AI Career Graph
Explore careers by salary, PR pathway, training time, job demand, and AI replacement risk.
530+ careers
11 career categories
Salary / PR / training / demand
New Zealand
🧭 The AI-era career map
Not every job will be replaced by AI. More precisely, AI rewrites the task structure of every job: some roles get compressed, some amplified, and some stay resilient thanks to licensing, on-site work, care relationships and public responsibility. We group occupations into 6 clusters to help you judge where your job risk is, what to build in the next 5 years, and which more durable roles you can pivot to.
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Registered Nurse
Registered Nurse
PR pathwayEasier PRHigh demandLow AI riskLow competition
Senior pay $106,000~$128,000
🎓 Training · Bachelor of Nursing 3 years
Water Resources Engineer Water Resources Engineer
PR pathwayEasier PRHigh demandLow AI riskLow competition
Senior pay $120,000~$150,000
🎓 Training · Bachelor's 4 years + Master's 1-2 years
Orthoptist Orthoptist
PR pathwayEasier PRHigh demandLow AI riskLow competition
Senior pay $95,000~$120,000
🎓 Training · Bachelor's degree 4 years
Plumber Plumber (General)
PR pathwayEasier PRHigh demandLow AI riskLow competition
Senior pay $90,000~$120,000
🎓 Training · Apprenticeship 4 years + Diploma 1-2 years
Geotechnical engineer Geotechnical Engineer
PR pathwayEasier PRHigh demandLow AI risk
Senior pay $120,000~$160,000
🎓 Training · Bachelor's 4 years + Master's 1-2 years
Project Engineer Project Engineer
PR pathwayEasier PRHigh demandLow AI risk
Senior pay $130,000~$170,000
🎓 Training · Bachelor's 4 years + Master's 1-2 years
Best high-income careers
Chief Executive Officer or Managing Director
Chief Executive or Managing Director
PR pathwayLow AI risk
Senior pay $200,000~$500,000
🎓 Training · Bachelor's degree (3 years) + Master's (1-2 years).
Golfer Golfer
Employer-sponsoredLow AI risk
Senior pay $150,000~$500,000
🎓 Training · Professional golf training course 2 years + Sports management or related degree 3 years
Member of Parliament Member of Parliament
Low AI risk
Senior pay $400,000~$500,000
🎓 Training · Bachelor's degree 3 years
Cardiologist Cardiologist
PR pathwayHigh demandLow AI risk
Senior pay $350,000~$500,000
🎓 Training · Bachelor of Medicine 6 years + specialist training 6 years
Anaesthetist Anaesthetist
PR pathwayEasier PRHigh demandLow AI risk
Senior pay $280,000~$400,000
🎓 Training · Medical bachelor degree 5-6 years + specialist anesthesia training 5 years.
General Practitioner General Medical Practitioner
PR pathwayEasier PRHigh demandLow AI riskLow competition
Senior pay $200,000~$300,000
🎓 Training · medical bachelor's degree 5-6 years + residency training 2 years
Fastest entry careers
Wool handler
Wool Handler
Low AI riskLow competition
Senior pay $60,000~$70,000
🎓 Training · Short training course 1 month
Seafood processing worker Seafood Process Worker
PR pathwayLow AI risk
Senior pay $60,000~$75,000
🎓 Training · No academic requirements, 1 month.
Dry cleaner Drycleaner
Employer-sponsoredMed AI risk
Senior pay $52,000~$60,000
🎓 Training · Short-term training or on-the-job training 3 months
Sports referee Sports Umpire
Low AI risk
Senior pay $65,000~$90,000
🎓 Training · Short-term training courses 1-3 months
Container filler Container Filler
Med AI risk
Senior pay $60,000~$70,000
🎓 Training · On-the-job training 1-3 months
Bungee jumping master Bungy Jump Master
Employer-sponsoredLow AI risk
Senior pay $60,000~$70,000
🎓 Training · On-the-job training 3-6 months.
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Agricultural technician / agronomist
Agricultural Technician
PR pathwayHigh demandLow AI risk
Senior pay $75,000~$95,000
🎓 Training · NZ Certificate 1 year + Agricultural Technology Diploma 2 years
Arborist / Forestry Worker Arborist / Forestry Worker
PR pathwayEasier PRHigh demandLow AI risk
Senior pay $95,000~$130,000
🎓 Training · New Zealand National Certificate 1-2 years + New Zealand National Diploma 2 years
Meat processing worker Meat Process Worker
PR pathwayEasier PRHigh demandHigh AI riskLow competition
Senior pay $70,000~$90,000
🎓 Training · New Zealand Certificate 1 year
Farm manager Farm Manager
PR pathwayEasier PRHigh demandLow AI risk
Senior pay $90,000~$120,000
🎓 Training · New Zealand National Certificate Level 4, 1 year + Agricultural Diploma or Bachelor's degree, 2-3 years
Aquaculture worker Aquaculture Worker
PR pathwayHigh demandLow AI riskLow competition
Senior pay $70,000~$90,000
🎓 Training · Certificate Level 3 (1 year) + Apprenticeship (2-3 years)
Viticulture Worker Viticulture Worker
PR pathwayEasier PRHigh demandLow AI riskLow competition
Senior pay $70,000~$90,000
🎓 Training · Diploma in Wine Science 2 years
Landscaper / Gardener Landscaper
PR pathwayEasier PRHigh demandLow AI riskLow competition
Senior pay $80,000~$100,000
🎓 Training · Certificate 1 year + Diploma 2 years
Park ranger Park Ranger
Employer-sponsoredLow AI risk
Senior pay $70,000~$85,000
🎓 Training · Bachelor's degree 3 years + diploma certificate 1-2 years
Water treatment operator Water Treatment Operator
PR pathwayEasier PRLow AI riskLow competition
Senior pay $70,000~$90,000
🎓 Training · National Certificate 1 year + Relevant Qualification 2-3 years
Environmental Consultant Environmental Consultant
PR pathwayEasier PRLow AI risk
Senior pay $100,000~$130,000
🎓 Training · Bachelor's 3-4 years + Master's 1-2 years.
Aquaculture Farmer Aquaculture Farmer
PR pathwayEasier PRLow AI risk
Senior pay $70,000~$90,000
🎓 Training · Certificate diploma 1 year + bachelor's 3 years
Dairy cattle farmer Dairy Cattle Farmer
PR pathwayEasier PRHigh demandLow AI risk
Senior pay $75,000~$100,000
🎓 Training · New Zealand National Certificate in Agriculture 1 year + Diploma in Agriculture Management 2 years
Goat farmer Goat Farmer
PR pathwayLow AI riskLow competition
Senior pay $70,000~$90,000
🎓 Training · New Zealand National Certificate in Agriculture or equivalent 1 year + Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Agriculture 2-3 years
Pig farmer Pig Farmer
PR pathwayHigh demandLow AI risk
Senior pay $80,000~$100,000
🎓 Training · New Zealand National Diploma in Agriculture (2 years) + New Zealand National Diploma in Agriculture (1 year)
Sheep farmer Sheep Farmer
PR pathwayEasier PRHigh demandLow AI riskLow competition
Senior pay $75,000~$100,000
🎓 Training · National Certificate 1-2 years + Agricultural Diploma 2 years
Livestock Farmer (nec) Livestock Farmers nec
PR pathwayHigh demandLow AI risk
Senior pay $70,000~$90,000
🎓 Training · Certificate diploma 1-2 years + Bachelor 3 years
Grain, oilseed, legume or pasture grower / field crop grower Grain, Oilseed, Pulse or Pasture Grower / Field Crop Grower
PR pathwayEasier PRLow AI risk
Senior pay $70,000~$90,000
🎓 Training · Certificate/Diploma 1-2 years + Bachelor's degree 3 years
Other broadacre crop growers. Broadacre Crop Growers nec
PR pathwayEasier PRHigh demandLow AI risk
Senior pay $70,000~$90,000
🎓 Training · New Zealand Diploma in Agriculture 2 years + New Zealand Bachelor of Agriculture 3 years
Fruit grower Fruit Grower
PR pathwayEasier PRHigh demandLow AI riskLow competition
Senior pay $75,000~$100,000
🎓 Training · New Zealand National Certificate (2 years) + Diploma (3 years)
Production nursery grower Production Nursery Grower
PR pathwayLow AI risk
Senior pay $70,000~$90,000
🎓 Training · New Zealand Horticulture Certificate 1 year + Horticulture Diploma 2 years
Vegetable grower Vegetable Grower (Aus) / Market Gardener (NZ)
PR pathwayEasier PRHigh demandLow AI riskLow competition
Senior pay $70,000~$90,000
🎓 Training · New Zealand Certificate in Agriculture 1 year + New Zealand Diploma in Agriculture 2 years
Horticultural Crop Grower (other) Horticultural Crop Growers nec
PR pathwayHigh demandLow AI risk
Senior pay $70,000~$95,000
🎓 Training · Certificate diploma 1-2 years + Bachelor 3 years
Mixed Production Farmer (Other) Mixed Production Farmers nec
PR pathwayEasier PRHigh demandLow AI riskLow competition
Senior pay $70,000~$90,000
🎓 Training · Certificate 1 year + Diploma 2 years
Forestry production manager Production Manager (Forestry)
PR pathwayLow AI risk
Senior pay $120,000~$150,000
🎓 Training · Bachelor's 4 years + diploma 2 years
Forestry Scientist Forester / Forest Scientist
PR pathwayLow AI risk
Senior pay $95,000~$130,000
🎓 Training · Bachelor's 4 years + Master's 2 years
Agronomist Agronomist
PR pathwayEasier PRLow AI risk
Senior pay $100,000~$130,000
🎓 Training · Bachelor's degree (3 years) + Master's (1-2 years).
Winemaker Wine Maker
PR pathwayEasier PRLow AI risk
Senior pay $85,000~$120,000
🎓 Training · Bachelor's 3 years + Master's 2 years
Environmental Scientists (nec) Environmental Scientists nec
PR pathwayEasier PRHigh demandLow AI risk
Senior pay $100,000~$130,000
🎓 Training · Bachelor's degree 3 years + Master's degree 1–2 years
Botanist Botanist
PR pathwayEasier PRLow AI risk
Senior pay $80,000~$100,000
🎓 Training · Bachelor's degree (3 years) + Master's (1-2 years).
Agricultural and Agriculture Technician Agricultural and Agritech Technician
PR pathwayEasier PRHigh demandLow AI riskLow competition
Senior pay $85,000~$110,000
🎓 Training · Diploma or bachelor's degree 2-4 years + graduate diploma or master's degree 1-2 years
Aquaculture or fisheries technician Aquaculture or Fisheries Technician
PR pathwayEasier PRLow AI risk
Senior pay $70,000~$90,000
🎓 Training · New Zealand Certificate Level 1 (1 year) + New Zealand Diploma Level (2 years)
Junior Quality Assurance Officer Primary Products Quality Assurance Officer
PR pathwayEasier PRLow AI risk
Senior pay $85,000~$100,000
🎓 Training · 3 years bachelor's + 2 years diploma
Kennel handler Kennel Hand
Low AI risk
Senior pay $55,000~$65,000
🎓 Training · Animal Care Certificate 1 year + Diploma 2 years
Gardener (nursery) Nurseryperson
PR pathwayLow AI risk
Senior pay $55,000~$65,000
🎓 Training · Short course 1 year + Diploma 2 years
Aquaculture Supervisor Aquaculture Supervisor
PR pathwayHigh demandLow AI risk
Senior pay $75,000~$95,000
🎓 Training · Certificate IV 1 year + Bachelor degree 3 years
Forestry operations supervisor Forestry Operations Supervisor
PR pathwayEasier PRHigh demandLow AI riskLow competition
Senior pay $100,000~$130,000
🎓 Training · New Zealand Qualifications Framework Level Diploma 2 years + Level Diploma 3 years
Senior Broadacre Crop and Livestock Farm Worker Senior Broadacre Crop and Livestock Farm Worker
PR pathwayHigh demandLow AI risk
Senior pay $70,000~$90,000
🎓 Training · New Zealand Certificate in Agriculture 1 year + Diploma in Agriculture 2 years
Vineyard Supervisor Vineyard Supervisor
PR pathwayEasier PRLow AI risk
Senior pay $70,000~$90,000
🎓 Training · Associate degree or bachelor's degree 2-3 years
Cellar hand Winery Cellar Hand
Employer-sponsoredLow AI risk
Senior pay $65,000~$75,000
🎓 Training · Diploma 2 years
Fruit farm worker Fruit Farm Worker
Employer-sponsoredHigh demandLow AI riskLow competition
Senior pay $65,000~$75,000
🎓 Training · No degree required, 0 years
Grain, oilseed, legume, and pasture farm workers. Grain, Oilseed, Pulse and Pasture Farm Worker (Aus) / Field Farm Worker (NZ)
Employer-sponsoredLow AI risk
Senior pay $60,000~$70,000
🎓 Training · Year-long certificate or diploma 1 year
Nut Farm Workers Nut Farm Worker
High AI risk
Senior pay $55,000~$65,000
🎓 Training · 2-year agricultural diploma
Vegetable farm worker Vegetable Farm Worker (Aus) / Market Garden Worker (NZ)
High demandMed AI risk
Senior pay $55,000~$65,000
🎓 Training · No formal education required, 0 years
Vineyard worker Vineyard Worker
PR pathwayEasier PRHigh demandLow AI riskLow competition
Senior pay $65,000~$80,000
🎓 Training · Certificate/Diploma 1–2 years
Beef cattle farm worker Beef Cattle Farm Worker
Low AI riskLow competition
Senior pay $55,000~$65,000
🎓 Training · High school diploma N/A
Pig farm worker Piggery Farm Worker
Low AI risk
Senior pay $55,000~$65,000
🎓 Training · New Zealand Certificate in Agriculture 1 year
Sheep farm worker Sheep Farm Worker
Low AI risk
Senior pay $62,000~$75,000
🎓 Training · Agricultural certificate 1 year + National Agricultural Diploma 2 years
Wool handler Wool Handler
Low AI riskLow competition
Senior pay $60,000~$70,000
🎓 Training · Short training course 1 month
Registered accountant Accountant (General)
PR pathwayEasier PRHigh demandLow AI risk
Senior pay $110,000~$180,000
🎓 Training · Bachelor's 3 years + Master's 1-1.5 years
Auditor External Auditor
PR pathwayEasier PRHigh demandMed AI risk
Senior pay $100,000~$140,000
🎓 Training · Bachelor's 3-4 years + Master's 1-2 years.
