Pouherenga Kōrero o-Mua
Historians research, write and present information about events and people of the past and present. They may also teach history.
Historians employed in universities or the public sector usually earn
$48K-$120K per year
Kaiārahi Rōpū Haere
Tour guides escort people on sightseeing, educational or other tours, and describe points of interest.
There are no set pay rates for tour guides. Pay depends on the hours you work and the type of guiding you do.
Kaiāwhina Whakawhanake Hapori
Community development workers support people to develop and implement plans to make improvements in their community.
Community development workers usually earn
$60K-$80K per year
Kaihaumanu Hinengaro
Psychotherapists provide talk therapy to help people manage and improve their mental health and emotional wellbeing.
Psychotherapists usually earn
$68K-$85K per year
Senior psychotherapists with more experience and responsibility usually earn
$87K-$118K per year
Kaihangarau Rongoā
Pharmacy technicians help pharmacists to prepare and give out medicines.
Qualified pharmacy technicians usually earn
$52K-$80K per year
Āpiha Ao Koiora
Biosecurity officers check areas of land for harmful animals or plants and arrange for, or help with, pest destruction and control.
Biosecurity officers usually earn
$65K-$80K per year
Biosecurity officers with more responsibility can earn
$100K 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
Kaiako Kōhungahunga
Early childhood teachers educate and care for young children in kindergartens, kōhanga reo or childcare centres. Kōhanga reo kaiako also help children learn te reo Māori and tikanga Māori (culture and customs).
Early childhood teachers usually earn
$57K-$100K per year
Kaiwhakatipu/Kaimahi Otaota
Nursery growers/workers grow young plants, flowers, trees and shrubs for sale or for use in parks and gardens.
Nursery growers/workers usually earn
$23-$25 per hour
Senior nursery growers/workers usually earn
$25-$31 per hour
Kaiatawhai Whakaora Taonga
Conservators help preserve art and other important historical items by preventing deterioration and repairing damage.
Conservators with one to five years' experience usually earn
$55K-$70K per year
Conservators with more than 10 years' experience usually earn
$70K-$82K per year