Search Results

Food Technologist

Kaihangarau Kai

Food technologists research, develop and improve food and drink products and their processing, packaging, storage and safety.

Job opportunities: Good

Training usually required: 3-5 years

Manufacturing and technology
Primary industries

More

New food technologists usually earn
$50K-$75K per year

Senior food technologists with more experience usually earn
$100K-$140K per year

Cafe Worker

Kaimahi Toa Kawhe

Cafe workers prepare, serve and sell food and drinks to customers at delicatessens, cafes, canteens and takeaway bars.

Job opportunities: Good

Services industries

More

Cafe workers usually earn
$23-$30 per hour

Food and Beverage Factory Worker

Kaimahi Tohitū Whakanao Kai/Inu

Food and beverage factory workers prepare ingredients, operate machinery, and bottle or package food and drink.

Job opportunities: Average

Manufacturing and technology

More

Food and beverage factory workers usually earn
$23-$25 per hour

Cafe/Restaurant Manager

Kaiwhakahaere Toa Kawhe/Wharekai

Cafe/restaurant managers are in charge of running cafes, restaurants and fast food outlets. They may also run catering businesses.

Job opportunities: Good

Services industries

More

Cafe managers earn an average of
$28 per hour

Restaurant managers earn an average of
$36 per hour

Cook

Ringawera

Cooks prepare, cook and serve food. They work in cafes, bars, hospitals, schools, daycare centres, fast food outlets, or for caterers.

Job opportunities: Good

Services industries

More

Cooks usually earn
$25-$27 per hour

Waiter/Waitress

Kaitiaki Tēpu Kai

Waiters/waitresses serve food and drinks in restaurants, hotels, clubs and other eating places.

Job opportunities: Good

Services industries

More

Waiters/waitresses earn an average of
$24 per hour

Agricultural/Horticultural Scientist

Kaipūtaiao Ahuwhenua

Agricultural/horticultural scientists study farm animals, soils, pastures and crops to improve growth, health and quality, and to prevent pests and disease.

Job opportunities: Good

Training usually required: 5-9 years

Primary industries

More

Graduate agricultural/horticultural scientists usually earn
$65K-$75K per year

Senior agricultural/horticultural scientists usually earn
$80K-$150K per year

Chemical Engineer

Mataaro Matū

Chemical engineers design, develop and operate equipment and processes used to manufacture chemicals and products.

Job opportunities: Good

Training usually required: 3-4 years

Manufacturing and technology

More

Chemical engineers usually earn an average of
$100K per year

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.

Job opportunities: Good

Training usually required: 3-9 years

Primary industries

More

Microbiologists usually earn
$48K-$75K per year

Senior microbiologists usually earn
$75K-$130K per year

Dietitian

Pūkenga Whakaita Kai (Ngā Tohunga Mātai Kai)

Dietitians provide advice and counselling about diet, food and nutrition to individuals and communities. They also design nutrition programmes to support health and wellbeing.

Job opportunities: Average

Training usually required: 5 years

Services industries
Social and community services

More

Qualified dietitians usually earn
$59K-$86K per year

Senior dietitians usually earn
$88K-$119K per year

Refine your search

Job search results

Job search results