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Deckhand

Ringa Paparahi

Deckhands may take care of passengers and assist in the operation of vessels such as harbour ferries and charter boats, or cast and haul in nets, lines or pots, and process fish on inshore or deep-sea fishing vessels.

Job opportunities: Good

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Deckhands on inshore fishing vessels usually earn
$48K-$55K per year

Deckhands on deep-sea fishing vessels usually earn
$48K-$90K per year

Ship's Officer

Āpiha Kaipuke

Ship's officers navigate and control the safe operation of a ship and supervise and co-ordinate the activities of deck crew.

Job opportunities: Good

Training usually required: 2 years

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Ship's officers usually earn
$60K-$130K per year

Ship's Master

Poutikanga Whakahaere Kaipuke

Ship's masters are in charge of a ship, its crew and any passengers or cargo it is carrying – on the water and in port. On tugs or pilot boats, ship's masters may guide or assist ships in and out of harbours or through difficult waterways.

Job opportunities: Good

Training usually required: 2-3 years

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Ship's masters on small vessels usually earn
$48K-$70K per year

Ship's masters on large, foreign-going vessels usually earn
$125K-$250K per year

Stevedore

Kaimahi Taunga Waka

Stevedores operate a variety of heavy machinery to load, unload, tally and stow the cargo of a ship.

Job opportunities: Average

Training usually required: 1 year

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New stevedores usually earn
$48K-$80K per year

Stevedores in a supervisory role usually earn
$80K-$130K per year

Bus Driver

Kaitaraiwa Pahi

Bus drivers operate buses and drive passengers along local, chartered or intercity routes.

Job opportunities: Good

Training usually required: <1 year

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Bus drivers in towns and cities usually earn
$27-$30 per hour

Delivery Driver

Kaitaraiwa Waka Whakarato

Delivery drivers distribute and may sell products to commercial and home delivery customers.

Job opportunities: Good

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Delivery drivers usually earn
$23-$25 per hour

Heavy Truck Driver

Kaitaraiwa Taraka Taumaha

Heavy truck drivers drive trucks with or without trailers. They may transport materials, livestock, general freight, and hazardous substances or spread fertiliser.