Kaimahi Mīti/Mātaitai
Meat/seafood process workers process, grade and package meat, fish or shellfish for local and overseas markets. Some also slaughter animals.
Meat/seafood process workers usually earn
$44K-$86K per year
Kaihanga Taiapa
Fencers construct and repair fences, barriers or walls made of timber, metal, wire, chain-link or other materials.
Fencers usually earn
$21-$30 per hour
Fencing contractors usually earn
$45-$62 per hour
Kaimahi Waonui/Tope Rākau
Forestry and logging workers plant, maintain, measure, cut and clear trees from forests.
Trainee forestry and logging workers usually earn
$44K-$65K per year
Qualified forestry and logging workers usually earn
$65K-$75K per year
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
Kaihoahoa Whakapaipai Whenua
Landscapers design, develop, maintain and remodel gardens and landscapes.
Landscapers in training usually earn
$21-$23 per hour
Landscapers in managerial positions usually earn
$28-$40 per hour
Kaiwhakamahi Mīra Puru Rākau
Pulp and paper mill operators operate, maintain and repair machines that make pulp and paper.
Trainee pulp and paper mill operators usually earn
$44K-$50K per year
Qualified pulp and paper mill operators usually earn
$50K-$100K per year
Kaikuti Hipi
Shearers with one to three years’ experience usually earn
$44K-$65K per year
Shearers with more than three years’ experience usually earn
$65K-$130K 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