Tax Consultant Tax Accountant
PR pathwayEasier PRHigh demandLow AI risk
Senior pay $100,000~$140,000
🎓 Training · Bachelor's degree (3 years) + Master's (1-2 years).
Financial analyst Financial Investment Advisers and Managers nec
PR pathwayMed AI risk
Senior pay $120,000~$180,000
🎓 Training · Bachelor's degree (3 years) + Master's (1-2 years).
Actuary Actuary
PR pathwayMed AI risk
Senior pay $140,000~$200,000
🎓 Training · Bachelor's degree 3 years + Graduate diploma 1 year
Finance broker (mortgage broking direction) Finance Broker
PR pathwayMed AI risk
Senior pay $100,000~$200,000
🎓 Training · Bachelor in Finance or Commerce 3 years
Management Consultant Management Consultant
PR pathwayMed AI risk
Senior pay $120,000~$180,000
🎓 Training · Bachelor's degree (3 years) + Master's (1-2 years).
Human resources manager Human Resource Manager
PR pathwayMed AI risk
Senior pay $120,000~$160,000
🎓 Training · Bachelor's 3 years + Master's 1.5 years
Supply chain manager Supply and Distribution Manager
PR pathwayEasier PRHigh demandLow AI risk
Senior pay $110,000~$150,000
🎓 Training · Bachelor's degree (3 years) + postgraduate diploma (1 year)
Procurement Manager Procurement Manager
PR pathwayLow AI risk
Senior pay $120,000~$170,000
🎓 Training · Bachelor's degree 3 years + Master's degree 1–2 years
Training and development manager Training and Development Manager
PR pathwayHigh demandLow AI risk
Senior pay $120,000~$160,000
🎓 Training · Bachelor's degree (3 years) + Master's (1-2 years).
Solicitor (lawyer) Solicitor
PR pathwayLow AI risk
Senior pay $140,000~$200,000
🎓 Training · Bachelor of Laws 4 years + Legal Practice Course 1 year
Migration agent (registered migration agent) Migration Agent
PR pathwayLow AI risk
Senior pay $100,000~$140,000
🎓 Training · Workshops and exam preparation 6 months
Conveyancer (property title specialist) Legal Professionals nec
PR pathwayLow AI risk
Senior pay $100,000~$140,000
🎓 Training · Bachelor of Laws (4 years) + Graduate Diploma in Law (1 year)
Legal Assistant / Legal Secretary Legal Secretary
PR pathwayMed AI risk
Senior pay $70,000~$90,000
🎓 Training · Certificate diploma 1 year + Bachelor's 3 years
Customs Officer/Border Protection Officer Customs Officer
PR pathwayLow AI risk
Senior pay $95,000~$120,000
🎓 Training · Related bachelor's degree 3 years
Real estate agent / Property manager Real Estate Agent / Property Manager
PR pathwayLow AI risk
Senior pay $100,000~$150,000
🎓 Training · Bachelor's degree 3 years + vocational training 1 year
Contracts Administrator Contract Administrator
PR pathwayHigh demandLow AI risk
Senior pay $100,000~$130,000
🎓 Training · Bachelor's degree 3 years + Graduate diploma 1 year
Facilities manager Facilities Manager
PR pathwayLow AI risk
Senior pay $90,000~$120,000
🎓 Training · Bachelor's degree 3 years + Graduate diploma 1 year
Project Manager Project Manager
PR pathwayHigh demandLow AI risk
Senior pay $130,000~$180,000
🎓 Training · Bachelor's degree 3 years + Master's degree 1–2 years
Procurement Officer Procurement Officer
PR pathwayMed AI risk
Senior pay $90,000~$130,000
🎓 Training · Bachelor's degree (3 years) + Master's (1-2 years).
Compliance officer Compliance Officer
PR pathwayLow AI risk
Senior pay $110,000~$150,000
🎓 Training · Bachelor's degree (3 years) + Master's (1-2 years).
Insurance broker Insurance Broker
PR pathwayLow AI risk
Senior pay $90,000~$130,000
🎓 Training · Bachelor degree 3 years + Vocational training diploma 1 year
Credit analyst Credit Analyst
PR pathwayMed AI risk
Senior pay $100,000~$130,000
🎓 Training · Bachelor of Finance and Accounting 3 years + Master of Finance 1-1.5 years
Land and Property Valuer Property Valuer
PR pathwayHigh demandLow AI risk
Senior pay $120,000~$160,000
🎓 Training · Bachelor's degree 3 years + Master's certification program 1-2 years
Employee Relations Officer Industrial Relations Officer
PR pathwayLow AI risk
Senior pay $100,000~$130,000
🎓 Training · Bachelor's degree (3 years) + postgraduate diploma (1 year)
Urban Planner Urban Planner
PR pathwayEasier PRHigh demandLow AI risk
Senior pay $100,000~$140,000
🎓 Training · Bachelor's degree 4 years + master's degree 1.5-2 years
Statistician Statistician
PR pathwayEasier PRHigh demandLow AI risk
Senior pay $100,000~$130,000
🎓 Training · Bachelor's degree (3 years) + Master's (1-2 years).
Occupational Health and Safety Officer WHS Officer
PR pathwayEasier PRHigh demandLow AI risk
Senior pay $100,000~$130,000
🎓 Training · Diploma 2 years + Bachelor's 3 years
Records Manager Records Manager
PR pathwayLow AI risk
Senior pay $70,000~$90,000
🎓 Training · Bachelor's 3 years + Master's 1.5 years
Court Stenographer Court Reporter
PR pathwayMed AI risk
Senior pay $70,000~$90,000
🎓 Training · Certificate diploma 1 year + Bachelor's 3 years
General Clerk General Clerk
High AI risk
Senior pay $55,000~$65,000
🎓 Training · Diploma 2 years
Office Manager Office Manager
Med AI risk
Senior pay $75,000~$95,000
🎓 Training · Bachelor's 3 years + diploma 2 years
Management Consultant Management Consultant
PR pathwayMed AI risk
Senior pay $130,000~$200,000
🎓 Training · Bachelor's degree 3 years + Master's degree 1–2 years
Human resources manager Human Resource Manager
PR pathwayLow AI risk
Senior pay $120,000~$160,000
🎓 Training · Bachelor's 3 years + Master's 1.5 years
Policy analyst Policy Analyst
PR pathwayLow AI risk
Senior pay $110,000~$150,000
🎓 Training · Bachelor's degree 3 years + Master's degree 1-2 years
Bookkeeper Bookkeeper
Employer-sponsoredHigh AI risk
Senior pay $70,000~$90,000
🎓 Training · New Zealand National Certificate in Accounting 1 year + New Zealand Diploma in Accounting 2 years
Bank Teller Bank Worker
High AI risk
Senior pay $70,000~$90,000
🎓 Training · Pre-university 1 year + diploma certificate 1 year
Credit Officer Credit and Loans Officer
PR pathwayMed AI risk
Senior pay $85,000~$110,000
🎓 Training · Bachelor's 3 years + Master's 1-1.5 years
Licensed financial adviser Financial Adviser
High AI risk
Senior pay $110,000~$200,000
🎓 Training · Bachelor's 3 years + graduate diploma or master's 1-2 years.
Owners Corporation Manager Strata Manager
Low AI risk
Senior pay $85,000~$110,000
🎓 Training · Bachelor's 3 years + property manager certificate or diploma 1 year
Buyer's Agent Buyer's Agent
Med AI risk
Senior pay $100,000~$180,000
🎓 Training · Pre-registration training 8 weeks
Receptionist Receptionist
High AI risk
Senior pay $59,000~$68,000
🎓 Training · High school, none
Payroll clerk Payroll Clerk
Med AI risk
Senior pay $70,000~$90,000
🎓 Training · Diploma in Payroll 1 year + Bachelor of Business 3 years
Chief Executive Officer or Managing Director Chief Executive or Managing Director
PR pathwayLow AI risk
Senior pay $200,000~$500,000
🎓 Training · Bachelor's degree (3 years) + Master's (1-2 years).
Public relations manager Public Relations Manager
PR pathwayLow AI risk
Senior pay $120,000~$150,000
🎓 Training · Bachelor's degree (3 years) + postgraduate diploma (1 year)
Wholesaler Wholesaler
PR pathwayMed AI risk
Senior pay $85,000~$110,000
🎓 Training · Diploma in Business Supply Chain (2 years) + Bachelor of Business (3 years)
Company Secretary Company Secretary
PR pathwayLow AI risk
Senior pay $120,000~$160,000
🎓 Training · Bachelor's degree (3 years) + Master's (1-2 years).
Commodity trader Commodities Trader
PR pathwayHigh AI risk
Senior pay $150,000~$250,000
🎓 Training · Bachelor's degree 3 years + Master's degree 1–2 years
Insurance broker Insurance Broker
PR pathwayLow AI risk
Senior pay $100,000~$150,000
🎓 Training · Diploma 2 years + Bachelor's degree 3 years
Financial Investment Manager Financial Investment Manager
PR pathwayMed AI risk
Senior pay $140,000~$200,000
🎓 Training · Bachelor's degree (3 years) + Master's (1-2 years).
Workplace Relationship Consultant Workplace Relations Adviser
PR pathwayLow AI risk
Senior pay $100,000~$130,000
🎓 Training · Bachelor's degree 3 years + Master's degree 1–2 years
Valuer Valuer
PR pathwayEasier PRLow AI risk
Senior pay $95,000~$130,000
🎓 Training · Bachelor's degree (3 years) + Master's (1-2 years).
Management Consultant Management Consultant
PR pathwayEasier PRHigh demandMed AI risk
Senior pay $130,000~$200,000
🎓 Training · Bachelor's degree (3 years) + Master's (1-2 years).
Patent examiner Patents Examiner
PR pathwayLow AI risk
Senior pay $120,000~$150,000
🎓 Training · Bachelor's degree 3 years + Master's degree 1–2 years
Pharmaceutical sales representative Sales Representative (Medical and Pharmaceutical Products)
PR pathwayLow AI risk
Senior pay $100,000~$130,000
🎓 Training · Bachelor's degree 3 years + Graduate diploma 1 year
Contracts Administrator Contract Administrator
PR pathwayLow AI risk
Senior pay $90,000~$120,000
🎓 Training · Bachelor's degree 3 years + graduate diploma 1 year
Credit Officer Credit or Loans Officer (Aus) / Finance Clerk (NZ)
PR pathwayMed AI risk
Senior pay $85,000~$105,000
🎓 Training · Diploma: 2 years + Bachelor degree: 3 years
Money market clerk Money Market Clerk
PR pathwayLow AI risk
Senior pay $85,000~$110,000
🎓 Training · Bachelor of Business 3 years + Graduate Diploma 1 year
Trust officer Trust Officer
PR pathwayLow AI risk
Senior pay $100,000~$140,000
🎓 Training · Bachelor's degree (3 years) + Master's (1-2 years).
Insurance investigator Insurance Investigator
PR pathwayLow AI risk
Senior pay $95,000~$130,000
🎓 Training · Bachelor's degree 3 years + NZ Insurance and Financial Services Institute accredited course 1 year
Auctioneer Auctioneer
Med AI risk
Senior pay $90,000~$150,000
🎓 Training · New Zealand high school graduation 2 years + Business or Marketing 1 year
Other Sales Representatives (New Zealand) Sales Representatives nec
PR pathwayLow AI risk
Senior pay $80,000~$120,000
🎓 Training · Diploma 1-2 years + Bachelor's 3 years
Head of a real estate agency Real Estate Agency Principal / Real Estate Agency Licensee
PR pathwayLow AI risk
Senior pay $120,000~$200,000
🎓 Training · New Zealand high school graduation 3 years + business or management diploma/degree 2-3 years
Industrial Designer Industrial Designer
PR pathwayMed AI risk
Senior pay $100,000~$130,000
🎓 Training · Bachelor's 3-4 years + Master's 1.5-2 years
Graphic designer Graphic Designer
PR pathwayHigh AI risk
Senior pay $85,000~$100,000
🎓 Training · Bachelor's 3 years + postgraduate diploma or master's 1-2 years
Photographer Photographer
PR pathwayHigh AI risk
Senior pay $70,000~$100,000
🎓 Training · Vocational certificate 1 year + diploma 2 years
Video producer / editor Video Producer
PR pathwayHigh AI risk
Senior pay $95,000~$120,000
🎓 Training · Bachelor's 3 years + Diploma/Certificate 1-2 years
Marketing Manager Marketing Manager
PR pathwayHigh demandLow AI risk
Senior pay $105,000~$150,000
🎓 Training · Bachelor's degree (3 years) + postgraduate diploma (1 year)
Journalist Journalist
PR pathwayHigh AI risk
Senior pay $85,000~$110,000
🎓 Training · Bachelor's degree 3 years + Graduate diploma/Master's 1-2 years
Interior Designer Interior Designer
PR pathwayMed AI risk
Senior pay $95,000~$120,000
🎓 Training · Bachelor's degree (3 years) + Master's (1-2 years).
