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Biotechnologist

Ringa Hangarau Koiora

Biotechnologists use their knowledge of living things to develop new animal or plant products such as medicines and pest-resistant crops.

Job opportunities: Good

Training usually required: 3-5 years

Manufacturing and technology
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Biotechnologists usually earn
$42K-$75K per year

Senior biotechnologists with PhDs usually earn
$76K-$130K per year

Farm Assistant

Kaimahi Pāmu

Farm assistants help farmers with a variety of tasks, including raising and caring for animals, repairs and maintenance, tractor work and other farming activities.

Job opportunities: Good

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Farm assistants usually earn
$42K-$53K per year

Geologists study Earth processes, such as earthquakes, floods and volcanic eruptions, to predict future events. They also advise on natural hazards and how to develop or use the Earth's land and resources.

Job opportunities: Average

Training usually required: 3-7 years

Services industries
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New geologists usually earn
$65K-$75K per year

Senior geologists usually earn
$120K-$180K per year

Fishery Officer

Āpiha Hao Ika

Fishery officers gather information on all aspects of the fishing industry and enforce fisheries laws.

Job opportunities: Poor

Training usually required: <1 year

Primary industries
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Fishery officers usually earn
$61K-$100K per year

Agricultural/Horticultural Field Representative

Māngai Taiao Ahuwhenua

Agricultural/horticultural field representatives sell products such as farm equipment, and advise clients on crop and livestock management.

Job opportunities: Good

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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

Horse Trainer

Kaiwhakapakari Hōiho

Horse trainers train horses for racing, and are responsible for their care at a stable or race track.

Job opportunities: Average

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Pay rates for horse trainers vary depending on their ability, experience and level of success.

Nursery Grower/Worker

Kaiwhakatipu/Kaimahi Otaota

Nursery growers/workers grow young plants, flowers, trees and shrubs for sale or for use in parks and gardens.

Job opportunities: Average

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Nursery growers/workers usually earn
$21-$25 per hour

Senior nursery growers/workers usually earn
$25-$31 per hour

Dairy Farm Assistant

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.