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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

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

Beekeeper

Kaitiaki Pī

Beekeepers look after beehives in apiaries that produce honey, wax, pollen and other bee products. They may also offer pollination services to horticultural and seed crop producers.

Job opportunities: Average

Training usually required: 1-2 years

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Beekeepers with up to four years’ experience usually earn
$47K-$70K per year

Beekeepers who manage apiaries usually earn
$65K-$120K per year

Landscaper

Kaihoahoa Whakapaipai Whenua

Landscapers design, develop, maintain and remodel gardens and landscapes.

Job opportunities: Average

Construction and infrastructure
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Landscapers in training usually earn
$23 per hour

Landscapers in managerial positions usually earn
$28-$40 per hour

Groundsperson

Kaimanaaki Papa

Groundspeople are in charge of the turf (grass), tracks and pitches at sports fields, golf courses, public areas, schools and racecourses.

Job opportunities: Good

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Groundspeople with up to two years' experience usually earn
$47K-$60K per year

Head groundspeople and managers usually earn
$60K-$100K per year

Gardener

Kaitiaki Māra

Gardeners plant and maintain lawns, trees, shrubs and flowers in public or private gardens and parks.

Job opportunities: Average

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Gardeners usually earn
$23-$30 per hour

Agricultural Technician

Kaihangarau Ahuwhenua

Agricultural technicians perform tests and experiments, and provide technical support to assist agricultural scientists in areas such as research, production, servicing and marketing.