Income & Careers

Whāinga ako: Lesson Goals

We are learning the reality of careers and incomes for young adults

Kupu matua - Keywords

income, living expenses, part-time work

Mahi - Work

Task 2: What will you earn?

As you go through this section in your workbook there will be questions you need to answer. This page will help you answer those.

For the sake of this task we are going to assume that you are a student about to study at uni or polytech.

The average tertiary student (anything after high school) borrows $228.81 a week from the government to help pay for living expenses (rent, food etc.). Often this isn’t enough and students work part time, as well as study (and many really struggle!). The average tertiary student earns $356 each week in a job.

Look at the numbers, how much total income does the average student have per week?

Careers

If you really don’t think you would go onto further study, but will start in a job (e.g. trade, retail etc.) try and find what income you would start on. HOWEVER! Most trades require you to do study after high school too.

Search your chosen career on this website and bear in mind it will be a lower amount, rather than just the average.

Income Checker

Not sure what to career to pick?

Here are some sites to look at

Career quest - 15 min quiz of your interests and find job ideas
Skill Matcher - job ideas based on your skills
Subject Matcher - job ideas based on your school subjects

Career Quest

Skill Matcher

Subject Matcher

✋ Reflection check-in ✋

There is a section you need to fill in in your workbook. You are reflecting on one thing you have learned so far and how it will be useful for your future.

How much does the average New Zealander earn?

Worksheet one as individuals- analyse the graph.

Worksheet two as groups- pick an age bracket and work through the budgeting form. This can raise good discussions around the cost of living. I often have students choose part-