Kaimahi Kaka-aku
Textile process operators carry out a variety of tasks in the production of materials such as fabric, canvas, yarn and carpet.
Textile process operators usually earn
$23-$24 per hour
Kaihangarua/Kaiwetewete
Recyclers/dismantlers take apart, separate, sort and sell materials to be recycled or reused.
Recyclers/dismantlers usually earn
$23-$25 per hour
Kaihangarau Pūrere Whakamātao
Refrigeration/air-conditioning technicians install, service and maintain refrigeration and air-conditioning systems.
Qualified refrigeration/air-conditioning technicians usually earn
$50K-$95K per year
Kaiwhiwhi Rawa i Tāwāhi/Kaituku Rawa Ki Tāwāhi
Importers/exporters plan, organise, direct and co-ordinate the operations of an importing or exporting business.
Importers/exporters usually earn
$48K-$75K per year
Kaihangarau Tinana Waka
Collision repair technicians repair and replace damaged body parts of cars and other vehicles.
Collision repair technicians usually earn
$60-$75 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
$23-$25 per hour
Qualified locksmiths with more than three years’ experience usually earn
$25-$29 per hour
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
Kaimahi Kirihou
Plastics workers operate the machinery that makes, assembles and repairs plastic, composite and rubber products.
Plastics workers can earn
$23-$25 per hour
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
$48K-$50K per year
Kaiwhakamahi Mīhini Tā
Printers set up and operate printing machines that print text and images on paper, card, carton, plastics or metal.
Printers usually earn
$48K-$50K per year
Senior printers with more than five years’ experience usually earn
$62K-$93K per year