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Technical writer, Kaituhi hangarau

Also known as

  • Technical process writer, technical content writer, information designer, finance writer, ICT technical writer, report writer, technical communicator

Technical writers develop and write instruction manuals, user guides and other technical documents so they can be easily understood.

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Your pay could be

$59K

Lower

$75K to $115K

Most common

$141K

Upper

How does this pay compare?

Pay is before tax

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Advertising manager

Kaiwhakahaere whakatairanga

Pay

$68K to $140K annually

You'll need

0 to 2 years of training
Advertising managers supervise staff and plan and direct the promotion of products or services for an organisation or company.

Career idea

Communications professional

Ngaio whakawhitiwhiti kōrero

Pay

$65K to $113K annually

You'll need

0 to 2 years of training
Communications professionals plan and develop strategies that promote the public image of an organisation. They may write press releases, articles, and speeches and use social media and advertising.

Career idea

Content writer

Kaituhi pārongo kumearo

Pay

$58K to $113K annually

You'll need

0 to 2 years of training
Content writers develop and write copy for media like advertisements, blogs, websites, books and magazines.

Career idea

Editor

Kaitakatā

Pay

$60K to $107K annually

You'll need

0 to 2 years of training
Editors oversee the editing of written material. They may review proposals and drafts for publication, and manage editorial staff.

Career idea

Event manager

Kaiwhakahaere taiopenga

Pay

$57K to $89K annually

You'll need

0 to 2 years of training
Event managers run events for an organisation or client. They arrange venues, plan activities and schedules, and organise staff, budgets and promotional materials.

Career idea

Fundraiser

Kaiwhakahaere rapu pūtea tautoko

Pay

$64K to $102K annually

You'll need

0 to 2 years of training
Fundraisers organise and take part in campaigns and activities to raise funds for special projects or non-profit organisations.

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