Animator / Game Designer Animator
PR pathwayHigh AI risk
Senior pay $85,000~$120,000
🎓 Training · Bachelor's 3 years + diploma or certificate 1-2 years
Barber / Beauty Therapist Hairdresser / Beauty Therapist
PR pathwayLow AI risk
Senior pay $60,000~$80,000
🎓 Training · New Zealand National Certificate 2 years + Hairdressing and Beauty Diploma 1 year
Interpreter Interpreter
PR pathwayLow AI risk
Senior pay $80,000~$100,000
🎓 Training · Interpreting diploma or bachelor's degree 1-3 years + certification course 1 year
Pet groomer Pet Groomer
PR pathwayLow AI risk
Senior pay $65,000~$80,000
🎓 Training · Apprenticeship 1-2 years
Funeral Celebrant Funeral Director
PR pathwayLow AI risk
Senior pay $70,000~$90,000
🎓 Training · Graduate Diploma in Funeral Direction 1 year + Diploma in Funeral Services 2 years.
Commercial Cleaning Commercial Cleaner
Employer-sponsoredHigh AI risk
Senior pay $48,000~$55,000
🎓 Training · No education requirement 0
Painter (visual arts) Painter (Visual Arts)
Med AI risk
Senior pay $60,000~$100,000
🎓 Training · Bachelor's 3 years + postgraduate diploma or master's 1-2 years
Musician (instrumental) Musician (Instrumental)
PR pathwayLow AI risk
Senior pay $70,000~$120,000
🎓 Training · Bachelor's 3-4 years + graduate diploma or master's 1-2 years
Singer Singer
Med AI risk
Senior pay $70,000~$120,000
🎓 Training · Diploma 1-2 years + Bachelor's degree 3 years
Dance instructor (private teaching) Dance Teacher (Private Tuition)
PR pathwayLow AI risk
Senior pay $65,000~$80,000
🎓 Training · Diploma in Dance 1-2 years + Bachelor of Dance 3 years
Fitness instructor Fitness Instructor
PR pathwayLow AI risk
Senior pay $75,000~$100,000
🎓 Training · Diploma 1-2 years
Yoga instructor Yoga Instructor
Low AI risk
Senior pay $70,000~$100,000
🎓 Training · Advanced Training 1 year
Swimming instructor Swimming Coach or Instructor
PR pathwayLow AI risk
Senior pay $65,000~$90,000
🎓 Training · Swimming Coach Certification Course 1-2 years + relevant diploma 2 years
Driving instructor Driving Instructor
Low AI risk
Senior pay $70,000~$90,000
🎓 Training · 1 year of on-the-job practice
Outdoor Adventure Coach Outdoor Adventure Instructor
PR pathwayLow AI risk
Senior pay $70,000~$90,000
🎓 Training · Diploma 1–2 years + Bachelor's 3 years
Sports Coach Sports Coach or Instructor
PR pathwayLow AI risk
Senior pay $70,000~$95,000
🎓 Training · Certificate or diploma 1 year + associate or bachelor's degree 2-3 years
Arts administrator or manager Arts Administrator or Manager
PR pathwayLow AI risk
Senior pay $95,000~$130,000
🎓 Training · Bachelor's degree 3 years + Master's degree 1–2 years
Actor Actor
Employer-sponsoredLow AI risk
Senior pay $70,000~$120,000
🎓 Training · Bachelor's in Drama 3 years + Performance Diploma 2 years
Entertainer or variety show performer Entertainer or Variety Artist
Low AI risk
Senior pay $65,000~$90,000
🎓 Training · Diploma 1-2 years
composer Composer
High AI risk
Senior pay $70,000~$100,000
🎓 Training · Music bachelor's 3-4 years + music master's 1-2 years
Photographer Photographer
PR pathwayHigh AI risk
Senior pay $75,000~$100,000
🎓 Training · Professional photography certificate or diploma 1-2 years + Bachelor's 3 years.
Sculptor Sculptor
PR pathwayLow AI risk
Senior pay $75,000~$100,000
🎓 Training · Bachelor degree 3 years + Diploma 1-2 years
Media producer (excluding video) Media Producer (excluding Video)
PR pathwayHigh AI risk
Senior pay $95,000~$130,000
🎓 Training · Bachelor's degree 3 years + Diploma 2 years
Television Presenter Television Presenter
PR pathwayHigh AI risk
Senior pay $85,000~$120,000
🎓 Training · Bachelor degree 3 years + Diploma 1-2 years
Book or script editor Book or Script Editor
PR pathwayHigh AI risk
Senior pay $75,000~$95,000
🎓 Training · Bachelor's degree 3 years + Master's program 1-2 years
Director (Film, Television, Radio or Stage) Director (Film, Television, Radio or Stage)
PR pathwayLow AI risk
Senior pay $100,000~$150,000
🎓 Training · Bachelor's degree (3 years) + postgraduate diploma (1 year)
Program Director (TV or Radio) Program Director (Television or Radio)
PR pathwayLow AI risk
Senior pay $110,000~$140,000
🎓 Training · Bachelor's degree (3 years) + postgraduate diploma (1 year)
Technical Director (Film/Stage) Technical Director
PR pathwayLow AI risk
Senior pay $100,000~$130,000
🎓 Training · Bachelor's 3 years + diploma 2 years
Film, Television, Radio and Stage Directors (Other) Film, Television, Radio and Stage Directors nec
PR pathwayLow AI risk
Senior pay $90,000~$150,000
🎓 Training · Bachelor's degree (3 years) + Master's (1-2 years).
Print journalist Print Journalist
High AI risk
Senior pay $75,000~$100,000
🎓 Training · Bachelor's degree 3 years + Graduate diploma 1 year
Technical writer Technical Writer
PR pathwayHigh AI risk
Senior pay $95,000~$120,000
🎓 Training · Bachelor's degree 3 years + Master's degree 1-2 years
Journalists and other unclassified writers Journalists and Other Writers nec
PR pathwayHigh AI risk
Senior pay $90,000~$120,000
🎓 Training · Bachelor's degree 3 years + graduate diploma 1 year
Advertising specialist Advertising Specialist
PR pathwayMed AI risk
Senior pay $100,000~$130,000
🎓 Training · Bachelor's degree (3 years) + postgraduate diploma (1 year)
Public Relations Officer Public Relations Professional
PR pathwayMed AI risk
Senior pay $90,000~$120,000
🎓 Training · Bachelor's degree 3 years + Master's diploma 1-2 years
Fashion Designer Fashion Designer
PR pathwayMed AI risk
Senior pay $75,000~$100,000
🎓 Training · Diploma 2 years + Bachelor 3 years
Web designer Web Designer
PR pathwayHigh AI risk
Senior pay $85,000~$100,000
🎓 Training · Bachelor's degree 3 years + certificate 1-2 years
Pet groomer Pet Groomer
PR pathwayLow AI risk
Senior pay $58,000~$75,000
🎓 Training · Apprenticeship 1-2 years + diploma certificate course 1 year
Bungee jumping master Bungy Jump Master
Employer-sponsoredLow AI risk
Senior pay $60,000~$70,000
🎓 Training · On-the-job training 3-6 months.
Sports referee Sports Umpire
Low AI risk
Senior pay $65,000~$90,000
🎓 Training · Short-term training courses 1-3 months
Golfer Golfer
Employer-sponsoredLow AI risk
Senior pay $150,000~$500,000
🎓 Training · Professional golf training course 2 years + Sports management or related degree 3 years
Production Assistant (Film, Television, Radio or Stage) Production Assistant (Film, Television, Radio or Stage)
Employer-sponsoredLow AI risk
Senior pay $65,000~$80,000
🎓 Training · High school diploma 3 years + Diploma or Bachelor degree 1-3 years
Psychologist (Clinical Psychologist) Clinical Psychologist
PR pathwayHigh demandLow AI risk
Senior pay $110,000~$140,000
🎓 Training · Bachelor's in Psychology (4 years) + Master's/PhD in Clinical Psychology (2-4 years)
Secondary school teachers Secondary School Teacher
PR pathwayEasier PRHigh demandLow AI risk
Senior pay $90,000~$120,000
🎓 Training · Bachelor's degree 3 years + Graduate Diploma in Education 1 year
Early childhood teacher (early childhood educator) Early Childhood (Pre-primary School) Teacher
PR pathwayEasier PRHigh demandLow AI risk
Senior pay $75,000~$95,000
🎓 Training · Bachelor's degree 3 years + Graduate diploma 1 year
University lecturer University Lecturer
PR pathwayLow AI risk
Senior pay $120,000~$160,000
🎓 Training · Doctorate: 3-4 years + Master's: 1-2 years
Social Worker Social Worker
PR pathwayEasier PRHigh demandLow AI riskLow competition
Senior pay $85,000~$110,000
🎓 Training · Bachelor's 4 years + Master's 2 years
Firefighter Firefighter
PR pathwayLow AI risk
Senior pay $110,000~$140,000
🎓 Training · Senior police officer training 1 year
Police Officer Police Officer
High demandLow AI risk
Senior pay $110,000~$150,000
🎓 Training · Bachelor's degree 3 years
Security personnel Security Officer
PR pathwayLow AI risk
Senior pay $70,000~$90,000
🎓 Training · Diploma 1 year
Early childhood educator Child Care Worker
PR pathwayHigh demandLow AI risk
Senior pay $60,000~$75,000
🎓 Training · National Certificate 1 year + National Diploma 2 years
Teaching assistant Teacher Aide
PR pathwayLow AI risk
Senior pay $60,000~$70,000
🎓 Training · New Zealand Certificate (1 year) + Early Childhood Education Diploma (1-2 years)
Special education teacher Special Education Teacher
PR pathwayEasier PRHigh demandLow AI riskLow competition
Senior pay $80,000~$100,000
🎓 Training · Bachelor's 4 years + Master's 1-2 years
ESL English Teacher ESL Teacher
PR pathwayEasier PRHigh demandLow AI risk
Senior pay $70,000~$90,000
🎓 Training · Bachelor's degree 3 years + Master's degree 1.5 years
Vocational education and training teacher Vocational Education Trainer
PR pathwayLow AI risk
Senior pay $80,000~$100,000
🎓 Training · Bachelor's degree (3 years) + postgraduate diploma (1 year)
Community services worker Community Services Worker
PR pathwayHigh demandLow AI risk
Senior pay $72,000~$90,000
🎓 Training · Social Services undergraduate diploma 2-3 years + Community Service work certificate 1 year
Librarian Librarian
PR pathwayLow AI risk
Senior pay $85,000~$100,000
🎓 Training · Bachelor's degree (3 years) + postgraduate diploma (1 year)
Primary school teacher Primary School Teacher
PR pathwayHigh demandLow AI risk
Senior pay $82,000~$100,000
🎓 Training · Bachelor's degree (3-4 years) + Master of Teaching (1-1.5 years)
Childcare centre manager Child Care Centre Manager
PR pathwayHigh demandLow AI risk
Senior pay $80,000~$100,000
🎓 Training · Bachelor of Early Childhood Education 3 years + Early Childhood Teaching Diploma 1-2 years
Principal School Principal
PR pathwayHigh demandLow AI risk
Senior pay $150,000~$180,000
🎓 Training · Bachelor's 3 years + graduate diploma or master's 1-2 years.
Regional Education Manager Regional Education Manager
PR pathwayLow AI risk
Senior pay $120,000~$150,000
🎓 Training · Bachelor's degree 3 years + Master's degree 1–2 years
Chemist Chemist
PR pathwayEasier PRLow AI risk
Senior pay $100,000~$130,000
🎓 Training · Bachelor's degree (3 years) + Master's (1-2 years).
Zoologist Zoologist
PR pathwayEasier PRLow AI risk
Senior pay $100,000~$120,000
🎓 Training · Bachelor's degree (3 years) + Master's (1-2 years).
Physicist. Physicist
PR pathwayEasier PRLow AI risk
Senior pay $120,000~$150,000
🎓 Training · Bachelor's 3 years + Master's 2 years
Maori language primary school teacher (Maori schools) Kaiako Kura Kaupapa Māori (Māori-medium Primary School Teacher)
PR pathwayEasier PRHigh demandLow AI riskLow competition
Senior pay $80,000~$95,000
🎓 Training · Bachelor's degree (3 years) + postgraduate diploma (1 year)
Secondary school teachers Middle School Teacher / Intermediate School Teacher
PR pathwayHigh demandLow AI risk
Senior pay $95,000~$110,000
🎓 Training · Bachelor's 3-4 years + Master's 1-2 years.
