Archaeologist, Kaimātai whaipara
Also known as
- Regional archaeologist, archaeological researcher, osteologist, cultural archaeologist, paleontologist
Archaeologists study human history by uncovering, examining and analysing remains of physical objects and structures from sites of past cultures, like tools, pottery, cave paintings and buildings.
Your pay could be
$49K
Lower
$66K to $110K
Most common
$145K
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Archaeologists
- usually work regular business hours but may work extra hours
- usually work in offices, laboratories and outdoors and may travel nationally and internationally
- may work in dirty, dusty and hazardous conditions
- need to be practical, methodical and accurate
Tasks
- discover archaeological sites
- excavate and survey archaeological sites
- collect and analyse archaeological materials
- analyse characteristics of historical objects
- develop and test theories about past cultures and people
- publish research in academic journals
- write reports on archaeological findings
- train people in archaeological methods
You need a qualification to become an archaeologist and experience may be useful.
You need
- a relevant tertiary qualification in archaeology, anthropology, social sciences or similar area
You may need
- a postgraduate qualification in archaeology, anthropology, social sciences or similar area
- experience in similar work
- to be registered with the New Zealand Archaeological Association
If you’re in school
You need University Entrance to do the study or training for this job.
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