Kaitiki Toto
Phlebotomists collect blood and samples from patients for laboratory testing or for blood banks.
Qualified phlebotomists usually earn
$52K-$82K per year
Paerata Tauārangi
Air force aviators defend their country, keep the peace and provide disaster relief.
Air force aviator recruits usually earn
$51K per year
Warrant officers can earn
$101K-$120K per year
Āpiha Tauārangi
Air force officers plan and supervise flying missions, repair and maintenance of planes, helicopters and radio equipment.
Air force officer cadets usually earn
$51K per year
Squadron leaders can earn
$101K-$133K per year
Kaumoana Tauā Moana
Navy sailors defend their country, keep the peace, patrol borders and provide disaster relief.
Navy sailor recruits usually earn
$51K per year
Warrant officers can earn
$101K-$120K per year
Āpiha Tauā Moana
Navy officers train navy sailors, manage field exercises and lead sailors in combat, peacekeeping missions, border patrols and disaster relief.
Navy officer cadets usually earn
$51K per year
Lieutenant commanders can earn
$101K-$133K per year
Kaiwhakawhiti Reo ā-Waha
Interpreters convert what people say from one language into another.
Interpreters working for a language service provider usually earn
$35-$80 per hour
Self-employed interpreters usually earn
$80-$140 per hour
Kaiwhakawhiti Reo ā-Tuhi
Translators convert written material from one language into another.
Pay rates for translators vary depending on your skills, what you specialise in, how often you work, and what type of work you do.
Kaiatawhai Whakaora Taonga
Conservators help preserve art and other important historical items by preventing deterioration and repairing damage.
Conservators with one to five years' experience usually earn
$55K-$70K per year
Conservators with more than 10 years' experience usually earn
$70K-$82K per year
Tapuhi ā-Whare
Midwives provide care and support to pregnant people, their partners and family/whānau during pregnancy, labour and birth, and for six weeks following the birth.
Midwives usually earn
$77K-$111K per year
Senior midwives can earn
$102K-$153K per year
Pūkenga Hauora Kararehe
Veterinarians treat sick and injured animals, provide general animal care, and advise about health care and disease prevention for pets and farm (production) animals.
New veterinarians usually earn
$75K-$105K per year
Experienced veterinarians running a business can earn
$130K-$220K per year