Vision impairment teacher Teacher of the Sight Impaired
PR pathwayLow AI riskLow competition
Senior pay $80,000~$100,000
🎓 Training · Bachelor's degree in education 3 years + graduate diploma 1 year
University tutor University Tutor
PR pathwayLow AI risk
Senior pay $90,000~$110,000
🎓 Training · Bachelor's degree 3 years + Master's degree 1–2 years
Art teacher (private tutor). Art Teacher (Private Tuition)
PR pathwayHigh AI risk
Senior pay $60,000~$80,000
🎓 Training · Bachelor's 3-4 years + Private training certificate 1 year
Music teacher (private lessons) Music Teacher (Private Tuition)
Low AI risk
Senior pay $70,000~$100,000
🎓 Training · 2 years of music-related diploma or certificate + 3 years of Bachelor of Music
English teacher for foreign students Teacher of English to Speakers of Other Languages
PR pathwayMed AI risk
Senior pay $70,000~$90,000
🎓 Training · Bachelor's degree 3 years + Graduate diploma 1 year
Dog trainer Dog Handler or Trainer
PR pathwayLow AI risk
Senior pay $75,000~$100,000
🎓 Training · Short course apprenticeship 1 year + Diploma/Vocational qualification 1-2 years
Parole or probation officer Parole or Probation Officer
PR pathwayEasier PRHigh demandLow AI risk
Senior pay $95,000~$120,000
🎓 Training · Bachelor's degree 3 years + Master's diploma 1-2 years
After-school care worker Out of School Hours Care Worker
Employer-sponsoredLow AI risk
Senior pay $65,000~$75,000
🎓 Training · New Zealand Diploma 2 years
Maori Language Nest Assistant Kaiāwhina Kohanga Reo (Māori Language Nest Assistant)
Low AI risk
Senior pay $60,000~$70,000
🎓 Training · Certificate or diploma 1 year + bachelor's degree 3 years
Dormitory manager Hostel Parent
PR pathwayLow AI risk
Senior pay $65,000~$78,000
🎓 Training · High school diploma 3 years + relevant diploma or certificate 1-2 years
Gymnastics coach or instructor Gymnastics Coach or Instructor
PR pathwayLow AI risk
Senior pay $65,000~$80,000
🎓 Training · Certificate diploma 1 year + Bachelor's 3 years
Swimming Coach or Instructor Swimming Coach or Instructor
Employer-sponsoredLow AI risk
Senior pay $70,000~$90,000
🎓 Training · Advanced swimming coach certification course 6-12 months
Civil Engineer Civil Engineer
PR pathwayEasier PRHigh demandLow AI risk
Senior pay $130,000~$180,000
🎓 Training · Bachelor's 4 years + Master's 1-2 years
Mechanical Engineer Mechanical Engineer
PR pathwayEasier PRHigh demandLow AI risk
Senior pay $110,000~$150,000
🎓 Training · Bachelor of Engineering 4 years + Graduate Diploma or Master's in Engineering 1-2 years
Electrical Engineer Electrical Engineer
PR pathwayEasier PRHigh demandLow AI risk
Senior pay $120,000~$160,000
🎓 Training · Bachelor's 4 years + Graduate Diploma/Master's 1-2 years
Mining Engineer Mining Engineer
PR pathwayEasier PRLow AI riskLow competition
Senior pay $130,000~$160,000
🎓 Training · Bachelor of Engineering 4 years + Master of Engineering 1-2 years
Architect Architect
PR pathwayHigh demandLow AI risk
Senior pay $100,000~$140,000
🎓 Training · Bachelor's 5 years + Master's 2 years
Environmental engineer Environmental Engineer
PR pathwayEasier PRHigh demandLow AI risk
Senior pay $110,000~$140,000
🎓 Training · Bachelor's 4 years + Master's 1-2 years
Chemical Engineer Chemical Engineer
PR pathwayEasier PRHigh demandLow AI risk
Senior pay $120,000~$150,000
🎓 Training · Bachelor's 4 years + Master's 1-2 years
Food Technologist Natural and Physical Science Professionals nec
PR pathwayLow AI risk
Senior pay $85,000~$110,000
🎓 Training · Bachelor's degree 3 years + Master's degree 1–2 years
Surveyor / Building Surveyor / Quantity Surveyor Land Surveyor / Building Surveyor
PR pathwayEasier PRHigh demandLow AI risk
Senior pay $95,000~$130,000
🎓 Training · Bachelor's 3-4 years + graduate diploma 1 year
Architectural drafter Architectural Draftsperson
PR pathwayEasier PRMed AI risk
Senior pay $95,000~$120,000
🎓 Training · New Zealand Qualifications Framework level diploma 2 years + bachelor's degree 3-4 years
Quantity Surveyor Quantity Surveyor
PR pathwayEasier PRHigh demandLow AI riskLow competition
Senior pay $110,000~$150,000
🎓 Training · Bachelor's 3-4 years + Diploma 2-3 years
Building Inspector Building Inspector
PR pathwayHigh demandLow AI risk
Senior pay $100,000~$130,000
🎓 Training · Construction management or related diploma (2 years) + bachelor's degree in construction (3 years)
Instrumentation Technician Instrumentation Technician
PR pathwayEasier PRHigh demandLow AI riskLow competition
Senior pay $95,000~$120,000
🎓 Training · Diploma 2 years + Bachelor's 3 years
Electronics technician Electronics Technician
PR pathwayEasier PRHigh demandLow AI riskLow competition
Senior pay $90,000~$120,000
🎓 Training · Diploma 2 years + bachelor's degree 3 years
Structural Engineer Structural Engineer
PR pathwayEasier PRHigh demandLow AI riskLow competition
Senior pay $120,000~$150,000
🎓 Training · Bachelor's 4 years + Master's 1-2 years
Geotechnical engineer Geotechnical Engineer
PR pathwayEasier PRHigh demandLow AI risk
Senior pay $120,000~$160,000
🎓 Training · Bachelor's 4 years + Master's 1-2 years
Water Resources Engineer Water Resources Engineer
PR pathwayEasier PRHigh demandLow AI riskLow competition
Senior pay $120,000~$150,000
🎓 Training · Bachelor's 4 years + Master's 1-2 years
Process Engineer Process Engineer
PR pathwayEasier PRLow AI risk
Senior pay $120,000~$150,000
🎓 Training · Bachelor's 4 years + Master's 1-2 years
Fire safety engineer Fire Safety Engineer
PR pathwayEasier PRHigh demandLow AI risk
Senior pay $110,000~$140,000
🎓 Training · Bachelor's 4 years + Master's 1-2 years
Project Engineer Project Engineer
PR pathwayEasier PRHigh demandLow AI risk
Senior pay $130,000~$170,000
🎓 Training · Bachelor's 4 years + Master's 1-2 years
Quality Engineer Quality Engineer
PR pathwayHigh demandLow AI risk
Senior pay $100,000~$125,000
🎓 Training · Bachelor's degree 3 years + postgraduate diploma or master's 1-2 years
Engineering Manager Engineering Manager
PR pathwayEasier PRHigh demandLow AI risk
Senior pay $150,000~$200,000
🎓 Training · Bachelor's 4 years + Master's 1-2 years
Building Automation Technician Building Automation Technician
PR pathwayEasier PRHigh demandLow AI risk
Senior pay $90,000~$120,000
🎓 Training · New Zealand national certification 2 years + electrical engineering or related bachelor's 3 years
Production Manager (Manufacturing) Production Manager (Manufacturing)
PR pathwayHigh demandLow AI risk
Senior pay $130,000~$170,000
🎓 Training · Bachelor's degree 3 years + Master's diploma 1.5 years
Telecommunications Engineer Telecommunications Engineer
PR pathwayHigh demandLow AI risk
Senior pay $130,000~$160,000
🎓 Training · Bachelor's degree 4 years + Master's degree 1-2 years
Project Manager (Construction) Project Builder
PR pathwayEasier PRHigh demandLow AI risk
Senior pay $120,000~$160,000
🎓 Training · Bachelor's degree (3 years) + master's or diploma course (1-2 years)
Cartographer. Cartographer
PR pathwayMed AI risk
Senior pay $85,000~$100,000
🎓 Training · Bachelor's degree 3 years + Master's diploma 1-2 years
Geotechnical engineer Geotechnical Engineer
PR pathwayEasier PRHigh demandLow AI risk
Senior pay $120,000~$160,000
🎓 Training · Civil engineering bachelor's 4 years + geotechnical engineering master's 1-2 years
Industrial Engineer Industrial Engineer
PR pathwayEasier PRHigh demandMed AI risk
Senior pay $110,000~$140,000
🎓 Training · Bachelor's degree 4 years + Master's degree 1-2 years
Petroleum engineer Petroleum Engineer
PR pathwayEasier PRLow AI risk
Senior pay $140,000~$200,000
🎓 Training · Bachelor's 4 years + Master's 1-2 years
Engineering technician Engineering Technologist
PR pathwayEasier PRHigh demandLow AI risk
Senior pay $100,000~$130,000
🎓 Training · Bachelor's degree in engineering (3 years) + Diploma in engineering technician (2 years)
Environmental Research Scientist Environmental Research Scientist
PR pathwayEasier PRLow AI risk
Senior pay $95,000~$130,000
🎓 Training · Bachelor's degree (3 years) + Master's (1-2 years).
Hydrogeologist Hydrogeologist
PR pathwayEasier PRHigh demandLow AI risk
Senior pay $100,000~$130,000
🎓 Training · Bachelor's degree (3 years) + Master's (1-2 years).
Metallurgist Metallurgist
PR pathwayEasier PRLow AI risk
Senior pay $100,000~$140,000
🎓 Training · Bachelor's 4 years + Master's 1-2 years
Earth science technician Earth Science Technician
PR pathwayEasier PRHigh demandLow AI risk
Senior pay $85,000~$110,000
🎓 Training · New Zealand National Diploma 2 years + Bachelor's degree 3 years
Civil engineering drafter Civil Engineering Draftsperson
PR pathwayEasier PRHigh demandMed AI risk
Senior pay $85,000~$105,000
🎓 Training · New Zealand Diploma 2 years + Bachelor's degree 3-4 years
Electrical engineering technician Electrical Engineering Technician
PR pathwayLow AI risk
Senior pay $95,000~$120,000
🎓 Training · New Zealand Diploma 2 years + Bachelor's degree 3 years
Mechanical engineering technician Mechanical Engineering Technician
PR pathwayEasier PRHigh demandLow AI risk
Senior pay $100,000~$120,000
🎓 Training · New Zealand National Diploma 2 years + Bachelor of Engineering 4 years
Building and Engineering Technicians (Other) Building and Engineering Technicians nec
PR pathwayHigh demandLow AI risk
Senior pay $100,000~$130,000
🎓 Training · New Zealand Diploma 2 years + Bachelor's degree 3-4 years
Radio communications technician Radiocommunications Technician
PR pathwayLow AI risk
Senior pay $85,000~$110,000
🎓 Training · New Zealand Certificate 1 year + Diploma 2-3 years
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Structures) Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Structures)
PR pathwayHigh demandLow AI risk
Senior pay $95,000~$130,000
🎓 Training · Diploma 2 years + Bachelor's degree 3-4 years
Electronic Instrument Trades Worker (General) Electronic Instrument Trades Worker (General)
PR pathwayHigh demandLow AI risk
Senior pay $90,000~$120,000
🎓 Training · New Zealand Diploma 2 years + New Zealand Diploma 1-2 years
Power system engineer Power Systems Engineer
PR pathwayEasier PRHigh demandLow AI riskLow competition
Senior pay $145,000~$180,000
🎓 Training · Recognized Electrical and Electrical Mechanical Engineering degree 4~6 years + advanced professional direction 6~24 months
Energy Storage System Engineer Battery Energy Storage (BESS) Engineer
PR pathwayEasier PRHigh demandLow AI riskLow competition
Senior pay $145,000~$180,000
🎓 Training · Recognized Electrical and Electrical Mechanical Engineering degree 4~6 years + advanced professional direction 6~24 months
Electric vehicle charging infrastructure engineer EV Charging Infrastructure Engineer
PR pathwayEasier PRHigh demandLow AI riskLow competition
Senior pay $135,000~$165,000
🎓 Training · Recognized Electrical and Electrical Mechanical Engineering degree 4~6 years + advanced professional direction 6~24 months
Data center electrical engineer Data Centre Electrical Engineer
PR pathwayEasier PRHigh demandLow AI riskLow competition
Senior pay $160,000~$195,000
🎓 Training · Recognized Electrical and Electrical Mechanical Engineering degree 4~6 years + advanced professional direction 6~24 months
Protection and control engineer Protection & Control Engineer
PR pathwayEasier PRHigh demandLow AI riskLow competition
Senior pay $145,000~$180,000
🎓 Training · Recognized Electrical and Electrical Mechanical Engineering degree 4~6 years + advanced professional direction 6~24 months
Electric vehicle battery diagnostic expert EV Battery Diagnostics Specialist
Employer-sponsoredMed AI risk
Senior pay $98,000~$120,000
🎓 Training · Diploma in automotive electrical mechatronics or electronic technology: 1~2 years
Government administrative officer Public Servant / Government Administration Officer
Med AI risk
Senior pay $95,000~$120,000
🎓 Training · Bachelor's 3 years + Master's 1-2 years
Government Customer Service Officer Government Customer Service Officer
PR pathwayMed AI risk
Senior pay $70,000~$85,000
🎓 Training · High school not required
Local council officer Local Council Officer
Low AI risk
Senior pay $90,000~$110,000
🎓 Training · High school diploma or above (3 years) + Diploma (2 years)
Government project officer Program / Project Officer (Government)
Med AI risk
Senior pay $100,000~$130,000
🎓 Training · Bachelor's degree 3 years + Master's degree 1–2 years
Child Protection Commissioner Child Protection Officer / Caseworker
Employer-sponsoredLow AI risk
Senior pay $80,000~$100,000
🎓 Training · Bachelor's degree 4 years + Master's diploma 2 years
Correctional Officer (Prison Guard) Correctional Officer
Low AI risk
Senior pay $75,000~$90,000
🎓 Training · New Zealand high school diploma or equivalent, 3 years
Housing Officer Housing Officer
Low AI risk
Senior pay $80,000~$100,000
🎓 Training · Diploma or bachelor's degree 1-3 years
University administrator University Administrator
Low AI risk
Senior pay $80,000~$100,000
🎓 Training · Bachelor's degree 3 years + Master's degree 1–2 years
Funding officer Grants Officer
Employer-sponsoredLow AI risk
Senior pay $90,000~$110,000
🎓 Training · Bachelor's degree: 3 years + Graduate diploma or master's: 1-2 years
Election Officer Electoral Officer
Low AI risk
Senior pay $90,000~$110,000
🎓 Training · Bachelor's degree 3 years + Graduate diploma 1 year
Court Clerk / Registrar Court Clerk / Registry Officer
High AI risk
Senior pay $70,000~$85,000
🎓 Training · Bachelor's 3 years
Health information manager Health Information Manager
Med AI risk
Senior pay $85,000~$105,000
🎓 Training · Bachelor of Health Information Management 3 years + Graduate Diploma in Health Information Management 1 year
Hospital Administration Officer Hospital Administration Officer
Employer-sponsoredMed AI riskLow competition
Senior pay $68,000~$80,000
🎓 Training · New Zealand Diploma 1-2 years + Bachelor's degree 3 years
Environmental health officer Environmental Health Officer
Employer-sponsoredLow AI risk
Senior pay $95,000~$120,000
🎓 Training · Bachelor's 3 years
Transport/station officer Transport / Station Officer
PR pathwayLow AI risk
Senior pay $65,000~$80,000
🎓 Training · Traffic Operations Certificate (1 year)
Defence force senior officers Defence Force Senior Officer
PR pathwayLow AI risk
Senior pay $140,000~$180,000
🎓 Training · Officer academy training or university degree 3-4 years + basic officer training 1 year
Member of Parliament Member of Parliament
Low AI risk
Senior pay $400,000~$500,000
🎓 Training · Bachelor's degree 3 years
Policy and Planning Manager Policy and Planning Manager
PR pathwayLow AI risk
Senior pay $150,000~$200,000
🎓 Training · Bachelor's degree 3 years + Master's degree 1–2 years
Police Commissioned Officer Commissioned Police Officer
PR pathwayLow AI risk
Senior pay $130,000~$180,000
🎓 Training · High school diploma or above, no specific requirements.
