Ringa Kirituhi
Tattoo artists use sterilised skin-piercing equipment and ink or jewellery to decorate people's skin.
Pay rates for tattoo artists vary depending on your talent and how well you promote your service.
Kaiako Reo Pākehā (ki te Hunga Kōrero Reo Kē)
Teachers of English to speakers of other languages (ESOL teachers) teach people from non-English speaking backgrounds how to speak, read and write English.
ESOL teachers usually earn
$48K-$80K per year
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.
New technical writers usually earn
$50K-$60K per year
Experienced technical writers usually earn
$60K-$130K per year
Mataaro Whitiwhiti Kōrero
Telecommunications engineers design, test and build telecommunications networks and systems.
Telecommunications engineers with up to three years’ experience usually earn
$60K-$65K per year
Telecommunications engineers with more than three years’ experience usually earn
$65K-$140K 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
Pūkenga Whare Wānanga
Tertiary lecturers teach at universities, Te Pūkenga, wānanga and other post-secondary education providers. They also carry out research and do administrative tasks.
Assistant lecturers and lecturers usually earn
$50K-$108K per year
Senior lecturers, associate professors and professors usually earn
$77K-$213K per year
Kaitātari Whakamātautau
Test analysts design and carry out tests for computer software and systems, analyse results, and identify and report problems.
Test analysts usually earn
$80K-$130K per year
Test managers usually earn
$130K-$200K 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
Kaitaraiwa Rerewhenua
Train drivers drive passenger or freight trains. They may shift (shunt) carriages and wagons using trains or remote controls.
Trainee train drivers usually earn
$27-$43 per hour
Qualified train drivers and team leaders can earn
$47-$58 per hour
Kaihoahoa Wheako Whakamahi
User experience (UX) designers design how products such as websites and apps look and work, based on users' needs.
User experience designers usually earn
$100K-$175K per year