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Geophysicist

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.

Job opportunities: Average

Training usually required: 3-7 years

Primary industries
Services industries

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New geophysicists usually earn
$65K-$75K per year

Senior geophysicists usually earn
$120K-$180K per year

Workplace Relations Adviser

Kaitohutohu Takawaenga Mahi

Workplace relations advisers provide advice and mediation to different groups in the workplace to prevent and resolve workplace disputes.

Job opportunities: Average

Training usually required: 2-3 years

Services industries

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Workplace relations advisers usually earn
$92K-$122K per year

Workplace relations managers usually earn
$102K-$163K per year

Telecommunications Engineer

Mataaro Whitiwhiti Kōrero

Telecommunications engineers design, test and build telecommunications networks and systems.

Job opportunities: Good

Training usually required: 2-4 years

Manufacturing and technology

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Telecommunications engineers with up to three years’ experience usually earn
$60K-$65K per year

Telecommunications engineers with more than three years’ experience usually earn
$65K-$140K per year

Information Technology Manager

Kaiwhakahaere Hangarau Pārongo

Information technology (IT) managers plan and supervise computer and information technology services for organisations or technical teams.

Job opportunities: Good

Training usually required: 2-3 years

Manufacturing and technology
Services industries

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Information technology managers usually earn
$100K-$190K per year

Chief information technology officers usually earn
$150K-$350K per year

Judge

Kaiwhakawā

Judges listen to court cases and make decisions on matters of law.

Job opportunities: Poor

Training usually required: 11 years

Social and community services

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Judges usually earn
$370K-$578K per year

Chemical Engineer

Mataaro Matū

Chemical engineers design, develop and operate equipment and processes used to manufacture chemicals and products.

Job opportunities: Good

Training usually required: 3-4 years

Manufacturing and technology

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Chemical engineers usually earn an average of
$100K per year

Curator

Kaitiaki Taonga

Curators research, develop, exhibit and maintain collections for museums, art galleries and artists.

Job opportunities: Poor

Training usually required: 5 years

Social and community services
Services industries
Creative industries

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Curators at regional museums usually earn
$55K-$65K per year

Senior curators at larger museums usually earn
$65K-$95K per year

Tertiary Lecturer

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.