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Forensic Scientist

Kaipūtaiao Taihara

Forensic scientists apply scientific knowledge and skills to investigate crimes and help the police find or eliminate crime suspects. They may research developing or improving forensic techniques.

Job opportunities: Poor

Training usually required: 4-5 years

Manufacturing and technology
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Forensic scientists working as senior forensic technicians usually earn
$74K-$88K per year

Senior forensic scientists with extra responsibilities can earn
$115K-$166K per year

Urban/Regional Planner

Kaiwhakamahere Tāone/Rohe

Urban/regional planners develop and administer plans for physical, environmental, social and economic development of urban and rural areas.

Job opportunities: Good

Training usually required: 3-4 years

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Planners usually earn
$65K-$130K per year

Case Manager

Kaiwhakahaere Kēhi

Case managers work with individuals and families to help them overcome hardship, and access social services and support.

Job opportunities: Good

Training usually required: <1 year

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Case managers usually earn
$60K-$80K per year

Community Karitāne

Karitāne – Hapori Whānui

Community karitāne offer support to families with children under the age of five, and provide information on parenting issues such as breastfeeding, infant nutrition, sleeping and child behaviour.

Job opportunities: Poor

Training usually required: 1 year

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Community karitāne usually earn
$68k-$83K per year

Career Consultant

Kaitohutohu Umanga

Career consultants help clients with career decision-making and development, job hunting, and returning to work after illness or accident.

Job opportunities: Poor

Training usually required: 2-5 years

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Career consultants working in schools can earn
$51K-$103K per year

Chemist

Kairarau Matū

Chemists study the make-up and behaviour of chemicals, and may use their findings to develop new products and processes.

Job opportunities: Good

Training usually required: 5 years

Manufacturing and technology
Services industries

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Chemists can earn
$65K-$120K per year

Chemists with PhDs or more responsibility can earn up to
$150K per year

Dental Assistant

Kaiāwhina Mahi Niho

Dental assistants help dentists with patient care and running dental practices.

Job opportunities: Good

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New dental assistants usually earn
$48K per year

Experienced dental assistants usually earn
$51K-$62K per year

Fishing Skipper

Kaiurungi Hao Ika

Fishing skippers are responsible for running a fishing boat. Responsibilities range from navigating the vessel and organising the crew to catching and processing fish.