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Navy Officer

Āpiha Tauā Moana

Navy officers train navy sailors, manage field exercises and lead sailors in combat, peacekeeping missions, border patrols and disaster relief.

Job opportunities: Average

Training usually required: <1 year

Services industries
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Navy officer cadets usually earn
$51K per year

Lieutenant commanders can earn
$101K-$133K 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

Primary industries

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Crop workers usually earn
$23-$24 per hour

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

Police Officer

Pirihimana

Police officers work to prevent and solve crime, keep the peace, and respond to criminal activities and emergencies.

Job opportunities: Average

Training usually required: <1 year

Social and community services

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Police officers with one to four years’ experience usually earn
$75K-$83K per year

Forensic Scientist

Kaipūtaiao Taihara

Forensic scientists apply scientific knowledge and skills to investigate crimes and help the police find or eliminate crime suspects. They may research developing or improving forensic techniques.

Job opportunities: Poor

Training usually required: 4-5 years

Manufacturing and technology
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Forensic scientists working as senior forensic technicians usually earn
$74K-$88K per year

Senior forensic scientists with extra responsibilities can earn
$115K-$166K per year

Surveyor

Kairūri

Surveyors plan, direct and conduct survey work to determine the position of boundaries, locations, topographic features and built structures.

Job opportunities: Good

Training usually required: 4 years

Construction and infrastructure

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Licensed surveyors usually earn
$90K-$110K per year

Health Promoter

Kaiwhakatairanga Hauora

Health promoters work with communities and groups to develop ways to improve people’s health. They also work with government agencies to improve environmental conditions.

Job opportunities: Average

Training usually required: 1-3 years

Social and community services

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Qualified health promoters usually earn
$58K-$86K per year

Senior health promoters can earn
$87K-$119K per year

Army Officer

Āpiha Ope Tauā

Army officers train army soldiers, manage field exercises and lead soldiers in combat, security operations, peacekeeping missions and disaster relief.

Job opportunities: Average

Training usually required: 1-2 years

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Army officer cadets usually earn
$51K-$74K per year

Majors can earn
$101K-$133K per year

Army Soldier

Hōia Ope Tauā

Army soldiers defend their country, forming highly skilled teams that work together in combat and security operations, peacekeeping missions, humanitarian assistance and disaster relief.