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Mechanical Engineering Technician

Kaihangarau Take Pūkaha

Mechanical engineering technicians help mechanical engineers design, develop, test and manufacture mechanical devices, including tools, engines and machines.

Job opportunities: Good

Training usually required: 2-4 years

Manufacturing and technology

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Entry-level mechanical engineering technicians usually earn
$45K-$65K per year

Mechanical engineering technicians in managerial roles usually earn
$85K-$140K per year

Meat/Seafood Process Worker

Kaimahi Mīti/Mātaitai

Meat/seafood process workers process, grade and package meat, fish or shellfish for local and overseas markets. Some also slaughter animals.

Job opportunities: Good

Primary industries
Manufacturing and technology

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Meat/seafood process workers usually earn
$44K-$86K per year

Automotive Electrician

Kaimahi Hiko ā-Waka

Automotive electricians install, maintain and repair electrical wiring, parts and electrical and electronic systems in vehicles.

Job opportunities: Good

Training usually required: 3-4 years

Manufacturing and technology

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Unqualified automotive electricians usually earn
$21-$24 per hour

Qualified automotive electricians usually earn
$24-$44 per hour

Biomedical Engineer

Mataaro Rongoā Koiora

Biomedical engineers design, build and maintain medical equipment, artificial body parts and computer programs to help treat disabilities, diseases, or injuries.

Job opportunities: Good

Training usually required: 4 years

Social and community services
Manufacturing and technology

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Biomedical engineers with up to 10 years' experience usually earn
$49K-$72K per year

Senior biomedical engineers with over 10 years' experience usually earn
$72K-$120K per year

Metal Worker

Kaimahi Maitai

Metal workers make patterns and moulds for metal castings, heat and hammer metal into shape, and repair metal parts and equipment.

Job opportunities: Poor

Training usually required: 4 years

Construction and infrastructure
Manufacturing and technology

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Metal workers usually earn
$21-$29 per hour

Mechanical engineers design and give advice on the building and repair of machines and tools. They also investigate problems and faults with machinery, and study ways to improve manufacturing and energy production.