Profession
Hazardous Materials Removal Workers
Identify, remove, pack, transport, or dispose of hazardous materials, including asbestos, lead-based paint, waste oil, fuel, transmission fluid, radioactive materials, or contaminated soil. Specialized training and certification in hazardous materials handling or a confined entry permit are generally required. May operate earth-moving equipment or trucks.
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New Zealand
Salary data
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🇳🇿 New Zealand2026
Hazardous materials removalistTahatū Career Ideas T00777
GroupAll
Median76,000 NZD
AverageN/A
Middle 50%63,000 NZD - 96,000 NZD
Decile range50,000 NZD - 121,000 NZD
Bottom decile50,000 NZD
Top decile121,000 NZD
Sources
- Tahatū Career Navigator remuneration estimates accessed 2026-06-122026 - Tahatū Career Ideas
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🇳🇿 New ZealandHazardous materials removalist