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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
Primary industries

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

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

Upholsterer

Kaiwhakapaipai Uhinga Waka

Upholsterers make or repair the springs, padding, linings and covers of furniture.

Job opportunities: Average

Manufacturing and technology
Creative industries

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Trainee upholsterers usually earn
$44K-$50K per year

Qualified upholsterers usually earn
$50K-$62K per year

Product Assembler

Kaiwaihanga Taputapu

Product assemblers put together parts of metal products, machinery, electrical and electronic equipment, telecommunications equipment, joinery products and other goods.

Job opportunities: Poor

Manufacturing and technology

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Product assemblers with up to three years’ experience usually earn
$44K-$45K per year

Product assemblers with more than three years’ experience usually earn
$45K-$50K per year

Wood Processing Worker

Kaimahi Kani Rākau

Wood processing workers set up and use woodworking machinery to cut logs into timber for building, furniture and other products.

Job opportunities: Average

Training usually required: 1-2 years

Manufacturing and technology
Primary industries

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Wood processing workers usually earn
$47K-$50K per year

Watchmaker and Repairer

Kaihanga/Kaiwhakatika Karaka/Matawā

Watchmakers and repairers clean, repair and assemble mechanical or electronic timepieces such as watches and clocks.

Job opportunities: Poor

Training usually required: 4 years

Manufacturing and technology
Services industries

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Watchmakers usually earn
$47K-$55K per year

Watchmakers running their own business usually earn
$80K per year

Brewer

Kaitoroī

Brewers use brewing equipment and processes to convert malted barley or other grains into beer, and control or manage the production and packaging of beer.