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Dairy Processing Operator

Kaiwhakamahi Pūrere Hua Miraka

Dairy processing operators oversee the operation of equipment used to produce a wide range of dairy products such as cheese, butter, yoghurt and milk powder.

Job opportunities: Good

Manufacturing and technology
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New dairy processing operators usually earn
$50K-$60K per year

Senior dairy processing operators usually earn
$70K-$80K per year

Agricultural/Horticultural Field Representative

Māngai Taiao Ahuwhenua

Agricultural/horticultural field representatives sell products such as farm equipment, and advise clients on crop and livestock management.

Job opportunities: Good

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Agricultural/horticultural field representatives with up to three years’ experience usually earn
$55K-$90K per year

Agricultural/horticultural field representatives with more than three years' experience usually earn
$90K-$120K per year

Forest Manager

Kaimahi Ngahere

Forest managers plan and direct the planting, growth, harvesting and protection of forests for wood production.

Job opportunities: Good

Training usually required: 3 years

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Forest managers with up to five years' experience usually earn
$55K-$95K per year

Senior forest managers usually earn
$95K-$150K per year

Wool Classer

Kaimāhiti Wūru

Wool classers sort wool into categories. They ensure wool is clean, identified and documented for sale.

Job opportunities: Average

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Wool classers are paid per fleece and usually earn
$50-$60 per hour

Agricultural/Horticultural Scientist

Kaipūtaiao Ahuwhenua

Agricultural/horticultural scientists study farm animals, soils, pastures and crops to improve growth, health and quality, and to prevent pests and disease.

Job opportunities: Good

Training usually required: 5-9 years

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Graduate agricultural/horticultural scientists usually earn
$65K-$75K per year

Senior agricultural/horticultural scientists usually earn
$80K-$150K per year

Geophysicist

Kaimātai Pūtaiao Whenua

Geophysicists use data-collecting technology to study natural processes of the Earth, such as earthquake and volcanic activity, and to locate minerals, oil and gas, or groundwater.

Job opportunities: Average

Training usually required: 3-7 years

Primary industries
Services industries

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New geophysicists usually earn
$65K-$75K per year

Senior geophysicists usually earn
$120K-$180K per year

Environmental Engineer

Mataaro Taiao

Environmental engineers assess and reduce the impact of engineering projects on water, soil and air. They also plan and design systems to treat and remove waste.

Job opportunities: Good

Training usually required: 3-4 years

Construction and infrastructure
Primary industries
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Environmental engineers usually earn
$65K-$140K per year

Fishery Officer

Āpiha Hao Ika

Fishery officers gather information on all aspects of the fishing industry and enforce fisheries laws.

Job opportunities: Poor

Training usually required: <1 year

Primary industries
Social and community services

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Fishery officers usually earn
$61K-$100K per year

Ranger

Āpiha Papa Atawhai

Rangers protect, enhance and maintain conservation and recreation areas such as regional and national parks, forests, wetlands, reserves, and sites of cultural importance.

Job opportunities: Average

Primary industries
Social and community services

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New rangers usually earn
$47K-$60K per year

Experienced rangers usually earn
$53K-$93K per year

Farmer/Farm Manager

Kaiahuwhenua/Kaiwhakahaere Pāmu

Farmers/farm managers manage and work on farms. Farmers own or lease the land, while farm managers operate farms for farm owners.

Job opportunities: Good

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Farmers/farm managers earn an average of
$78K per year

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