Kaiwhakahaere Whakaputa
Production managers organise and control the production process in a factory. They ensure that products are made to the right specifications and are ready on time and within budget.
Production managers usually earn
$80K-$150K per year
Kaiwhakatika Kani
Saw doctors set and adjust sawmill saws and repair, grind and sharpen hand, band and circular saws.
Saw doctors usually earn
$49K-$65K per year
Kaiwhakamahi Whakapai Wai (Paru)
Water/wastewater treatment operators run water and wastewater treatment plants. They treat water so that it is acceptable to drink. They also control the disposal of sewage and industrial wastewater.
Water/wastewater treatment operators with up to two years' experience usually earn
$49K-$70K per year
Water/wastewater treatment operators with two or more years' experience usually earn
$50K-$130K per year
Kaihoahoa Wheako Whakamahi
User experience (UX) designers design how products such as websites and apps look and work, based on users' needs.
User experience designers usually earn
$100K-$175K per year
Kaihangarau Pūeru
Garment technicians choose clothing fabrics and designs, and make sure clothes are made to quality standards.
Garment technicians usually earn
$49K-$70K per year
Kaiwaihanga Taputapu
Product assemblers put together parts of metal products, machinery, electrical and electronic equipment, telecommunications equipment, joinery products and other goods.
Product assemblers usually earn
$49K-$50K per year
Kaiwhakatau Tānga
Print finishers bind, finish and repair books and other publications by hand or by machine.
Senior print finishers with more than five years’ experience usually earn
$50K-$65K per year
Kaihangarau Pūtaiao
Science technicians help scientists carry out research, testing and experiments in areas such as chemistry, earth sciences, life sciences and physical sciences.
Science technicians usually earn an average of
$52K per year
Kaihanga Pahi/Kaiwhakarākei Waka
Coachbuilders manufacture and assemble frames, panels and parts for vehicles such as buses and motor homes. Vehicle trimmers install and repair the upholstery of vehicles.
New coachbuilders/trimmers usually earn
$24 per hour
Experienced coachbuilders/trimmers usually earn
$24-$26 per hour
Kaihangarau Torotoro Waea
Telecommunications technicians install, maintain and repair electronic communications equipment in telecommunications networks and internet supply systems.
Telecommunications technicians with up to five years' experience usually earn
$49K-$75K per year
Senior telecommunications technicians with more than five years' experience usually earn
$75K-$95K per year