Records administrator Records Manager
PR pathwayMed AI risk
Senior pay $100,000~$130,000
🎓 Training · Bachelor's degree 3 years + Graduate diploma 1 year
Electoral district officer Electorate Officer
Employer-sponsoredLow AI risk
Senior pay $70,000~$90,000
🎓 Training · Bachelor's degree 3 years + Graduate diploma 1 year
Communications operator. Communications Operator
PR pathwayMed AI risk
Senior pay $75,000~$90,000
🎓 Training · High school graduation (12 years)
Firefighter Fire Fighter
Low AI risk
Senior pay $80,000~$110,000
🎓 Training · High school diploma, no fixed duration
Parking inspector Parking Inspector
High AI risk
Senior pay $62,000~$70,000
🎓 Training · High school diploma, 3 years
Social security assessor Social Security Assessor
Employer-sponsoredMed AI risk
Senior pay $75,000~$90,000
🎓 Training · Associate degree 2 years + bachelor's degree 3 years
Registered Nurse Registered Nurse
PR pathwayEasier PRHigh demandLow AI riskLow competition
Senior pay $106,000~$128,000
🎓 Training · Bachelor of Nursing 3 years
Registered Nurse (Medical) Registered Nurse (Medical Practice)
PR pathwayEasier PRHigh demandLow AI riskLow competition
Senior pay $90,000~$120,000
🎓 Training · Bachelor's 3 years
General Practitioner General Medical Practitioner
PR pathwayEasier PRHigh demandLow AI riskLow competition
Senior pay $200,000~$300,000
🎓 Training · medical bachelor's degree 5-6 years + residency training 2 years
Dentist Dentist
PR pathwayEasier PRHigh demandLow AI risk
Senior pay $150,000~$220,000
🎓 Training · Undergraduate foundation 1 year + Bachelor of Dental Surgery 5 years
Pharmacist Pharmacist
PR pathwayEasier PRHigh demandLow AI risk
Senior pay $95,000~$120,000
🎓 Training · Undergraduate 4 years + postgraduate 1-2 years
Veterinarian Veterinarian
PR pathwayEasier PRHigh demandLow AI riskLow competition
Senior pay $110,000~$140,000
🎓 Training · Bachelor's degree 5 years + master's specialist training 1-3 years
Physiotherapist Physiotherapist
PR pathwayHigh demandLow AI risk
Senior pay $90,000~$110,000
🎓 Training · Bachelor's 4 years + postgraduate diploma master's 2 years
Occupational Therapist Occupational Therapist
PR pathwayEasier PRHigh demandLow AI risk
Senior pay $85,000~$105,000
🎓 Training · Bachelor's 4 years + Master's 2 years
Radiographer Medical Diagnostic Radiographer
PR pathwayEasier PRHigh demandLow AI risk
Senior pay $95,000~$120,000
🎓 Training · Bachelor's degree: 4 years + Graduate diploma: 1 year
Optometrist Optometrist
PR pathwayEasier PRHigh demandLow AI risk
Senior pay $110,000~$150,000
🎓 Training · Bachelor's degree 4 years
Dietitian Dietitian
PR pathwayHigh demandLow AI risk
Senior pay $100,000~$130,000
🎓 Training · Bachelor's 4 years + Master's 2 years
Paramedic/Emergency Medical Officer Ambulance Officer and Paramedic
PR pathwayHigh demandLow AI risk
Senior pay $90,000~$110,000
🎓 Training · Paramedic diploma 2 years + Emergency bachelor degree 3 years
Midwife Midwife
PR pathwayEasier PRHigh demandLow AI risk
Senior pay $100,000~$125,000
🎓 Training · Bachelor's 4 years + Master's 2 years
Aged care worker Aged Care Worker
High demandLow AI riskLow competition
Senior pay $55,000~$65,000
🎓 Training · New Zealand Diploma or equivalent (2 years) + New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (6-12 months)
Disability support worker Disability Support Worker
PR pathwayHigh demandLow AI risk
Senior pay $65,000~$80,000
🎓 Training · New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (1 year) + New Zealand Diploma in Health and Wellbeing (2 years)
Speech Pathologist Speech Pathologist
PR pathwayEasier PRHigh demandLow AI risk
Senior pay $91,000~$120,000
🎓 Training · Bachelor's 4 years + Master's 2 years
Sonographer Sonographer
PR pathwayHigh demandLow AI risk
Senior pay $110,000~$140,000
🎓 Training · Bachelor's 4 years + graduate diploma 2 years
Radiation therapist Radiation Therapist
PR pathwayEasier PRHigh demandLow AI riskLow competition
Senior pay $110,000~$140,000
🎓 Training · 4-year Bachelor's + 2-year Master's program
Enrolled Nurse Enrolled Nurse
PR pathwayEasier PRHigh demandLow AI riskLow competition
Senior pay $78,000~$95,000
🎓 Training · Enrolled nurse diploma 18-24 months + bachelor's degree to become a registered nurse 3 years
Dental Therapist Dental Therapist
PR pathwayEasier PRLow AI risk
Senior pay $85,000~$100,000
🎓 Training · Bachelor's degree 3 years + Graduate diploma 1 year
Podiatrist Podiatrist
PR pathwayEasier PRHigh demandLow AI riskLow competition
Senior pay $90,000~$120,000
🎓 Training · Bachelor's 4 years + Master's 1-2 years
Chiropractor Chiropractor
PR pathwayEasier PRHigh demandLow AI risk
Senior pay $90,000~$140,000
🎓 Training · Five-year bachelor's degree
Medical laboratory scientist Medical Laboratory Scientist
PR pathwayEasier PRHigh demandLow AI risk
Senior pay $95,000~$120,000
🎓 Training · Bachelor's degree 4 years.
Massage Therapist Massage Therapist
PR pathwayLow AI risk
Senior pay $70,000~$90,000
🎓 Training · Diploma 1-2 years + Bachelor's degree 3 years
Personal Care Worker Personal Care Worker
PR pathwayEasier PRHigh demandLow AI risk
Senior pay $65,000~$80,000
🎓 Training · Certificate IV 1 year
Medical receptionist Medical Receptionist
Low AI risk
Senior pay $55,000~$65,000
🎓 Training · High school diploma or equivalent 0-1 year + medical administration diploma 1-2 years.
Medical and welfare services manager Health and Welfare Services Manager
Employer-sponsoredHigh demandLow AI risk
Senior pay $150,000~$200,000
🎓 Training · Bachelor's degree 3 years + Master's degree 1.5 years
Clinic Manager Practice Manager
Employer-sponsoredLow AI risk
Senior pay $100,000~$120,000
🎓 Training · Associate degree or bachelor's degree 2-3 years
Dental assistant Dental Assistant
Low AI risk
Senior pay $55,000~$65,000
🎓 Training · Diploma 1-2 years
Medical Technician Medical Technician
Low AI risk
Senior pay $70,000~$85,000
🎓 Training · New Zealand certificate or diploma 1-2 years
Counsellor / Psychotherapist Counsellor
Employer-sponsoredLow AI risk
Senior pay $90,000~$120,000
🎓 Training · Bachelor's 3 years + Master's 2 years
NDIS Support Coordinator (Australia) NDIS Support Coordinator
Med AI riskLow competition
Senior pay $0
🎓 Training · No relevant local requirements N/A
Behaviour Support Practitioner Behaviour Support Practitioner
Low AI risk
Senior pay $90,000~$110,000
🎓 Training · Bachelor's in psychology or related field 3 years + Graduate Diploma in Behavior Support 1 year
NDIS plan administrator NDIS Plan Manager
High AI risk
Senior pay $70,000~$85,000
🎓 Training · Diploma 1-2 years + Bachelor's degree 3 years
Local coordinator Local Area Coordinator (NDIS)
Low AI risk
Senior pay $65,000~$75,000
🎓 Training · 2-3 years of associate degree or bachelor's in related field
Home care package coordinator Home Care Package Coordinator
Employer-sponsoredLow AI risk
Senior pay $65,000~$75,000
🎓 Training · Diploma in Health Management 1-2 years
Aboriginal Health Worker (New Zealand) Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Health Worker
Low AI risk
Senior pay $62,000~$75,000
🎓 Training · Health science diploma 1 year + Health science bachelor's 3 years
Dietitian Nutritionist
PR pathwayLow AI risk
Senior pay $85,000~$110,000
🎓 Training · Bachelor's degree (3 years) + Master's (1-2 years).
Mental health nurse Mental Health Nurse
PR pathwayHigh demandLow AI risk
Senior pay $94,000~$120,000
🎓 Training · Bachelor of Nursing 3 years
Operating Theatre Technician Surgical Technician
PR pathwayLow AI risk
Senior pay $78,000~$95,000
🎓 Training · New Zealand Diploma in Operating Room Technology (2 years)
Primary Care Organisation Manager Primary Health Organisation Manager
PR pathwayEasier PRHigh demandLow AI risk
Senior pay $120,000~$160,000
🎓 Training · Bachelor's 3 years + graduate diploma or master's 1-2 years.
Biochemist Biochemist
PR pathwayLow AI risk
Senior pay $95,000~$130,000
🎓 Training · Bachelor's degree (3 years) + Master's (1-2 years).
Microbiologist Microbiologist
PR pathwayEasier PRLow AI risk
Senior pay $100,000~$130,000
🎓 Training · Bachelor's degree (3 years) + Master's (1-2 years).
Respiratory scientist Respiratory Scientist
PR pathwayEasier PRHigh demandLow AI riskLow competition
Senior pay $100,000~$130,000
🎓 Training · Bachelor's degree 3 years + Graduate diploma 1 year
Natural and Physical Science Professionals (other nec) Natural and Physical Science Professionals nec
PR pathwayLow AI risk
Senior pay $100,000~$140,000
🎓 Training · Bachelor 3 years + Master 1-2 years
Orthoptist Orthoptist
PR pathwayEasier PRHigh demandLow AI riskLow competition
Senior pay $95,000~$120,000
🎓 Training · Bachelor's degree 4 years
Retail pharmacist Retail Pharmacist
PR pathwayEasier PRHigh demandLow AI risk
Senior pay $100,000~$130,000
🎓 Training · Bachelor of Pharmacy (4 years) + Master of Pharmacy (2 years)
Orthotist or prosthetist Orthotist or Prosthetist
PR pathwayEasier PRHigh demandLow AI risk
Senior pay $95,000~$120,000
🎓 Training · Bachelor's 4 years + Master's 1-2 years
Osteopath Osteopath
PR pathwayEasier PRHigh demandLow AI risk
Senior pay $110,000~$150,000
🎓 Training · Bachelor's 4 years + Master's 2 years
Chinese medicine practitioner Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner
PR pathwayLow AI risk
Senior pay $85,000~$120,000
🎓 Training · 4 years undergraduate + 1-2 years master's
Complementary Health Therapists nec Complementary Health Therapists nec
Employer-sponsoredHigh AI risk
Senior pay $75,000~$100,000
🎓 Training · Diploma or Bachelor's degree 3 years + short certificate course 1 year
Speech-language pathologist Speech Pathologist / Speech Language Therapist
PR pathwayEasier PRHigh demandLow AI risk
Senior pay $95,000~$120,000
🎓 Training · Master's program 2 years + Bachelor's 4 years
Anaesthetist Anaesthetist
PR pathwayEasier PRHigh demandLow AI risk
Senior pay $280,000~$400,000
🎓 Training · Medical bachelor degree 5-6 years + specialist anesthesia training 5 years.
Cardiologist Cardiologist
PR pathwayHigh demandLow AI risk
Senior pay $350,000~$500,000
🎓 Training · Bachelor of Medicine 6 years + specialist training 6 years
Medical Oncologist Medical Oncologist
PR pathwayEasier PRHigh demandLow AI riskLow competition
Senior pay $200,000~$300,000
🎓 Training · 6-year undergraduate medical degree + 5-year specialty training
Gastroenterologist Gastroenterologist
PR pathwayEasier PRHigh demandLow AI riskLow competition
Senior pay $180,000~$250,000
🎓 Training · Bachelor's 4-6 years + Specialist training 5-7 years
Neurologist Neurologist
PR pathwayHigh demandLow AI risk
Senior pay $220,000~$300,000
🎓 Training · 6-year medical undergraduate + 5-6 years specialist training.
