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

Chemists with PhDs or more responsibility can earn up to
$150K 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
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New technical writers usually earn
$50K-$60K per year

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

Winemaker

Kaihanga Waina

Winemakers make wine from grapes and other fruit.

Job opportunities: Average

Manufacturing and technology
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Cellar hands and assistant winemakers usually earn
$48K to $83K per year

Winemakers and chief winemakers usually earn
$89K-$211K per year

Penetration Tester

Kaiwhakamātautau Mūrere

Penetration testers investigate security weaknesses in online systems and databases.

Job opportunities: Good

Training usually required: 1-4 years

Manufacturing and technology

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Penetration testers usually earn
$100K-$200K per year

Information Technology Helpdesk/Support Technician

Kaihangarau Āwhina Hangarau Pārongo

Information technology (IT) helpdesk/support technicians set up computer and IT equipment and identify and fix hardware and software problems

Job opportunities: Good

Training usually required: 1-3 years

Manufacturing and technology

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IT helpdesk/support technicians usually earn
$60K-$90K per year

IT helpdesk/support team leaders can earn
$90K-$120K per year

Software Developer

Kaihanga Pūmanawa Rorohiko

Software developers create and maintain computer software, websites and software applications (apps).

Job opportunities: Good

Training usually required: 1-3 years

Manufacturing and technology

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Software developers usually earn
$85K- $139K per year

Software developers can earn
$60K-$172K per year

Architect

Kaihoahoa Whare

Architects plan, design and advise on the construction and alteration of buildings and other structures.

Job opportunities: Average

Training usually required: 8-10 years

Construction and infrastructure
Manufacturing and technology
Creative industries

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Architects usually earn
$65K-$124K per year

Architects can earn
$48K-$171K per year

Architectural Technician

Kaihangarau Hoahoa Whare

Architectural technicians create drawings and make models of building structures, research construction materials, and assist with building consent processes.

Job opportunities: Average

Training usually required: 2 years

Construction and infrastructure
Manufacturing and technology
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Architectural technicians usually earn
$70K-$125K per year

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