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 $38
Most common
$52
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
Practical
Creative
Enterprising
Interests that fit this job
Interest quiz,
Kairoro Whakaritea
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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