Kaiwhakawā
Judges listen to court cases and make decisions on matters of law.
Judges usually earn
$370K-$578K per year
Kaitiaki Taonga
Curators research, develop, exhibit and maintain collections for museums, art galleries and artists.
Curators at regional museums usually earn
$55K-$65K per year
Senior curators at larger museums usually earn
$65K-$95K per year
Pūkenga Whare Wānanga
Tertiary lecturers teach at universities, Te Pūkenga, wānanga and other post-secondary education providers. They also carry out research and do administrative tasks.
Assistant lecturers and lecturers usually earn
$50K-$108K per year
Senior lecturers, associate professors and professors usually earn
$77K-$213K per year
Kaimātai Whatu
Optometrists examine clients' eyes to diagnose and provide solutions for vision problems. They also diagnose, monitor and manage eye diseases such as cataracts.
Optometrists with one to two years’ experience usually earn
$65K-$114K per year
Optometrists with three or more years' experience usually earn
$114K-$225K per year
Kaiako Whaiaro
Private teachers/tutors teach a specific skill or subject to individuals or small groups of children or adults.
Private teachers/tutors who work for a company usually earn
$28-$39 per hour
Qualified self-employed private teachers/tutors usually earn
$60-$80 per hour
Mataaro Taiao
Environmental engineers assess and reduce the impact of engineering projects on water, soil and air. They also plan and design systems to treat and remove waste.
Environmental engineers usually earn
$65K-$140K per year
Rata Waewae
Podiatrists diagnose, treat and prevent foot and lower limb problems.
Podiatrists usually earn
$50K-$70K per year
Senior podiatrists usually earn
$70K-$98K per year
Kaipūtaiao Taiwhanga Rongoā
Medical laboratory scientists carry out laboratory tests on blood, tissues and other samples taken from patients.
Medical laboratory scientists usually earn
$52K-$73K per year
Senior medical laboratory scientists can earn
$77K-$106K 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.
Kaitātari Kaute
Auditors examine and report on the financial records and systems of organisations to ensure they are accurate.
Internal auditors usually earn
$66K-$92K per year
Senior auditors and audit managers can earn
$92K-$184K per year