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Crane Operator

Kaiwhakamahi Wakaranga

Crane operators use cranes to move objects such as materials on construction sites, containers on wharves, and heavy parts in factories.

Job opportunities: Average

Training usually required: 1-2 years

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Crane operators usually earn
$23-$35 per hour

Experienced large crane operators usually earn
$60-$70 per hour

Electrician

Kaimahi Hiko

Electricians test, install, maintain and repair electrical systems and equipment.

Job opportunities: Good

Training usually required: 3-4 years

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Electricians usually earn
$31-$51 per hour

Electricians can earn
$23-$63 per hour

Roofer

Kaihanga Tuanui

Roofers repair or install roofs using materials such as roofing iron, tiles and shingles.

Job opportunities: Good

Training usually required: 3 years

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Roofers with up to three years' experience usually earn
$23-$30 per hour

Experienced roofers or supervisors usually earn
$30-$40 per hour

Scaffolder

Kaihanga Rangitupu

Scaffolders design, construct and remove scaffolding around buildings and other structures such as bridges.

Job opportunities: Good

Training usually required: 3-5 years

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Scaffolders with qualifications usually earn
$24-$37 per hour

Building Contractor

Kaihanga Whare

Building contractors run their own businesses and plan, supervise and work on the construction and alteration of buildings.

Job opportunities: Good

Training usually required: 3-4 years

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Pay rates for building contractors vary according to the success of their business.

Building and Construction Manager

Kaiwhakahaere Hanga Whare

Building and construction managers plan, control and co-ordinate civil engineering or building projects, and the resources and people involved.

Job opportunities: Good

Training usually required: 2-4 years

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Building and construction managers usually earn
$95K-$155K per year

Building and construction managers can earn
$70K-$197K per year

Civil Engineering Technician/Draughtsperson

Kaihangarau/Kaihoahoa Mataaro Metarahi

Civil engineering technicians/draughtspeople plan and draw the technical details for building and repairing roads, bridges, buildings and other structures.

Job opportunities: Good

Training usually required: 1-2 years

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Civil engineering technicians/draughtspeople with one to four years' experience usually earn
$50K-$70K per year

Civil engineering technicians/draughtspeople with more than four years' experience usually earn
$70K-$110K per year

Cabinet Maker

Kaihanga Kapata Taonga

Cabinet makers make and repair fittings and furniture for homes, businesses and boats.

Job opportunities: Good

Training usually required: 3-4 years

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Cabinet makers usually earn
$48K-$60K per year

Carpenter

Kaihanga Whare

Carpenters work mainly with wood to repair or install foundations, walls, roofs, windows and doors in buildings.

Job opportunities: Good

Training usually required: 3-4 years

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New carpenters usually earn
$23-$25 per hour

Experienced carpenters usually earn
$29-$41 per hour

Wall and Floor Tiler

Kaiwhakatakoto Taera Pakitara, Taera Papa

Wall and floor tilers lay ceramic, clay, slate, marble and glass tiles.

Job opportunities: Good

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Wall and floor tilers with up to three years' experience usually earn
$23-$25 per hour

Wall and floor tilers with more than three years' experience usually earn
$25-$35 per hour

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