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Infrastructure, Tūāhanga

Infrastructure jobs involve building and maintaining large networks like telecommunications and fibre lines, water and wastewater systems, and roads, bridges and dams.

You might

  • plan and design civil engineering projects
  • plan and maintain telecommunications equipment and facilities
  • plan and maintain water and wastewater systems
  • examine blueprints, wiring diagrams and specifications

Career ideas
Ngā huatau aramahi,

Career idea

Civil engineer

Mataaro metarahi

Pay

$84K to $153K annually

You'll need

3 to 4 years of training
Civil engineers oversee the design, construction and maintenance of large structures like buildings, dams, bridges, roads and sewerage systems and irrigation projects.

Career idea

Civil engineering technician

Kaihangarau mataaro metarahi

Pay

$63K to $106K annually

You'll need

2 years of training
Civil engineering technicians help civil engineers oversee the design, construction and maintenance of large structures like roads, bridges and harbours.

Career idea

Environmental engineer

Mataaro taiao

Pay

$79K to $137K annually

You'll need

3 to 5 years of training
Environmental engineers research, assess and manage the impact of human activity on the environment. They develop ways to dispose of waste and environmental hazards and to decrease pollution.

Career idea

Environmental engineering technician

Kaihangarau mataaro taiao

Pay

$67K to $79K annually

You'll need

3 to 4 years of training
Environmental engineering technicians build, test and repair equipment used to monitor air, water or soil pollution. They may assist environmental engineers.

Career idea

Hydrologic technician

Kaihangarau arowai

Pay

$71K to $99K annually

You'll need

2 to 3 years of training
Hydrologic technicians help hydrologists research, design and develop water resources and distribution systems. They collect and analyse samples and data, and maintain and operate equipment.

Career idea

Hydrologist

Kaimātai wai

Pay

$87K to $127K annually

You'll need

3 to 4 years of training
Hydrologists study water distribution and how the surrounding environment affects its quality and quantity. They may research, develop and maintain safe and sustainable water management strategies.

Career idea

Industrial measurement and control technician

Kaihangarau ine me te whakahaere ahumahi

Pay

$62K to $85K annually

You'll need

1 to 2 years of training
Industrial measurement and control technicians install, test, and repair mechanical regulating and controlling devices like electric meters, gas regulators, thermostats and safety valves.

Career idea

Kaitiaki taiao māori

Kaitiaki ranger

Pay

$58K to $77K annually

You'll need

0 to 3 years of training
Kei te whakaora me te tautiaki te kaitiaki taiao māori i ngā rawa taiao i ngā whenua Māori.
Kaupapa Māori career idea

Career idea

Line mechanic

Kaimahi waea kawe kōrero

Pay

$78K to $122K annually

You'll need

2 to 3 years of training
Line mechanics install, maintain and repair overhead or underground power lines and electricity transformers. They may replace or service street lights and install poles.

Career idea

Meter reader

Kaipānui ine haurehu, wai, hiko

Pay

$52K to $63K annually

You'll need

No specific training
Meter readers check gas, water and electricity meters in homes and businesses and record the usage for utilities companies.

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