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Biochemist

Kairarau Matū Koiora

Biochemists study the chemical structure and function of animals, plants and micro-organisms such as bacteria and viruses. They use this research to develop medical, industrial and agricultural products.

Job opportunities: Average

Training usually required: 3-9 years

Manufacturing and technology
Primary industries

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Biochemists usually earn
$48K-$75K per year

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

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
Primary industries

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Biotechnologists usually earn
$48K-$75K per year

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

Chemist

Kairarau Matū

Chemists study the make-up and behaviour of chemicals, and may use their findings to develop new products and processes.

Job opportunities: Good

Training usually required: 5 years

Manufacturing and technology
Services industries

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Chemists can earn
$65K-$120K per year

Chemists with PhDs or more responsibility can earn up to
$150K per year

Fashion Designer

Kaihoahoa Kākahu

Fashion designers design clothing and accessories.

Job opportunities: Poor

Training usually required: 1-3 years

Manufacturing and technology
Creative industries

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Junior fashion designers usually earn
$48K-$50K per year

Experienced fashion designers usually earn
$50K-$160K per year

Technical Writer

Kaitito Hangarau

Technical writers create content for printed and online media, such as user guides and webpages, and present it in a way that can be easily accessed and understood.

Job opportunities: Good

Manufacturing and technology
Services industries

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New technical writers usually earn
$50K-$60K per year

Experienced technical writers usually earn
$60K-$130K per year

Cutter

Ringa Tapahi

Cutters lay out and cut fabric to make clothing and soft furnishings.

Job opportunities: Average

Training usually required: >1 year

Manufacturing and technology
Creative industries

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Cutters usually earn
$23-$26 per hour

Garment Technician

Kaihangarau Pūeru

Garment technicians choose clothing fabrics and designs, and make sure clothes are made to quality standards.

Job opportunities: Average

Training usually required: 1 year

Manufacturing and technology
Creative industries

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New garment technicians usually earn
$48K per year

Experienced garment technicians usually earn
$48K-$70K per year

Sewing Machinist

Kaiwhakamahi Pūrere Tuitui

Sewing machinists stitch together clothing, canvas for tents and awnings, and soft furnishings.

Job opportunities: Good

Training usually required: <1 year

Manufacturing and technology
Creative industries

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Sewing machinists usually earn
$23-$25 per hour

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
$48K-$65K per year

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

Line Mechanic

Kaimahi Waea Kawe Kōrero

Line mechanics install, repair and maintain overhead and underground power lines.

Job opportunities: Good

Training usually required: 2 years

Construction and infrastructure
Manufacturing and technology

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Line mechanics with up to five years’ experience usually earn
$48K-$60K per year

Line mechanics with five or more years' experience usually earn
$60K-$100K per year

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