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Environmental economist, Kaimātai ōhanga taiao

Also known as

  • Natural resource economist, land economist, climate change economist, environmental and climate change economist

Environmental economists study the economic impacts of environmental protection and the use of natural resources.

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Your pay could be

$72K

Lower

$88K to $119K

Most common

$135K

Upper

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Your training could be

3-5 years

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Other career ideas in Environment and sustainability
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Career idea

Biosecurity officer

Āpiha haumaru koiora

Pay

$69K to $107K yearly

Training

0 to 5 years
Biosecurity officers check areas of land and water for harmful animals or plants and organise pest destruction and control.

Career idea

Climate change policy analyst

Kaitātari kaupapa panoni āhuarangi

Pay

$80K to $111K yearly

Training

0 to 5 years
Climate change policy analysts research and develop policies and make recommendations for environmental action like legislation, awareness campaigns and fundraising programmes.

Career idea

Conservation scientist

Kaipūtaiao whāomoomo

Pay

$63K to $94K yearly

Training

3 to 5 years
Conservation scientists do research and develop and manage policies and plans for using land sustainably and protecting natural resources.

Career idea

Ecologist

Kaimātai hauropi

Pay

$74K to $126K yearly

Training

3 to 5 years
Ecologists study animals and plants in natural environments. They monitor and report on the impact of human activities on these environments.

Career idea

Environmental compliance officer

Āpiha tautukunga taiao

Pay

$60K to $100K yearly

Training

0 to 2 years
Environmental compliance officers check job sites and pollution sources to make sure organisations and projects follow environmental regulations and laws.

Career idea

Environmental engineer

Kaipūhanga taiao

Pay

$74K to $141K yearly

Training

3 to 5 years
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.

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