Kaimahi Mīti/Mātaitai
Meat/seafood process workers process, grade and package meat, fish or shellfish for local and overseas markets. Some also slaughter animals.
Meat/seafood process workers usually earn
$48K-$86K per year
Kaiwhakamahi Wakaranga
Crane operators use cranes to move objects such as materials on construction sites, containers on wharves, and heavy parts in factories.
Crane operators usually earn
$23-$35 per hour
Experienced large crane operators usually earn
$60-$70 per hour
Kaimahi Hiko
Electricians test, install, maintain and repair electrical systems and equipment.
Electricians usually earn
$31-$51 per hour
Electricians can earn
$23-$63 per hour
Kaihangarau/Kaihoahoa Mataaro Metarahi
Civil engineering technicians/draughtspeople plan and draw the technical details for building and repairing roads, bridges, buildings and other structures.
Civil engineering technicians/draughtspeople with one to four years' experience usually earn
$50K-$70K per year
Civil engineering technicians/draughtspeople with more than four years' experience usually earn
$70K-$110K per year
Kaihanga Kapata Taonga
Cabinet makers make and repair fittings and furniture for homes, businesses and boats.
Cabinet makers usually earn
$48K-$60K per year
Kaihanga Taonga ā-Whare
Joiners use timber and board products to make fittings such as cabinets, doors, window frames and stairs.
New joiners usually earn
$23-$25 per hour
Experienced joiners usually earn
$30-$35 per hour
Kaimahi Hiko ā-Waka
Automotive electricians install, maintain and repair electrical wiring, parts and electrical and electronic systems in vehicles.
Qualified automotive electricians usually earn
$32-$45 per hour
Kaihangarau Pūkaha Waka
Automotive technicians service and repair vehicles and their parts and systems.
Automotive technicians usually earn
$26-$39 per hour
Automotive technicians can earn
$23-$48 per hour
Mataaro Piharoa
Fabrication engineers make, install and repair metal products such as vents, handrails, boilers, aircraft and boat parts, or beams and girders for construction projects.
Fabrication engineers usually earn
$60K-$70K per year
Experienced fabrication engineers can earn
$80K or more per year
Kaihangarau Pūrere Whakamātao
Refrigeration/air-conditioning technicians install, service and maintain refrigeration and air-conditioning systems.
Qualified refrigeration/air-conditioning technicians usually earn
$50K-$95K per year
