mīhini Tā
Printers set up and operate printing machines that print text and images on paper, card, carton, plastics or metal.
Printers usually earn
$48K-$50K per year
Senior printers with more than five years’ experience usually earn
$62K-$93K per year
Kaihanga Tohu
Signmakers design, print and install signs in a range of materials, for indoor and outdoor use.
Experienced signmakers usually earn
$48K-$70K per year
Māngai Taiao Ahuwhenua
Agricultural/horticultural field representatives sell products such as farm equipment, and advise clients on crop and livestock management.
Agricultural/horticultural field representatives with up to three years’ experience usually earn
$55K-$90K per year
Agricultural/horticultural field representatives with more than three years' experience usually earn
$90K-$120K per year
Kaiwhakataetae Ngaio
Professional sportspeople take part in competitive national and international sports such as rugby, football, cricket, netball, golf, tennis and horse racing.
Pay for professional sportspeople varies depending on the sport, the individual's ability, and their performance.
Kaitaraiwa Rerewhenua
Train drivers drive passenger or freight trains. They may shift (shunt) carriages and wagons using trains or remote controls.
Trainee train drivers usually earn
$27-$43 per hour
Qualified train drivers and team leaders can earn
$47-$58 per hour
Tangata Whakaputu
Storepeople receive, check, store and send out goods from a warehouse, business or organisation.
Storepeople can earn
$23-$30 per hour
Kaihoahoa Hangarau Pārongo
Information technology (IT) architects analyse an organisation's IT needs, recommend solutions and oversee their delivery and implementation.
IT architects usually earn
$140K-$200K per year
Kaiwhakahaere Kaupapa
Project managers manage the planning, resourcing, scheduling and administration of projects to deliver them on time and within budget.
Project managers usually earn
$90K-$140K per year
IT project managers can earn
$100K-$170K per year
Kaimātai Koiora Moana
Marine biologists study animals and plants that live in the sea and freshwater, and how they interact with their surroundings.
Marine Biologists at Crown research agencies can earn
$71K- $177K per year
Marine biologists at universities can earn
$58K- $198K per year