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Forest Manager

Kaimahi Ngahere

Forest managers plan and direct the planting, growth, harvesting and protection of forests for wood production.

Job opportunities: Good

Training usually required: 3 years

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Forest managers with up to five years' experience usually earn
$55K-$95K per year

Senior forest managers usually earn
$95K-$150K per year

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

Geophysicist

Kaimātai Pūtaiao Whenua

Geophysicists use data-collecting technology to study natural processes of the Earth, such as earthquake and volcanic activity, and to locate minerals, oil and gas, or groundwater.

Job opportunities: Average

Training usually required: 3-7 years

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New geophysicists usually earn
$65K-$75K per year

Senior geophysicists usually earn
$120K-$180K per year

Environmental Engineer

Mataaro Taiao

Environmental engineers assess and reduce the impact of engineering projects on water, soil and air. They also plan and design systems to treat and remove waste.

Job opportunities: Good

Training usually required: 3-4 years

Construction and infrastructure
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Manufacturing and technology

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Environmental engineers usually earn
$65K-$140K per year

Fishery Officer

Āpiha Hao Ika

Fishery officers gather information on all aspects of the fishing industry and enforce fisheries laws.

Job opportunities: Poor

Training usually required: <1 year

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Fishery officers usually earn
$61K-$100K per year

Ranger

Āpiha Papa Atawhai

Rangers protect, enhance and maintain conservation and recreation areas such as regional and national parks, forests, wetlands, reserves, and sites of cultural importance.

Job opportunities: Average

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New rangers usually earn
$47K-$60K per year

Experienced rangers usually earn
$53K-$93K per year

Geologists study Earth processes, such as earthquakes, floods and volcanic eruptions, to predict future events. They also advise on natural hazards and how to develop or use the Earth's land and resources.

Job opportunities: Average

Training usually required: 3-7 years

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Geologists can earn
$90K-$180K per year

Landscape Architect

Kaihoahoa Whenua

Landscape architects plan, design and advise on the construction of urban, rural, residential and public landscapes. They also manage and conserve natural or heritage landscapes and public open spaces.