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Building and Construction Labourer

Kaimahi Whaihanga

Building and construction labourers do a wide range of physical work on building sites, roads and other large civil construction projects.

Job opportunities: Good

Construction and infrastructure
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Building and construction labourers usually earn
$24-$41 per hour

Building and construction labourers can earn
$24-$53 per hour

Fencer

Kaihanga Taiapa

Fencers construct and repair fences, barriers or walls made of timber, metal, wire, chain-link or other materials.

Job opportunities: Good

Primary industries
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Fencers usually earn
$24-$30 per hour

Fencing contractors usually earn
$45-$62 per hour

Biochemists study the chemical structure and function of animals, plants and micro-organisms such as bacteria and viruses. They use this research to develop medical, industrial and agricultural products.

Job opportunities: Average

Training usually required: 3-9 years

Manufacturing and technology
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Biochemists usually earn
$49K-$75K per year

Senior biochemists with PhDs usually earn
$76K-$130K per year

Food Technologist

Kaihangarau Kai

Food technologists research, develop and improve food and drink products and their processing, packaging, storage and safety.

Job opportunities: Good

Training usually required: 3-5 years

Manufacturing and technology
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Food technologists usually earn
$68K-$115K per year

Food technologists can earn
$49K-$148K per year

Aquaculture Farmer

Kaiahumoana

Aquaculture farmers manage the breeding, raising and harvesting of fish and shellfish for commercial purposes in marine or freshwater farms.

Job opportunities: Good

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Aquaculture farmers with one to three years’ experience usually earn
$49K-$65K per year

Aquaculture farmers with more than three years’ experience usually earn
$59K-$88K per year

Fishing Skipper

Kaiurungi Hao Ika

Fishing skippers are responsible for running a fishing boat. Responsibilities range from navigating the vessel and organising the crew to catching and processing fish.