Author
Kaituhi Pukapuka
Authors write stories, scripts, poems, blogs or plays for publication or production, to entertain and inform people.
- Job opportunities
- Poor
Pay rates for authors vary depending on the success of their works.
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Journalist
Kairīpoata Pepa
Journalists research and produce stories for websites, print, radio, television and other media.
- Job opportunities
- Poor
- Training usually required
- 1-3 years
Journalists usually earn
$48K-$100K per year
Communications Professional
Ngaio Whakawhitiwhiti Kōrero
Communications professionals develop strategies to promote the image of organisations to the public, shareholders and employees.
- Job opportunities
- Good
- Training usually required
- 1-3 years
Communications professionals usually earn
$110K-$130K per year
Senior communications professionals can earn
$130K-$180K per year
Sound Technician
Kaihangarau Oro
Sound technicians operate and maintain the equipment used to record, mix and amplify sound for radio, film, television, music and events.
- Job opportunities
- Poor
Sound technicians usually earn
$48K-$80K per year
Architect
Kaihoahoa Whare
Architects plan, design and advise on the construction and alteration of buildings and other structures.
- Job opportunities
- Average
- Training usually required
- 8-10 years
Architects usually earn
$65K-$124K per year
Architects can earn
$48K-$171K per year
Architectural Technician
Kaihangarau Hoahoa Whare
Architectural technicians create drawings and make models of building structures, research construction materials, and assist with building consent processes.
- Job opportunities
- Average
- Training usually required
- 2 years
Architectural technicians usually earn
$70K-$125K per year
Archivist
Kaitiaki Pūranga
Archivists assess, organise, store and provide access to records and documents of long-term historical or research value. They also advise people and organisations about their archives.
- Job opportunities
- Average
- Training usually required
- 3-5 years
Archivists with up to four years' experience usually earn
$48K-$60K per year
Archivists with five or more years' experience usually earn
$60K-$70K per year
Animator/Digital Artist
Kaiwhakahauora/Ringa Toi Mamati
Animators and digital artists use software, models, photography and drawings to create still and moving images for advertisements, film, print, web or television.
- Job opportunities
- Average
- Training usually required
- 3 years
Animators/digital artists can earn
$55K-$100K per year
Motion designers can earn
$48k-$120K per year
Event Manager
Kaiwhakahaere Tauwhāinga
Event managers plan, promote and run events, such as conferences, for a variety of clients.
- Job opportunities
- Good
New event managers usually earn
$48K-$50K per year
Event managers with three or more years' experience usually earn
$50K-$75K per year
Film and Video Editor
Ētita Kiriata/Ētita Ataata
Film and video editors assemble video, graphics, audio and text into a finished product for films, television programs, video productions or commercials.
- Job opportunities
- Poor
Film and video editors earn an average of
$27 per hour