Anaesthesia technician Anaesthetic Technician
PR pathwayEasier PRHigh demandLow AI risk
Senior pay $80,000~$100,000
🎓 Training · New Zealand Qualifications Framework Level Diploma 2 years
Medical laboratory technician Medical Laboratory Technician
PR pathwayEasier PRHigh demandLow AI risk
Senior pay $90,000~$110,000
🎓 Training · Bachelor's degree: 4 years + Graduate diploma: 1 year
Pharmacy technician Pharmacy Technician
PR pathwayMed AI risk
Senior pay $68,000~$80,000
🎓 Training · National Pharmacy Technician Certificate) 1-2 years + relevant health science diploma 1 year
Respiratory therapy technician Respiratory Technician
PR pathwayEasier PRHigh demandLow AI risk
Senior pay $80,000~$95,000
🎓 Training · New Zealand Health Science Diploma 2 years + Postgraduate Diploma or Graduate Certificate 1 year
meat inspector Meat Inspector
PR pathwayEasier PRHigh demandLow AI riskLow competition
Senior pay $65,000~$80,000
🎓 Training · Diploma 1-2 years + on-the-job training 2-3 years
Intensive care ambulance paramedics Intensive Care Ambulance Paramedic (Aus) / Ambulance Paramedic (NZ)
PR pathwayEasier PRHigh demandLow AI risk
Senior pay $90,000~$110,000
🎓 Training · Bachelor's degree (3 years) + Master's (1-2 years).
Dental Therapist Dental Therapist
PR pathwayHigh demandLow AI risk
Senior pay $90,000~$110,000
🎓 Training · Bachelor's degree 3 years + Graduate diploma 1 year
Māori health assistant Kaiāwhina (Hauora) (Māori Health Assistant)
Low AI riskLow competition
Senior pay $65,000~$78,000
🎓 Training · Year-long certificate 1 year
Personal care assistant Personal Care Assistant
Employer-sponsoredHigh demandLow AI risk
Senior pay $58,000~$65,000
🎓 Training · New Zealand Health and Wellbeing Qualification 1 year
Clinical coder Clinical Coder
PR pathwayHigh demandLow AI riskLow competition
Senior pay $85,000~$110,000
🎓 Training · Certificate in Clinical Coding (1 year) + Diploma in Health Information Management (2 years)
Sterilization technician Sterilisation Technician
PR pathwayLow AI risk
Senior pay $75,000~$90,000
🎓 Training · Relevant certificate or diploma 1-2 years + on-the-job training 0.5-1 year
Cook / Chef Chef
PR pathwayEasier PRHigh demandLow AI risk
Senior pay $70,000~$100,000
🎓 Training · New Zealand National Certificate in Cookery 1-2 years + New Zealand National Diploma in Cookery 1-2 years
Cafe or restaurant manager Cafe or Restaurant Manager
PR pathwayLow AI risk
Senior pay $75,000~$100,000
🎓 Training · Diploma in Food and Beverage Management 1 year + Bachelor in Management 3 years
Hotel or motel manager Hotel or Motel Manager
PR pathwayHigh demandLow AI risk
Senior pay $90,000~$120,000
🎓 Training · Diploma in Hospitality Management 2 years + Bachelor in Hospitality Management 3 years
Barista / café manager Cafe Worker
Employer-sponsoredHigh demandLow AI risk
Senior pay $65,000~$80,000
🎓 Training · Certificate Diploma 1 year + Associate Degree 2 years
Tour Guide / Travel Consultant Tour Guide
Med AI risk
Senior pay $70,000~$90,000
🎓 Training · Associate degree 2 years + bachelor's degree 3 years
Event planner / Meeting and event organizer Conference and Event Organiser
PR pathwayLow AI risk
Senior pay $75,000~$100,000
🎓 Training · Bachelor's degree 3 years + Graduate diploma/Master's 1-2 years
Bartender / Bar Manager Bar Attendant
PR pathwayLow AI risk
Senior pay $65,000~$80,000
🎓 Training · Hospitality management diploma 1-2 years + hospitality management bachelor's 3 years
Flight attendant Flight Attendant
PR pathwayLow AI risk
Senior pay $80,000~$100,000
🎓 Training · New Zealand diploma 1-2 years
Retail Sales Assistant Sales Assistant (General)
Med AI risk
Senior pay $55,000~$70,000
🎓 Training · Retail certificate 1 year
Retail Manager Retail Manager (General)
PR pathwayMed AI risk
Senior pay $75,000~$95,000
🎓 Training · Bachelor's degree (3 years) + postgraduate diploma (1 year)
Kitchen hand Kitchenhand
Low AI risk
Senior pay $42,000~$50,000
🎓 Training · New Zealand Cookery Certificate 1 year + New Zealand Cookery Diploma 2 years
Chef Cook
PR pathwayLow AI risk
Senior pay $65,000~$80,000
🎓 Training · New Zealand National Certificate level 1 year + New Zealand Cookery Diploma level 2 years
Baker/Pastry Chef Baker
PR pathwayEasier PRHigh demandLow AI risk
Senior pay $60,000~$80,000
🎓 Training · Short-term training course 1 year + Baking diploma 2 years.
Retail Supervisor Retail Supervisor
Low AI risk
Senior pay $70,000~$90,000
🎓 Training · High school diploma 3 years + New Zealand Retail Management Certificate 1 year
Pastry chef Pastrycook
PR pathwayLow AI risk
Senior pay $66,000~$80,000
🎓 Training · Certificate 1 year + Diploma 2 years
Café server Cafe Worker
Employer-sponsoredLow AI risk
Senior pay $55,000~$65,000
🎓 Training · High school graduation, no degree required
Bar attendant (general) Bar Useful or Busser
High AI risk
Senior pay $45,000~$55,000
🎓 Training · Short-term training: 2 weeks.
Retail Loss Prevention Officer Retail Loss Prevention Officer
PR pathwayMed AI risk
Senior pay $70,000~$90,000
🎓 Training · High school diploma, no fixed term.
Tourism Information Officer Tourist Information Officer
PR pathwayLow AI risk
Senior pay $62,000~$75,000
🎓 Training · New Zealand National Certificate in Tourism (1 year) + Diploma in Tourism Management (2 years)
Hair and beauty assistant Hair or Beauty Salon Assistant
Low AI risk
Senior pay $50,000~$60,000
🎓 Training · National Certificate 1 year + National Certificate 2 years
Mountain or glacier guide Mountain or Glacier Guide
PR pathwayLow AI risk
Senior pay $60,000~$80,000
🎓 Training · Outdoor education or tourism management certificate diploma 1 year + industry certification training 1 year
Whitewater rafting guide Whitewater Rafting Guide
Employer-sponsoredLow AI risk
Senior pay $60,000~$75,000
🎓 Training · High school diploma, 3 years
Hotel or motel front desk receptionist Hotel or Motel Receptionist
PR pathwayLow AI risk
Senior pay $60,000~$70,000
🎓 Training · High school graduation (3 years) + Diploma or certificate in Hotel Management (1-2 years)
Automotive parts sales representative Sales Representative (Motor Vehicle Parts and Accessories)
Employer-sponsoredLow AI risk
Senior pay $70,000~$90,000
🎓 Training · Vocational qualification 1 year + Diploma 1-2 years
Motor vehicle or caravan salesperson. Motor Vehicle or Caravan Salesperson
PR pathwayLow AI risk
Senior pay $90,000~$130,000
🎓 Training · High school diploma, 0 years
Cash truck salesperson Cash Van Salesperson
Employer-sponsoredLow AI risk
Senior pay $70,000~$85,000
🎓 Training · High school graduate: 0 years.
Street vendor Street Vendor
Employer-sponsoredLow AI risk
Senior pay $45,000~$60,000
🎓 Training · No degree required, 0 years
Leasing Salesperson Rental Salesperson
PR pathwayLow AI risk
Senior pay $65,000~$80,000
🎓 Training · High school graduate: 0 years.
Commercial cleaner Commercial Housekeeper
Low AI risk
Senior pay $55,000~$65,000
🎓 Training · High school diploma or equivalent, none
Brewery worker Brewery Worker
Med AI risk
Senior pay $65,000~$80,000
🎓 Training · Diploma 1-2 years
Seafood processing worker Seafood Process Worker
PR pathwayLow AI risk
Senior pay $60,000~$75,000
🎓 Training · No academic requirements, 1 month.
Meat packer Meat Packer
PR pathwayMed AI riskLow competition
Senior pay $65,000~$75,000
🎓 Training · New Zealand National Certificate 1 year
Software engineer Software Engineer
PR pathwayEasier PRHigh demandLow AI risk
Senior pay $130,000~$180,000
🎓 Training · Bachelor's 3-4 years + Master's 1.5-2 years
Cybersecurity Engineer ICT Security Specialist
PR pathwayEasier PRHigh demandLow AI risk
Senior pay $130,000~$180,000
🎓 Training · Bachelor's degree 3 years + Master's program 1-2 years
Cloud Computing Engineer Computer Network and Systems Engineer
PR pathwayEasier PRHigh demandMed AI risk
Senior pay $130,000~$180,000
🎓 Training · Bachelor's degree 3 years + Graduate diploma 1 year
Machine Learning Engineer Machine Learning Engineer
PR pathwayEasier PRHigh demandLow AI risk
Senior pay $140,000~$180,000
🎓 Training · Bachelor's degree 3 years + Master's degree 1–2 years
DevOps Engineer ICT Developers and Programmers nec
PR pathwayEasier PRHigh demandLow AI riskLow competition
Senior pay $130,000~$170,000
🎓 Training · Bachelor's 3 years + postgraduate diploma or master's 1-2 years
ICT Business Analyst / Data Analyst ICT Business Analyst
PR pathwayHigh demandMed AI risk
Senior pay $105,000~$130,000
🎓 Training · Bachelor's degree (3 years) + Master's (1-2 years).
IT Project Manager ICT Managers
PR pathwayEasier PRHigh demandLow AI risk
Senior pay $135,000~$170,000
🎓 Training · Bachelor's degree (3 years) + Master's (1-2 years).
UI/UX designer Web Designer
PR pathwayMed AI risk
Senior pay $100,000~$130,000
🎓 Training · Bachelor's degree (3 years) + Master's (1-2 years).
Web designer Web Designer
PR pathwayHigh AI risk
Senior pay $85,000~$110,000
🎓 Training · Diploma 1-2 years + Bachelor's Degree 3 years
Network Engineer Network Engineer
PR pathwayEasier PRHigh demandLow AI risk
Senior pay $120,000~$160,000
🎓 Training · Bachelor's degree 3 years + Master's diploma 1-2 years
Database administrator Database Administrator
PR pathwayEasier PRHigh demandLow AI risk
Senior pay $120,000~$160,000
🎓 Training · Bachelor's 3 years + graduate diploma or master's 1-2 years.
Information technology support technician ICT Support Technician
PR pathwayHigh demandMed AI risk
Senior pay $85,000~$110,000
🎓 Training · Diploma 1-2 years + Bachelor's degree 3 years
ERP Consultant ERP Consultant
PR pathwayEasier PRHigh demandLow AI risk
Senior pay $130,000~$180,000
🎓 Training · Bachelor's 4 years + Master's 1.5 years
Business Intelligence Analyst BI Analyst
PR pathwayEasier PRHigh demandLow AI risk
Senior pay $120,000~$150,000
🎓 Training · Bachelor's degree (3 years) + Master's (1-2 years).
Mobile application developer Mobile Developer
PR pathwayHigh demandMed AI risk
Senior pay $100,000~$140,000
🎓 Training · Bachelor's in Computer Science or Software Engineering (3 years) + online bootcamp or short course (6-12 months)
IT Project Coordinator IT Project Coordinator
PR pathwayLow AI risk
Senior pay $100,000~$130,000
🎓 Training · Bachelor's degree (3 years) + Master's (1-2 years).
Web Development Web Developer
PR pathwayHigh demandMed AI risk
Senior pay $100,000~$140,000
🎓 Training · University bachelor's 3 years + polytechnic diploma 2 years
ICT Business Development Manager ICT Business Development Manager
PR pathwayLow AI risk
Senior pay $130,000~$180,000
🎓 Training · Bachelor's degree 3-4 years + Graduate diploma/certificate 1-2 years.
Test Engineer QA Engineer
PR pathwayEasier PRHigh demandLow AI risk
Senior pay $120,000~$150,000
🎓 Training · Bachelor's degree (3 years) + Master's (1-2 years).
ICT Project Manager ICT Project Manager
PR pathwayHigh demandLow AI risk
Senior pay $135,000~$170,000
🎓 Training · Bachelor's degree (3 years) + Master's (1-2 years).
Mathematician. Mathematician
PR pathwayEasier PRMed AI risk
Senior pay $120,000~$160,000
🎓 Training · Bachelor's degree (3 years) + Master's (1-2 years).
Data scientist Data Scientist
PR pathwayHigh demandLow AI risk
Senior pay $130,000~$160,000
🎓 Training · Bachelor's degree (3 years) + Master's (1-2 years).
Content Creator (Marketing) Content Creator (Marketing)
PR pathwayHigh demandMed AI risk
Senior pay $85,000~$110,000
🎓 Training · Bachelor's degree 3 years + Diploma 1 year
ICT account manager ICT Account Manager
PR pathwayLow AI risk
Senior pay $100,000~$130,000
🎓 Training · Bachelor's degree 3 years + graduate diploma 1 year
Other scientific and technical professionals Science Technicians nec
PR pathwayLow AI risk
Senior pay $70,000~$90,000
🎓 Training · Bachelor's degree (3 years) + Master's (1-2 years).
