Jeweller: pay, what you do and current jobs
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Jewellers design, make, adjust, repair and value jewellery, gold, silver and other precious metals or gems.
- Typical full-time pay in NZ$50,000–$84,000 a year (up to $111,000)
- Training0-3 years
- IndustryCraft making
Pay is for full-time work across New Zealand. Part-time and hourly roles are paid by the hour; check each advert.
1 jeweller job on ManyJobs now
- Buyer - Accessories & JewelleryThe Warehouse Group · Auckland
What you’d do
- design jewellery
- repair jewellery
- value jewellery
- select metal and gemstones
- cut materials into shape
- align parts to assemble pieces
- combine parts together
- smooth edges and surfaces
- polish jewellery
- order materials and supplies
Life on the job
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
How to get in
You usually need a qualification to become a jeweller and experience may be useful.
You usually need NCEA Level 3 or University Entrance to do the study or training for this job.
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
Also known as: Goldsmith, manufacturing jeweller, silversmith, jewellery manufacturer, jewellery designer, jewellery maker
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