Kaimāhiti Wūru
Wool classers sort wool into categories. They ensure wool is clean, identified and documented for sale.
Wool classers are paid per fleece and usually earn
$50-$60 per hour
Kaipūtaiao Ahuwhenua
Agricultural/horticultural scientists study farm animals, soils, pastures and crops to improve growth, health and quality, and to prevent pests and disease.
Graduate agricultural/horticultural scientists usually earn
$65K-$75K per year
Senior agricultural/horticultural scientists usually earn
$80K-$150K per year
Mataaro Matū
Chemical engineers design, develop and operate equipment and processes used to manufacture chemicals and products.
Chemical engineers usually earn an average of
$100K per year
Kaitiaki Taonga
Curators research, develop, exhibit and maintain collections for museums, art galleries and artists.
Curators at regional museums usually earn
$55K-$65K per year
Senior curators at larger museums usually earn
$65K-$95K per year
Pūkenga Whare Wānanga
Tertiary lecturers teach at universities, Te Pūkenga, wānanga and other post-secondary education providers. They also carry out research and do administrative tasks.
Assistant lecturers and lecturers usually earn
$50K-$108K per year
Senior lecturers, associate professors and professors usually earn
$77K-$213K per year
Kaipūtaiao Ao Tūroa
Environmental scientists study human effects on the environment such as climate change, pollution and loss of biodiversity. They also advise on how to avoid or reduce these harmful effects.
Environmental scientists usually earn
$58K-$165K per year
Kaiwhakatakoto Taera Pakitara, Taera Papa
Wall and floor tilers lay ceramic, clay, slate, marble and glass tiles.
Wall and floor tilers with up to three years' experience usually earn
$23-$25 per hour
Wall and floor tilers with more than three years' experience usually earn
$25-$35 per hour
Kaiwhakapaipai Waka
Vehicle groomers/cleaners clean and polish vehicles, and may also drive, park and maintain vehicles.
Vehicle groomers/cleaners usually earn
$23 per hour
Ringa Tiri Pereki/Ringa Tiri Poraka
Brick and blocklayers lay bricks, concrete blocks and tiles to construct or repair buildings, walls, arches, chimneys or paved areas.
Brick and blocklayers with up to five years' experience usually earn
$23-$25 per hour
Brick and blocklayers with over five years' experience usually earn
$25-$60 per hour
Kaitauārai Whare
Building insulators install or apply special material to buildings or equipment to prevent or reduce heat, cold, air, sound or moisture loss.
New building insulators usually earn
$23-$24 per hour
Experienced building insulators usually earn
$23-$30 per hour