Ringa Tapahi
Cutters lay out and cut fabric to make clothing and soft furnishings.
Cutters usually earn
$23-$26 per hour
Kaihangarau Pūeru
Garment technicians choose clothing fabrics and designs, and make sure clothes are made to quality standards.
New garment technicians usually earn
$48K per year
Experienced garment technicians usually earn
$48K-$70K per year
Kaiwhakamahi Pūrere Tuitui
Sewing machinists stitch together clothing, canvas for tents and awnings, and soft furnishings.
Sewing machinists usually earn
$23-$25 per hour
Kaihanga Taonga Rei
Jewellers design, make, alter and repair items such as rings, bracelets, necklaces and earrings.
Manufacturing jewellers with up to five years' experience usually earn
$48K–$60K per year
Manufacturing jewellers with more than five years' experience usually earn
$60K–$100K per year
Kairehu Ahumahi
Industrial spray painters prepare, paint, powder-coat or resurface industrial parts and machinery and other items used in homes, offices and industries.
Industrial spray painters usually earn
$48K-$62K per year
Kaitunu Parāoa
Bakers prepare, bake and decorate bread, rolls, pastries, desserts, cakes and slices.
Qualified bakers usually earn
$23-$30 per hour
Kaihangarau Take Pūkaha
Mechanical engineering technicians help mechanical engineers design, develop, test and manufacture mechanical devices, including tools, engines and machines.
Entry-level mechanical engineering technicians usually earn
$48K-$65K per year
Mechanical engineering technicians in managerial roles usually earn
$85K-$140K per year
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 Waea Kawe Kōrero
Line mechanics install, repair and maintain overhead and underground power lines.
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
Mataaro Metarahi
Civil engineers plan, organise and oversee the building and maintenance of structures such as dams, bridges, sewerage systems and roads.
Civil engineers usually earn
$90K-$110K per year