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 Whare Herehere
Corrections officers are responsible for keeping prisoners safe and secure and motivating them to make changes in their lives.
Corrections officers usually earn
$67K-$80K per year
Senior and principal corrections officers usually earn
$80K-$100K per year
Kaitoi
Artists turn creative ideas into works of art using media such as paint, digital resources, fabric and feathers, clay, stone and wood.
Pay for artists varies depending on your ability, how productive you are and what type of work you do.
Ringa Paparahi
Deckhands may take care of passengers and assist in the operation of vessels such as harbour ferries and charter boats, or cast and haul in nets, lines or pots, and process fish on inshore or deep-sea fishing vessels.
Deckhands on inshore fishing vessels usually earn
$49K-$55K per year
Deckhands on deep-sea fishing vessels usually earn
$49K-$90K per year
Kaitiaki Pī
Beekeepers look after beehives in apiaries that produce honey, wax, pollen and other bee products. They may also offer pollination services to horticultural and seed crop producers.
Beekeepers with up to four years’ experience usually earn
$49K-$70K per year
Beekeepers who manage apiaries usually earn
$65K-$120K per year
Kaiwhakatika Makeretanga Rīanga
Insurance loss adjusters investigate and calculate insurance claims.
Insurance loss adjusters usually earn
$56K-$88K per year
Senior or specialist loss adjusters usually earn
$80K-$143K per year
Kaiwhakamahere Tāone/Rohe
Urban/regional planners develop and administer plans for physical, environmental, social and economic development of urban and rural areas.
Planners usually earn
$65K-$130K per year
Kaiwhakahaere Kēhi
Case managers work with individuals and families to help them overcome hardship, and access social services and support.
Case managers usually earn
$60K-$80K per year
Kaitohutohu Umanga
Career consultants help clients with career decision-making and development, job hunting, and returning to work after illness or accident.
Career consultants working in schools can earn
$51K-$103K per year
Pirihimana
Police officers work to prevent and solve crime, keep the peace, and respond to criminal activities and emergencies.
Police officers with one to four years’ experience usually earn
$75K-$83K per year