Jeweller, Kaihanga taonga rei
Also known as
- Goldsmith, manufacturing jeweller, silversmith, jewellery manufacturer, jewellery designer, jewellery maker
Jewellers design, make, adjust, repair and value jewellery, gold, silver and other precious metals or gems.
Your pay could be
$24
Lower
$24 to $40
Most common
$53
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Your training could be
0-3 years
Jewellers
- usually work regular business hours but may work extra hours
- usually work in workrooms, studios and shops
- need to be creative, accurate and practical
Tasks
- design jewellery
- repair jewellery
- value jewellery
- select metal and gemstones
- cut materials into shape
- align parts to assemble pieces
- combine parts together
- smooth edges and surfaces
- polish jewellery
- order materials and supplies
Practical
Creative
Enterprising
Interests that fit this job
Interest quiz,
Kairoro Kaingākau
Do the Interest quiz to find out how well your interests fit with this job.
Do the quizYou usually need a qualification to become a jeweller and experience may be useful.
You may need
- a New Zealand Certificate in Jewellery (Level 4)
- a New Zealand Certificate in Manufacturing Jewellery (Level 4)
- a New Zealand Diploma in Jewellery (Level 5 or 6)
- a Bachelor of Jewellery Design and Technology
- to register with the Jewellery Industry Registration Board of New Zealand
- experience in similar work
If you’re in school
You usually need NCEA Level 3 or University Entrance to do the study or training for this job.
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