Kaikuti Hipi
Shearers with one to three years’ experience usually earn
$48K-$65K per year
Shearers with more than three years’ experience usually earn
$65K-$130K per year
Kaihanga Waina
Winemakers make wine from grapes and other fruit.
Cellar hands and assistant winemakers usually earn
$48K to $83K per year
Winemakers and chief winemakers usually earn
$89K-$211K per year
Āpiha Ao Koiora
Biosecurity officers check areas of land for harmful animals or plants and arrange for, or help with, pest destruction and control.
Biosecurity officers usually earn
$65K-$80K per year
Biosecurity officers with more responsibility can earn
$100K per year
Kaikimi/Kaihopu Kararehe
Hunters and trappers shoot or trap animals to remove pests and control disease, and for food, fur, or research.
Pay for hunters and trappers depends on the type of work they do and their experience.
Kaiako Kurī
Dog trainers train dogs and diagnose and treat their behaviour problems.
Dog trainers can earn
$48K-$50K per year
Kaimātai Koiora Mororiki
Microbiologists study micro-organisms, such as bacteria, viruses and fungi, and the effects they have on plants, animals and humans. They also develop products from micro-organisms to benefit humans or the environment.
Microbiologists usually earn
$48K-$75K per year
Senior microbiologists usually earn
$75K-$130K per year
Kaihanga Taiapa
Fencers construct and repair fences, barriers or walls made of timber, metal, wire, chain-link or other materials.
Fencers usually earn
$23-$30 per hour
Fencing contractors usually earn
$45-$62 per hour
Kaipūtaiao Ao Tūroa
Environmental scientists study human effects on the environment such as climate change, pollution and loss of biodiversity. They also advise on how to avoid or reduce these harmful effects.
Environmental scientists usually earn
$76K-$129K per year
Environmental scientists can earn
$55K-$163K per year
Kairarau Matū Koiora
Biochemists study the chemical structure and function of animals, plants and micro-organisms such as bacteria and viruses. They use this research to develop medical, industrial and agricultural products.
Biochemists usually earn
$48K-$75K per year
Senior biochemists with PhDs usually earn
$76K-$130K per year
Kaihangarau Kai
Food technologists research, develop and improve food and drink products and their processing, packaging, storage and safety.
Food technologists usually earn
$68K-$115K per year
Food technologists can earn
$49K-$148K per year