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
$48K-$86K per year
Kaimahi Maitai
Metal workers make patterns and moulds for metal castings, heat and hammer metal into shape, and repair metal parts and equipment.
Metal workers usually earn
$23-$29 per hour
Kaimahi Kani Rākau
Wood processing workers set up and use woodworking machinery to cut logs into timber for building, furniture and other products.
Wood processing workers usually earn
$48K-$50K per year
Kaiwhakapaipai Uhinga Waka
Upholsterers make or repair the springs, padding, linings and covers of furniture.
Trainee upholsterers usually earn
$48K-$50K per year
Qualified upholsterers usually earn
$50K-$62K per year
Kaihanga/Kaiwhakatika Karaka/Matawā
Watchmakers and repairers clean, repair and assemble mechanical or electronic timepieces such as watches and clocks.
Watchmakers usually earn
$48K-$55K per year
Watchmakers running their own business usually earn
$80K per year
Kaihangarau Torotoro Waea
Telecommunications technicians install, maintain and repair electronic communications equipment in telecommunications networks and internet supply systems.
Telecommunications technicians with up to five years' experience usually earn
$48K-$75K per year
Senior telecommunications technicians with more than five years' experience usually earn
$75K-$95K per year
Kaiwhakamahi Whakapai Wai (Paru)
Water/wastewater treatment operators run water and wastewater treatment plants. They treat water so that it is acceptable to drink. They also control the disposal of sewage and industrial wastewater.
Water/wastewater treatment operators with up to two years' experience usually earn
$48K-$70K per year
Water/wastewater treatment operators with two or more years' experience usually earn
$50K-$130K per year
Kaimahi Kaka-aku
Textile process operators carry out a variety of tasks in the production of materials such as fabric, canvas, yarn and carpet.
Textile process operators usually earn
$23-$24 per hour
Kaihangarua/Kaiwetewete
Recyclers/dismantlers take apart, separate, sort and sell materials to be recycled or reused.
Recyclers/dismantlers usually earn
$23-$25 per hour
Kaihangarau Pūrere Whakamātao
Refrigeration/air-conditioning technicians install, service and maintain refrigeration and air-conditioning systems.
Qualified refrigeration/air-conditioning technicians usually earn
$50K-$95K per year