Mataaro Tāhiko
Electronics engineers design and oversee production of electronic equipment such as radios, televisions, computers, washing machines and telecommunication systems. They may also work in sales and technical support.
Electronics engineers usually earn an average of
$100K per year
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.
New dairy processing operators usually earn
$50K-$60K per year
Senior dairy processing operators usually earn
$70K-$80K per year
Ringa Hangarau Koiora
Biotechnologists use their knowledge of living things to develop new animal or plant products such as medicines and pest-resistant crops.
Biotechnologists usually earn
$42K-$75K per year
Senior biotechnologists with PhDs usually earn
$76K-$130K per year
Kaiwhakamau Taea
Tyre technicians remove, repair and fit tyres for all types of vehicles. They also advise customers on different types of tyres, and check and adjust vehicle wheel alignment.
Tyre technicians usually earn
$22-$26 per hour
Kaiwhakahaere Rawa Pūngao, Rawa Matū
Energy and chemical plant operators monitor, control and maintain machinery and equipment at industrial sites such as power stations.
New energy and chemical plant operators usually earn
$70K-$80K per year
Energy and chemical plant operators with five or more years' experience usually earn
$80K-$180K per year
Kaiwhakapaipai Uhinga Waka
Upholsterers make or repair the springs, padding, linings and covers of furniture.
Trainee upholsterers usually earn
$44K-$50K per year
Qualified upholsterers usually earn
$50K-$62K per year
Kaiwaihanga Taputapu
Product assemblers put together parts of metal products, machinery, electrical and electronic equipment, telecommunications equipment, joinery products and other goods.
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
Mataaro Kaipuke
Marine engineers operate, service and repair engines, and mechanical and electronic equipment on ships and boats.
New marine engineers usually earn
$60K-$80K per year
Experienced marine engineers usually earn
$80K-$180K per year
Kaihangarau Utauta Whakaora
Biomedical technicians make, modify, maintain and repair mechanical and electronic medical equipment such as clinical machines, surgical instruments and implants.
Biomedical technicians usually earn
$58K-$86K per year
Senior biomedical technicians usually earn
$87K-$104K per year
Kaihanga Tākaro
Game developers write, design, program, animate and test games for computers, gaming consoles, tablets and mobile phones.
New game developers usually earn
$60K-$80K per year
Experienced game developers usually earn
$80K-$100K per year