Kaiahuwhenua/Kaiwhakahaere Pāmu
Farmers/farm managers manage and work on farms. Farmers own or lease the land, while farm managers operate farms for farm owners.
Farmers/farm managers earn an average of
$65K 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
Kaipāmu Uru Hua Rākau/Kaiwhakahaere Uru Hua Rākau
Orchard farmers/managers plan and manage fruit and nut production in orchards.
Orchard farmers/managers with up to five years' experience usually earn
$55K-$110K per year
Orchard farmers/managers working for large organisations usually earn
$120K-$180K per year
Kaiwhakahaere Māpu Kau
Dairy herd managers run daily dairy farming operations such as feeding and milking cows, monitoring animal health and environmental management.
Assistant dairy herd managers usually earn
$48K-$88K per year
Experienced dairy herd managers usually earn
$51K-$90K 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
Āpiha Hao Ika
Fishery officers gather information on all aspects of the fishing industry and enforce fisheries laws.
Fishery officers usually earn
$61K-$100K per year
Māngai Taiao Ahuwhenua
Agricultural/horticultural field representatives sell products such as farm equipment, and advise clients on crop and livestock management.
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
Kaiwhakapakari Hōiho
Horse trainers train horses for racing, and are responsible for their care at a stable or race track.
Pay rates for horse trainers vary depending on their ability, experience and level of success.
Kaiāwhina Pāmu Kau
Dairy farm assistants help farmers with a variety of tasks, including caring for and milking cows, repairs and maintenance, and other farming activities.
New dairy farm assistants usually earn
$42K-$43K per year
Experienced dairy farm assistants usually earn
$43K-$80K per year
Kaiwhakahaere Mīraka Kau
Sharemilkers either milk a dairy farmer's cows for a profit share, or own a herd of cows and milk them on an owner's land for a profit share.
Sharemilkers usually earn
$64K-$97K per year