Electronics engineering technician Electronic Engineering Technician
PR pathwayHigh demandLow AI risk
Senior pay $90,000~$110,000
🎓 Training · New Zealand diploma 2 years + bachelor's degree 3 years
ICT Customer Support Officer ICT Customer Support Officer
PR pathwayMed AI risk
Senior pay $90,000~$120,000
🎓 Training · Certificate 1 year + Diploma 2 years
Telecommunications Network Planner Telecommunications Network Planner
PR pathwayHigh demandLow AI risk
Senior pay $110,000~$140,000
🎓 Training · Bachelor's degree 3 years + Graduate diploma 1 year
Embedded/firmware engineer Embedded / Firmware Engineer
PR pathwayEasier PRHigh demandLow AI risk
Senior pay $135,000~$170,000
🎓 Training · Recognized Electronic Microelectronics and Computer Engineering degree 4~6 years + advanced specialization 6~24 months
FPGA engineer FPGA Engineer
PR pathwayEasier PRLow AI riskLow competition
Senior pay $150,000~$185,000
🎓 Training · Recognized Electronic Microelectronics and Computer Engineering degree 4~6 years + advanced specialization 6~24 months
ASIC chip design engineer ASIC Design Engineer
PR pathwayEasier PRLow AI riskLow competition
Senior pay $150,000~$185,000
🎓 Training · Recognized Electronic Microelectronics and Computer Engineering degree 4~6 years + advanced specialization 6~24 months
Analog/mixed-signal IC design engineer Analog / Mixed-Signal IC Design Engineer
PR pathwayEasier PRLow AI riskLow competition
Senior pay $150,000~$185,000
🎓 Training · Recognized Electronic Microelectronics and Computer Engineering degree 4~6 years + advanced specialization 6~24 months
IC Verification Engineer IC Verification Engineer
PR pathwayEasier PRLow AI riskLow competition
Senior pay $145,000~$175,000
🎓 Training · Recognized Electronic Microelectronics and Computer Engineering degree 4~6 years + advanced specialization 6~24 months
Electrician Electrician
PR pathwayEasier PRHigh demandLow AI riskLow competition
Senior pay $95,000~$130,000
🎓 Training · Electrician apprenticeship (3-4 years)
Air Conditioning Technician Airconditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic
PR pathwayEasier PRHigh demandLow AI riskLow competition
Senior pay $85,000~$110,000
🎓 Training · Apprenticeship 3-4 years + diploma 2 years
Welder Welder (First Class)
PR pathwayEasier PRHigh demandLow AI riskLow competition
Senior pay $75,000~$100,000
🎓 Training · New Zealand Level 4 Welding Certificate 2 years + New Zealand Apprenticeship 3-4 years
Plumber Plumber (General)
PR pathwayEasier PRHigh demandLow AI riskLow competition
Senior pay $90,000~$120,000
🎓 Training · Apprenticeship 4 years + Diploma 1-2 years
Formwork carpenter Formwork Carpenter
PR pathwayEasier PRHigh demandLow AI riskLow competition
Senior pay $80,000~$105,000
🎓 Training · Apprenticeship 3-4 years + certificate course 1-2 years
Bricklayer Bricklayer
PR pathwayEasier PRHigh demandLow AI risk
Senior pay $75,000~$95,000
🎓 Training · Short courses or apprenticeship 3-4 years
Painter Painter and Decorator
PR pathwayLow AI risk
Senior pay $70,000~$90,000
🎓 Training · Apprenticeship 3-4 years + Certificate course 6-12 months
roof plumber Roof Plumber
PR pathwayEasier PRHigh demandLow AI riskLow competition
Senior pay $80,000~$100,000
🎓 Training · Apprenticeship 3-4 years
Automotive Mechanic Motor Mechanic (General)
PR pathwayEasier PRHigh demandLow AI riskLow competition
Senior pay $75,000~$95,000
🎓 Training · apprenticeship preparatory training 1 year + certificate course 2 years
Diesel mechanic Diesel Motor Mechanic
PR pathwayEasier PRHigh demandLow AI riskLow competition
Senior pay $80,000~$95,000
🎓 Training · Certificate course 4 years + preparatory training program 1-2 years
Sheet Metal Worker Sheetmetal Trades Worker
PR pathwayEasier PRHigh demandLow AI risk
Senior pay $70,000~$90,000
🎓 Training · New Zealand Certificate Level 4 (4 years) + New Zealand Panel Beater Apprenticeship (4 years)
Crane Operator Crane, Hoist and Lift Operator
PR pathwayLow AI risk
Senior pay $100,000~$130,000
🎓 Training · Crane operation course 6-12 months + on-the-job apprenticeship 1-2 years
Forklift operator Forklift Driver
PR pathwayLow AI risk
Senior pay $65,000~$75,000
🎓 Training · Pre-employment training 1-2 weeks
Truck driver Truck Driver (General)
PR pathwayEasier PRHigh demandLow AI riskLow competition
Senior pay $75,000~$95,000
🎓 Training · Apprenticeship on-the-job training 1 year
Train driver Train and Tram Driver
PR pathwayLow AI risk
Senior pay $95,000~$120,000
🎓 Training · Onboarding training and internship for 6-12 months
Construction project manager Construction Project Manager
PR pathwayEasier PRHigh demandLow AI risk
Senior pay $140,000~$200,000
🎓 Training · Bachelor's degree 4 years + Master's degree 1-2 years
Rebar/steel fixer Steel Fixer
PR pathwayEasier PRHigh demandLow AI riskLow competition
Senior pay $75,000~$95,000
🎓 Training · New Zealand certificate level 1-2 years
Scaffolder Scaffolder
PR pathwayEasier PRHigh demandLow AI riskLow competition
Senior pay $80,000~$100,000
🎓 Training · Apprenticeship 3 years + Advanced Certificate 1 year
Rigger/dogman Construction Rigger
PR pathwayEasier PRHigh demandLow AI risk
Senior pay $85,000~$110,000
🎓 Training · Apprenticeship 3-4 years + advanced certificate/diploma 1-2 years
Concrete Worker Concreter
Employer-sponsoredHigh demandLow AI riskLow competition
Senior pay $75,000~$95,000
🎓 Training · Apprenticeship 3-4 years
Plasterer Plasterer
PR pathwayEasier PRHigh demandLow AI riskLow competition
Senior pay $80,000~$100,000
🎓 Training · Apprenticeship 4 years
Tiler Wall and Floor Tiler
PR pathwayEasier PRHigh demandLow AI risk
Senior pay $70,000~$90,000
🎓 Training · Apprenticeship 3-4 years + pre-training certificate 1 year
Glazier Glazier
PR pathwayHigh demandLow AI risk
Senior pay $80,000~$100,000
🎓 Training · New Zealand Certificate 1-2 years + on-job training 3-4 years
Floor layer Floor Finisher
PR pathwayEasier PRHigh demandLow AI risk
Senior pay $70,000~$85,000
🎓 Training · Apprenticeship 3-4 years + certificate course 1-2 years
Gas Fitter/Gas Pipe Layer Gas Fitter
PR pathwayHigh demandLow AI riskLow competition
Senior pay $90,000~$120,000
🎓 Training · Gasfitter certificate 4 years + Gas appliance servicer 1 year
Fire protection pipefitter Fire Protection Plumber
PR pathwayHigh demandLow AI riskLow competition
Senior pay $100,000~$130,000
🎓 Training · Apprenticeship foundation course 1 year + NZ Certificate in Fire Protection 3-4 years
Solar panel installer Solar Panel Installer
PR pathwayEasier PRHigh demandLow AI riskLow competition
Senior pay $90,000~$120,000
🎓 Training · New Zealand Level 4 certificate 4 years + Electrical Engineering diploma 2 years.
Wind turbine technician Wind Turbine Technician
Employer-sponsoredHigh demandLow AI riskLow competition
Senior pay $95,000~$120,000
🎓 Training · Associate degree 2 years + electrical apprenticeship 4 years
Power Line Worker Electrical Linesperson
PR pathwayHigh demandLow AI riskLow competition
Senior pay $95,000~$120,000
🎓 Training · NZ Certificate in Electrical Engineering - Power Line Mechanic 3-4 years + on-the-job apprenticeship 3-4 years
Boilermaker Boilermaker
PR pathwayEasier PRHigh demandLow AI risk
Senior pay $80,000~$100,000
🎓 Training · Apprenticeship 4 years + New Zealand Qualifications Framework Level Certificate 1-2 years
Tool and Die Maker Toolmaker
PR pathwayEasier PRHigh demandLow AI riskLow competition
Senior pay $80,000~$110,000
🎓 Training · Apprenticeship (4 years) + Marketing level certificate (2 years)
Precision metal processing technician (CNC operator) Precision Metal Trades Worker
PR pathwayHigh AI risk
Senior pay $75,000~$95,000
🎓 Training · Certificate 1 year + Diploma 2 years
Mechanical services and air-conditioning plumbers Mechanical Services and Air Conditioning Plumber
PR pathwayHigh demandLow AI risk
Senior pay $90,000~$120,000
🎓 Training · Certificate IV (4 years)
Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Technician Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic
PR pathwayEasier PRHigh demandLow AI risk
Senior pay $85,000~$110,000
🎓 Training · NZQF Level 4 certificate 4 years + diploma 2 years
Industrial Machinery Mechanic Industrial Machinery Mechanic
PR pathwayEasier PRHigh demandLow AI risk
Senior pay $85,000~$110,000
🎓 Training · Diploma 2 years + Apprenticeship 3-4 years
Automotive Panel Beater Panel Beater
PR pathwayEasier PRHigh demandLow AI riskLow competition
Senior pay $80,000~$100,000
🎓 Training · Apprenticeship 3-4 years + pre-employment certificate 1 year
Automotive spray painter Motor Vehicle Body Painter
PR pathwayEasier PRHigh demandLow AI riskLow competition
Senior pay $85,000~$110,000
🎓 Training · Automotive paint apprentice 4 years + pre-apprenticeship course 6-12 months
Asbestos removal worker Asbestos Removalist
Employer-sponsoredLow AI risk
Senior pay $75,000~$90,000
🎓 Training · On-the-job training and short courses 4-6 weeks
Building Inspector Building Inspector
PR pathwayHigh demandLow AI risk
Senior pay $95,000~$120,000
🎓 Training · Diploma in Building Control Surveying or equivalent 2 years
Plumbing inspector Plumbing Inspector
PR pathwayLow AI risk
Senior pay $90,000~$110,000
🎓 Training · Plumbing certificate 2-3 years + related diploma or bachelor's degree 3-4 years
Maintenance Planner Maintenance Planner
PR pathwayMed AI risk
Senior pay $95,000~$120,000
🎓 Training · Diploma 2 years + industry training course 1-2 years
Motorcycle mechanic Motorcycle Mechanic
PR pathwayEasier PRHigh demandLow AI risk
Senior pay $70,000~$90,000
🎓 Training · New Zealand National Certificate 2 years + Apprenticeship 3-4 years
Metal casting technician Metal Casting Trades Worker
PR pathwayHigh AI risk
Senior pay $70,000~$90,000
🎓 Training · Apprenticeship 3-4 years
Metal fabrication worker Metal Fabricator
PR pathwayEasier PRHigh demandLow AI risk
Senior pay $70,000~$90,000
🎓 Training · New Zealand Level 4 Certificate 4 years + Level 3 Certificate 1 year
Welder-Fitter Fitter-Welder
PR pathwayEasier PRHigh demandLow AI riskLow competition
Senior pay $70,000~$90,000
🎓 Training · Apprenticeship 3-4 years + certificate course 1-2 years
Other Metal Fitters and Machinists Metal Fitters and Machinists nec
PR pathwayEasier PRHigh demandLow AI riskLow competition
Senior pay $85,000~$105,000
🎓 Training · New Zealand Level 4 certificate (4 years) + New Zealand diploma (2 years)
Locksmith Locksmith
PR pathwayEasier PRHigh demandLow AI riskLow competition
Senior pay $80,000~$100,000
🎓 Training · Apprenticeship 3-4 years + certificate course 6-12 months
Engineering pattern maker Engineering Patternmaker
PR pathwayLow AI riskLow competition
Senior pay $72,000~$95,000
🎓 Training · New Zealand Engineering Die Certificate 2 years + Die Making Apprenticeship 4 years
Vehicle interior trimmer Vehicle Trimmer
PR pathwayLow AI risk
Senior pay $65,000~$80,000
🎓 Training · National certificate 3-4 years + apprenticeship 3-4 years
Stonemason Stonemason
PR pathwayEasier PRHigh demandLow AI risk
Senior pay $80,000~$100,000
🎓 Training · Apprenticeship 3-4 years + certificate course 1-2 years
Cabinetmaking Joiner
PR pathwayEasier PRHigh demandLow AI risk
Senior pay $70,000~$90,000
🎓 Training · Apprenticeship 3-4 years + pre-apprenticeship training 1 year
Solid plasterer Renderer (Solid Plaster)
PR pathwayHigh demandLow AI risk
Senior pay $75,000~$95,000
🎓 Training · New Zealand National Certificate (3 years) + apprenticeship (3–4 years)
Plumber (General) Plumber (General)
PR pathwayEasier PRHigh demandLow AI riskLow competition
Senior pay $100,000~$130,000
🎓 Training · Apprenticeship 4 years + foundation certificate 1 year
Elevator Mechanic Lift Mechanic
PR pathwayEasier PRHigh demandLow AI riskLow competition
Senior pay $90,000~$110,000
🎓 Training · New Zealand registered apprenticeship: 4 years
Technical cable splicer Technical Cable Jointer
PR pathwayEasier PRHigh demandLow AI risk
Senior pay $90,000~$120,000
🎓 Training · Apprenticeship 3-4 years + Diploma 2 years
Data and Telecommunications Cable Layer Cabler (Data and Telecommunications)
PR pathwayLow AI risk
Senior pay $85,000~$100,000
🎓 Training · National Electrician Certificate 3 years + Bachelor's degree 3 years
Telecommunications line worker Telecommunications Linesworker / Telecommunications Line Mechanic
PR pathwayEasier PRHigh demandLow AI riskLow competition
Senior pay $85,000~$110,000
🎓 Training · New Zealand National Certificate 3-4 years
Tree worker Tree Worker
Employer-sponsoredLow AI risk
Senior pay $65,000~$80,000
🎓 Training · New Zealand apprenticeship 3-4 years + Arboriculture certificate 1-2 years
Landscape gardener Landscape Gardener
Employer-sponsoredLow AI risk
Senior pay $78,000~$95,000
🎓 Training · Vocational education certificate 1-2 years + diploma 2 years
building and plumbing supplies sales representative Sales Representative (Building and Plumbing Supplies)
PR pathwayLow AI risk
Senior pay $75,000~$90,000
🎓 Training · Sales or business-related certificate/diploma 1 year
Clay product machine operator Clay Products Machine Operator
PR pathwayMed AI risk
Senior pay $65,000~$75,000
🎓 Training · High school diploma 3 years + New Zealand qualification assessment 1 year
Glass Production Machine Operator Glass Production Machine Operator
Employer-sponsoredMed AI riskLow competition
Senior pay $65,000~$75,000
🎓 Training · On-the-job training 2 years + certificate course 1 year
Clay, concrete, glass, and stone processing machine operators (not elsewhere classified) Clay, Concrete, Glass and Stone Processing Machine Operators nec
PR pathwayHigh AI risk
Senior pay $65,000~$75,000
🎓 Training · Apprenticeship 3 years
Other wood processing machine operators Other Wood Processing Machine Operator
PR pathwayHigh AI riskLow competition
Senior pay $63,000~$72,000
🎓 Training · New Zealand National Certificate 1-2 years + Apprenticeship 3-4 years.
