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Agricultural/Horticultural Consultant

Kaitohutohu Ahuwhenua

Agricultural/horticultural consultants advise farmers, growers and organisations on business, production and land management solutions.

Job opportunities: Good

Training usually required: 3 years

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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

Horse Trainer

Kaiwhakapakari Hōiho

Horse trainers train horses for racing, and are responsible for their care at a stable or race track.

Job opportunities: Average

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Pay rates for horse trainers vary depending on their ability, experience and level of success.

Arborist

Kaitiaki Rākau

Arborists plant and remove trees, prune branches and treat disease.

Job opportunities: Good

Training usually required: 1-3 years

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Arborists with up to five years' experience usually earn
$23-$25 per hour

Arborists with more than five years' experience usually earn
$25-$35 per hour

Beekeeper

Kaitiaki Pī

Beekeepers look after beehives in apiaries that produce honey, wax, pollen and other bee products. They may also offer pollination services to horticultural and seed crop producers.

Job opportunities: Average

Training usually required: 1-2 years

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Beekeepers with up to four years’ experience usually earn
$48K-$70K per year

Beekeepers who manage apiaries usually earn
$65K-$120K per year

Crop Farmer/Manager

Kaiahuwhenua Huangakai/Kaiwhakahaere Huangakai

Crop farmers/managers plan and manage plant production on farms and in vineyards and hothouses.

Job opportunities: Good

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Crop farmers/managers with up to five years' experience usually earn
$55K-$110K per year

Crop farmers/managers working for large organisations usually earn
$120K-$180K per year

Crop Worker

Kaimahi Huangakai

Crop workers assist with the growing and harvesting of fruit, vegetables and other produce on farms, market gardens, orchards and vineyards.

Job opportunities: Good

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Crop workers usually earn
$23-$24 per hour

Crop workers who supervise others usually earn
$23-$25 per hour

Dairy Farmer

Kaiahuwhenua Miraka Kau

Dairy farmers plan and manage milk production by cows, maintain pasture and monitor environmental impacts on farms.

Job opportunities: Good

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Dairy farm assistants and herd managers usually earn an average of
$55K-$67K per year

Dairy farm managers and operations managers usually earn an average of
$83K-$103K per year

Farm Assistant

Kaimahi Pāmu

Farm assistants help farmers with a variety of tasks, including raising and caring for animals, repairs and maintenance, tractor work and other farming activities.