Kaimahi Huangakai
Crop workers assist with the growing and harvesting of fruit, vegetables and other produce on farms, market gardens, orchards and vineyards.
Crop workers usually earn
$24-$25 per hour
Kaiparuauru Kerepe
Viticulturists grow and harvest grapes from grapevines, and manage vineyards.
Vineyard workers and supervisors usually earn
$49K-$53K per year
Vineyard managers and viticulturists usually earn
$63K-$128K per year
Kaihangarau Ahuwhenua
Agricultural technicians perform tests and experiments, and provide technical support to assist agricultural scientists in areas such as research, production, servicing and marketing.
Agricultural technicians with up to five years' experience usually earn
$49K-$65K per year
Senior agricultural technicians with five or more years' experience usually earn
$55K-$85K 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
$78K per year
Kaihoahoa Whakapaipai Whenua
Landscapers design, develop, maintain and remodel gardens and landscapes.
Landscapers in training usually earn
$24 per hour
Experienced landscapers usually earn
$25-$36 per hour
Kaikuti Hipi
Shearers with one to three years’ experience usually earn
$49K-$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
Kaitohutohu Ahuwhenua
Agricultural/horticultural consultants advise farmers, growers and organisations on business, production and land management solutions.
Agricultural/horticultural consultants with less than five years’ experience usually earn
$50K-$85K per year
Agricultural/horticultural consultants with more than five years’ experience usually earn
$85K-$150K per year
Kaitiaki Rākau
Arborists plant and remove trees, prune branches and treat disease.
Arborists with up to five years' experience usually earn
$24-$25 per hour
Arborists with more than five years' experience usually earn
$25-$35 per hour