Plastic cable manufacturing machine operator Plastic Cablemaking Machine Operator
Employer-sponsoredMed AI risk
Senior pay $65,000~$75,000
🎓 Training · Short-term training certificate 1 year + NZQA Level certificate 1 year
Plastic manufacturing worker or welder Plastics Fabricator or Welder
Employer-sponsoredLow AI risk
Senior pay $70,000~$90,000
🎓 Training · Apprenticeship 3-4 years + National Certificate 1-2 years
Reinforced Plastic and Composite Production Worker Reinforced Plastic and Composite Production Worker
PR pathwayMed AI risk
Senior pay $72,000~$90,000
🎓 Training · Apprenticeship or on-the-job training: 2 years
Plastic and rubber production machine operator (other unclassified) Plastics and Rubber Production Machine Operators nec
Employer-sponsoredHigh AI risk
Senior pay $60,000~$70,000
🎓 Training · On-the-job training 1-2 years + New Zealand qualification certification 1 year
Shoe machine operator Footwear Production Machine Operator
Med AI riskLow competition
Senior pay $60,000~$70,000
🎓 Training · Manufacturing skills certificate 1 year
Loom operator Weaving Machine Operator
Employer-sponsoredMed AI riskLow competition
Senior pay $54,000~$65,000
🎓 Training · On-the-job training 1-2 years + certificate course 1 year
Textile and footwear production machine operators (other) Textile and Footwear Production Machine Operators nec
PR pathwayHigh AI riskLow competition
Senior pay $55,000~$65,000
🎓 Training · High school diploma 3 years + on-the-job training 6-12 months
Explosives Worker / Shot Firer Shot Firer
Employer-sponsoredLow AI risk
Senior pay $85,000~$110,000
🎓 Training · Apprenticeship 3-4 years
Cement production plant operator Cement Production Plant Operator
PR pathwayMed AI riskLow competition
Senior pay $65,000~$80,000
🎓 Training · High school or equivalent 12 months + New Zealand National Certificate in Concrete Operations 2 years
Dry cleaner Drycleaner
Employer-sponsoredMed AI risk
Senior pay $52,000~$60,000
🎓 Training · Short-term training or on-the-job training 3 months
Construction worker Builder's Labourer
Employer-sponsoredHigh demandLow AI risk
Senior pay $65,000~$80,000
🎓 Training · On-the-job training 1-3 years
Earthmoving worker Earthmoving Labourer
Employer-sponsoredHigh demandLow AI risk
Senior pay $70,000~$90,000
🎓 Training · 1 year on-the-job training + 1 year New Zealand certificate.
Fencing worker Fencer
PR pathwayEasier PRHigh demandLow AI risk
Senior pay $75,000~$90,000
🎓 Training · Apprenticeship 3-4 years + short certificate course 1 year
Home renovation installer Home Improvement Installer
PR pathwayHigh demandLow AI risk
Senior pay $80,000~$100,000
🎓 Training · New Zealand National Certificate Level 1-2 years + apprenticeship 3-4 years
Insulation worker Lagger
PR pathwayHigh demandLow AI riskLow competition
Senior pay $85,000~$100,000
🎓 Training · Apprenticeship 3-4 years
Surveyor's Assistant Surveyor's Assistant
PR pathwayLow AI risk
Senior pay $70,000~$90,000
🎓 Training · New Zealand Diploma in Surveying 2 years + Bachelor of Applied Science 3 years
Dairy Products Maker Dairy Products Maker
PR pathwayEasier PRHigh demandLow AI riskLow competition
Senior pay $72,000~$85,000
🎓 Training · Certificate course 1 year + apprenticeship on-the-job training 2-4 years
Boning and slicing workers Meat Boner and Slicer
PR pathwayEasier PRHigh demandLow AI risk
Senior pay $70,000~$85,000
🎓 Training · On-the-job training 6-12 months
Metal engineering process worker. Metal Engineering Process Worker
PR pathwayLow AI risk
Senior pay $65,000~$75,000
🎓 Training · New Zealand Certificate in Engineering Manufacturing (1 year) + Apprenticeship (3-4 years)
Rubber factory worker Rubber Factory Worker
PR pathwayHigh AI riskLow competition
Senior pay $70,000~$90,000
🎓 Training · Apprenticeship 2-4 years
Timber and wood products factory worker Wood and Wood Products Factory Worker
Employer-sponsoredHigh AI risk
Senior pay $65,000~$75,000
🎓 Training · Certificate 6-12 months
Chemical plant operator Chemical Plant Worker
PR pathwayMed AI risk
Senior pay $70,000~$85,000
🎓 Training · National Certificate 1-2 years
Glass Processing Worker Glass Processing Worker
PR pathwayLow AI risk
Senior pay $70,000~$85,000
🎓 Training · Training course 1 year + on-the-job training 1-2 years.
Dairy Cattle Farm Worker Dairy Cattle Farm Worker
PR pathwayHigh demandMed AI riskLow competition
Senior pay $65,000~$85,000
🎓 Training · New Zealand Certificate in Agriculture 1 year + New Zealand Diploma in Dairy 2 years
Pilot Airline Pilot
PR pathwayHigh demandLow AI risk
Senior pay $150,000~$250,000
🎓 Training · Airline Transport Pilot License course 2 years + Aviation Management Bachelor's degree 3 years
Maritime Transport Professionals (Crew/Navigation Officer) Marine Transport Professional
PR pathwayHigh demandLow AI risk
Senior pay $110,000~$150,000
🎓 Training · Maritime college diploma (3 years) + bachelor's (4 years)
Underground Miner Underground Miner
Employer-sponsoredMed AI risk
Senior pay $95,000~$120,000
🎓 Training · NZ bachelor's degree 2 years + mining operations certificate 1 year
Drill Operator Driller
Employer-sponsoredLow AI risk
Senior pay $75,000~$95,000
🎓 Training · Apprenticeship on-the-job training 2 years + New Zealand National Certificate 1 year
Mining machinery operator Mining Machine Operator
PR pathwayLow AI riskLow competition
Senior pay $95,000~$120,000
🎓 Training · Certificate 2 years + on-the-job training 6-12 months
Explosives Worker / Shot Firer Shot Firer
PR pathwayEasier PRHigh demandLow AI riskLow competition
Senior pay $100,000~$130,000
🎓 Training · Blaster certificate course 1-2 years + blaster assistant apprenticeship 2-3 years
Mine Surveyor Mine Surveyor
PR pathwayEasier PRHigh demandLow AI riskLow competition
Senior pay $110,000~$150,000
🎓 Training · Bachelor's degree (3 years) + postgraduate diploma (1 year)
Mineral Processing Technician Mineral Processing Technician
Employer-sponsoredLow AI risk
Senior pay $90,000~$110,000
🎓 Training · Apprenticeship on-the-job training 1-2 years + New Zealand Diploma 1-2 years
Aviation Maintenance Engineer Aircraft Maintenance Engineer
PR pathwayEasier PRHigh demandLow AI risk
Senior pay $85,000~$110,000
🎓 Training · Diploma 2 years + Bachelor's Degree 3 years
Warehouse Supervisor Warehouse Supervisor
PR pathwayHigh demandLow AI risk
Senior pay $70,000~$90,000
🎓 Training · Relevant industry certificate or diploma 1 year + bachelor's degree 3 years
Delivery Driver Delivery Driver
Employer-sponsoredHigh AI risk
Senior pay $65,000~$80,000
🎓 Training · Novice training: 1 week.
Earthmoving equipment operator Earthmoving Plant Operator
PR pathwayLow AI risk
Senior pay $85,000~$110,000
🎓 Training · Apprenticeship 2 years
Port Operator Stevedore
Employer-sponsoredMed AI risk
Senior pay $70,000~$90,000
🎓 Training · On-the-job training 6-12 months
Bus Driver Bus Driver
PR pathwayHigh demandLow AI riskLow competition
Senior pay $65,000~$80,000
🎓 Training · Heavy vehicle driving training 4-6 weeks
Air traffic controller Air Traffic Controller
PR pathwayEasier PRLow AI risk
Senior pay $140,000~$180,000
🎓 Training · On-the-job training and certification (2-3 years)
Helicopter Pilot Helicopter Pilot
PR pathwayLow AI risk
Senior pay $100,000~$150,000
🎓 Training · Commercial helicopter pilot license: 12-18 months
Fishing vessel master Master Fisher
PR pathwayLow AI risk
Senior pay $100,000~$130,000
🎓 Training · Fisheries apprentice seafarer training: 2 years + seafarer licence: 1-2 years
Ship master Ship's Officer
PR pathwayLow AI risk
Senior pay $120,000~$180,000
🎓 Training · Maritime Academy Diploma 3-4 years
Shipping professionals (other unclassified) Marine Transport Professionals nec
PR pathwayHigh demandLow AI risk
Senior pay $100,000~$140,000
🎓 Training · Bachelor's 3-4 years + Diploma or Certificate 1-2 years
Mine deputy supervisor Mine Deputy
PR pathwayLow AI risk
Senior pay $130,000~$160,000
🎓 Training · Associate degree or bachelor's degree 2-4 years + on-the-job training and certification 1-2 years
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Avionics) Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Avionics)
PR pathwayHigh demandLow AI risk
Senior pay $90,000~$120,000
🎓 Training · Certificate diploma 2 years + Bachelor's degree 4 years
Armored vehicle guard Armoured Car Escort
Low AI risk
Senior pay $65,000~$75,000
🎓 Training · High school diploma; 3 years
Courier Courier
High AI risk
Senior pay $60,000~$80,000
🎓 Training · No education required
Inventory Manager Stock Clerk
PR pathwayMed AI risk
Senior pay $65,000~$80,000
🎓 Training · High school or equivalent 3 years + logistics or business diploma 1-2 years
Import/Export Clerk Import-Export Clerk
PR pathwayEasier PRHigh AI risk
Senior pay $70,000~$85,000
🎓 Training · Associate degree or bachelor's degree 2-3 years
Transport operations inspector Transport Operations Inspector
PR pathwayLow AI risk
Senior pay $90,000~$110,000
🎓 Training · Certificate Diploma 1 year + Bachelor's Degree 3 years
Paper products machine operator Paper Products Machine Operator
PR pathwayLow AI risk
Senior pay $65,000~$75,000
🎓 Training · New Zealand National Certificate 6-12 months plus on-the-job training 1-2 years
Crane, hoist or lift operator Crane, Hoist or Lift Operator
PR pathwayHigh demandLow AI risk
Senior pay $90,000~$110,000
🎓 Training · Apprenticeship 3-4 years + Certificate course 6-12 months
Boiler or engine operator Boiler or Engine Operator
PR pathwayLow AI risk
Senior pay $70,000~$90,000
🎓 Training · Apprenticeship 3-4 years + Bachelor's degree 3 years
pulp and paper mill operator Paper and Pulp Mill Operator
PR pathwayLow AI risk
Senior pay $70,000~$90,000
🎓 Training · New Zealand Certificate 1-2 years
Train dispatcher Train Controller
Employer-sponsoredLow AI risk
Senior pay $100,000~$130,000
🎓 Training · New Zealand Transport Agency-approved training course 6-12 months + relevant field diploma 2 years
Weighbridge operator Weighbridge Operator
High AI riskLow competition
Senior pay $60,000~$70,000
🎓 Training · High school diploma, 3 years
Logging Equipment Operator Logging Plant Operator
PR pathwayEasier PRHigh demandLow AI riskLow competition
Senior pay $75,000~$95,000
🎓 Training · Certificate Training 1-2 years
Rail track worker Railway Track Worker
PR pathwayLow AI risk
Senior pay $70,000~$90,000
🎓 Training · Apprenticeship 2 years
Crane Signaller Crane Chaser
PR pathwayLow AI risk
Senior pay $70,000~$85,000
🎓 Training · Pre-job training: 2 weeks
Meat processing worker Meat Process Worker
PR pathwayEasier PRHigh demandLow AI risk
Senior pay $65,000~$80,000
🎓 Training · Apprenticeship 2 years
Container filler Container Filler
Med AI risk
Senior pay $60,000~$70,000
🎓 Training · On-the-job training 1-3 months
Packer (Other Unclassified) Packers nec
Employer-sponsoredHigh AI risk
Senior pay $60,000~$70,000
🎓 Training · Short-term training 2-4 weeks
Product Grader Product Grader
PR pathwayMed AI risk
Senior pay $68,000~$80,000
🎓 Training · High school diploma 3 years + industry training certificate 1 year
Paper and pulp mill worker Paper and Pulp Mill Worker
PR pathwayHigh AI risk
Senior pay $65,000~$80,000
🎓 Training · High school diploma 3 years