Pouwhakanao Kōhatu
Stonemasons work with stone to construct or renovate buildings, fittings, walls and paving, or to create monuments.
Stonemasons usually earn
$24-$40 per hour
Kaimahi Maitai
Metal workers make patterns and moulds for metal castings, heat and hammer metal into shape, and repair metal parts and equipment.
Metal workers usually earn
$24-$29 per hour
Kaimahi Waea Kawe Kōrero
Line mechanics install, repair and maintain overhead and underground power lines.
Line mechanics with up to five years’ experience usually earn
$49K-$60K per year
Line mechanics with five or more years' experience usually earn
$60K-$100K per year
Kaimahi Raka
Locksmiths install, maintain and replace locks, keys, safes, electronic locking devices and access control systems for buildings and vehicles. They may also install and repair security systems.
Locksmiths with one to three years' experience usually earn
$24-$25 per hour
Qualified locksmiths with more than three years’ experience usually earn
$25-$29 per hour
Kaimahi Hiko
Electricians test, install, maintain and repair electrical systems and equipment.
Electricians usually earn
$31-$51 per hour
Electricians can earn
$24-$63 per hour
Kaiwhakamahi Wakaranga
Crane operators use cranes to move objects such as materials on construction sites, containers on wharves, and heavy parts in factories.
Crane operators usually earn
$24-$35 per hour
Experienced large crane operators usually earn
$60-$70 per hour
Kaiwhakauru Uhi
Flooring installers lay, replace and repair floor coverings such as carpet, linoleum, vinyl and timber.
Flooring installers usually earn
$24-$35 per hour
Kaitaraiwa Waka Uta
Forklift operators operate vehicles that have a lifting platform for shifting and stacking heavy articles such as pallets, bales, crates, containers or cartons.
Forklift operators usually earn
$24 per hour
Kairukuruku
Commercial divers develop and maintain underwater structures and do research for scientists. Recreational divers teach scuba diving and may carry out marine searches and rescues.
Recreational divers work full-time and usually earn
$49K per year
Commercial divers work on short-term contracts and usually earn
$350-$1200 per day