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Information technology, Hangarau mōhiohio

Information technology jobs involve developing and improving computer hardware and software, and analysing and solving computer and network problems.

You might

  • build computer hardware or develop software
  • maintain computer and network security
  • support hardware and software failures
  • design and maintain database architecture
  • create and control database documentation
  • monitor and adjust the performance of networks
  • make recommendations for technological enhancements

Career ideas
Ngā huatau aramahi,

Career idea

Blockchain engineer

Mataaro blockchain

Pay

$80K to $100K annually

You'll need

3 to 4 years of training
Blockchain engineers design and develop blockchain technology like cryptocurrency, payment processing and document sharing systems.

Career idea

Computer and information scientist

Kaipūtaiao rangahau rorohiko, pārongo hoki

Pay

$76K to $124K annually

You'll need

3 to 7 years of training
Computer and information scientists explore and create ways to improve computer systems. They solve complex computing problems and develop new hardware and software.

Career idea

Computer engineer

Mataaro pūmāro rorohiko

Pay

$81K to $135K annually

You'll need

1 to 4 years of training
Computer engineers design, develop, test and programme computer equipment like servers and circuit boards.

Career idea

Computer network architect

Kaihoahoa whatunga rorohiko

Pay

$85K to $144K annually

You'll need

3 to 4 years of training
Computer network architects develop data communication networks for organisations like local area networks. They may recommend software and hardware and design security systems.

Career idea

Computer network support specialist

Ngaio tautoko whatunga rorohiko

Pay

$69K to $120K annually

You'll need

1 to 3
Computer network support specialists check, test and maintain an organisation's digital network systems. They may help staff with internet access and make sure networks are secure.

Career idea

Computer programmer

Kaihanga papatono

Pay

$84K to $143K annually

You'll need

3 to 4 years of training
Computer programmers develop and manage code and scripts that allow computer applications to run.

Career idea

Computer systems analyst

Kaitātari pūnaha rorohiko

Pay

$84K to $146K annually

You'll need

1 to 4 years of training
Computer systems analysts manage an organisation's computer systems and networks. They maintain and check systems, upgrade software and design solutions to solve issues and increase efficiency.

Career idea

Data warehousing specialist

Mātanga rokiroki raraunga

Pay

$102K to $169K annually

You'll need

3 to 4 years of training
Data warehousing specialists manage an organisation's data warehousing activities. They may develop computer programmes, processes and procedures for data management.

Career idea

Database administrator

Kaiwhakahaere pātengi raraunga

Pay

$57K to $111K annually

You'll need

Under 1 to 3 years of training
Database administrators manage an organisation's computer databases. They oversee troubleshooting, upgrades, data backups and security.

Career idea

Database architect

Kaihoahoa pātengi raraunga

Pay

$89K to $155K annually

You'll need

3 to 4 years of training
Database architects design, review and develop databases for organisations.

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