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
$48K
Lower
$55K to $77K
Most common
$99K
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
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
- Polish materials, workpieces, or finished products.
- Smooth metal surfaces or edges.
- Align parts or workpieces to ensure proper assembly.
- Design jewellery or decorative objects.
- Solder parts or workpieces.
- Repair precision devices or workpieces.
- Clean workpieces or finished products.
- Cut industrial materials in preparation for fabrication or processing.
- Select production input materials.
- Order materials, supplies, or equipment.
You usually need a qualification to become a jeweller and experience may be useful.
You may need
- a New Zealand Certificate in Jewellery or Manufacturing Jewellery (Level 4)
- a New Zealand Diploma in Jewellery (Levels 5 and 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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