Kaimahi Raima
Concrete workers make, pour, spread, finish, reinforce and cut concrete for construction projects such as buildings and footpaths.
Qualified concrete workers usually earn
$23-$30 per hour
Kaitātari Whakamarumaru
Security analysts create and monitor security processes and frameworks to protect an organisations information systems and computer networks from being illegally accessed.
Security analysts usually earn
$120K-$200K per year
Security managers and chief security officers can earn
$150K-$500K per year
Kaiwhakamahi Whakapai Wai (Paru)
Water/wastewater treatment operators run water and wastewater treatment plants. They treat water so that it is acceptable to drink. They also control the disposal of sewage and industrial wastewater.
Water/wastewater treatment operators with up to two years' experience usually earn
$48K-$70K per year
Water/wastewater treatment operators with two or more years' experience usually earn
$50K-$130K per year
Mataaro Waro
Mining engineers plan, prepare, design and manage the development of opencast (above ground) or underground mines.
Graduate mining engineers usually earn
$70-$75K per year
Experienced mining engineers usually earn
$75K-$210K per year
Kaihoahoa Kākahu
Fashion designers design clothing and accessories.
Junior fashion designers usually earn
$48K-$50K per year
Experienced fashion designers usually earn
$50K-$160K per year
Mataaro Ārai Ahi
Fire engineers plan and design safety features that detect, control or reduce fire and smoke in buildings and structures. They also analyse how fire behaves and how safety features perform in fire.
New fire engineers usually earn
$70K-$90K per year
Senior fire engineers who work as team leaders usually earn
$120K-$180K per year
Kaiwhakatairanga Hauora
Health promoters work with communities and groups to develop ways to improve people’s health. They also work with government agencies to improve environmental conditions.
Qualified health promoters usually earn
$58K-$86K per year
Senior health promoters can earn
$87K-$119K per year
Kaimahi Hanga Rori
Roading construction workers make surfaces such as roads, airport runways and driveways, and control traffic around road construction sites.
Roading construction workers usually earn
$23-$24 per hour
Roading leading hands and forepeople can earn up to
$85,000 a year.
Kaimātai Pūtaiao Whenua
Geophysicists use data-collecting technology to study natural processes of the Earth, such as earthquake and volcanic activity, and to locate minerals, oil and gas, or groundwater.
New geophysicists usually earn
$65K-$75K per year
Senior geophysicists usually earn
$120K-$180K per year
Kaihangarau Ahuwhenua
Agricultural technicians perform tests and experiments, and provide technical support to assist agricultural scientists in areas such as research, production, servicing and marketing.
Agricultural technicians with up to five years' experience usually earn
$48K-$65K per year
Senior agricultural technicians with five or more years' experience usually earn
$55K-$85K per year