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Agricultural/Horticultural Field Representative

Māngai Taiao Ahuwhenua

Agricultural/horticultural field representatives sell products such as farm equipment, and advise clients on crop and livestock management.

Job opportunities: Good

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Agricultural/horticultural field representatives with up to three years’ experience usually earn
$55K-$90K per year

Agricultural/horticultural field representatives with more than three years' experience usually earn
$90K-$120K per year

Wool Classer

Kaimāhiti Wūru

Wool classers sort wool into categories. They ensure wool is clean, identified and documented for sale.

Job opportunities: Average

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Wool classers are paid per fleece and usually earn
$50-$60 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

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

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

Farmer/Farm Manager

Kaiahuwhenua/Kaiwhakahaere Pāmu

Farmers/farm managers manage and work on farms. Farmers own or lease the land, while farm managers operate farms for farm owners.

Job opportunities: Good

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Farmers/farm managers earn an average of
$78K per year

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

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

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.