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    Skill shortage List
    Blog August 31, 2021

    STEM, The Way Forward To A Promising Career!

    STEM and the Future

    STEM is one of the most talked-about topics when it comes to education. STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics and refers to any subjects that fall under these four disciplines. STEM education is an interdisciplinary curriculum. Instead of teaching four disciplines separately, it integrates interdependent learning units based on real-world applications.

    If this is something that excites you and quenches your thirst for a rewarding position, a career in STEM (science, technology, engineering, or mathematics) is then awaiting you!

    STEM graduates have more career opportunities and are likely to enjoy top salaries, superior jobs, higher immigration chances, and many other benefits compared to the other graduates.

    What are STEM subjects?

    STEM courses include a wide range of academic disciplines like

    • Aerospace engineering
    • Astronomy
    • Biochemistry
    • Biology
    • Chemical engineering
    • Chemistry
    • Civil engineering
    • Computer science
    • Electrical engineering
    • Mathematics
    • Mechanical engineering
    • Physics
    • Psychology
    • Statistics

    STEM subjects form the basis of many careers like research scientist, doctor, engineer, accountant, software developer, pilot, architect, etc.

    STEM Careers

    Each STEM field offers different specializations. For example, those interested in science can pursue programs in chemistry & biology, while those aspiring to be engineers can explore electrical or mechanical engineering. Each specialization has its own advantages and areas of expertise that can help you to choose a career path.

    STEM professionals have numerous career options and many of them are on the Skill shortage List.

    Professionals who work in STEM fields include engineers, mathematicians, computer scientists etc.

    Working in STEM implies being surrounded by advancements and technological change. These professions include understanding the world we live in and utilizing critical thinking to plan for what’s to come.

    Some common STEM careers include:

    • Zoologist and wildlife biologist.
    • Microbiologist.
    • Network and computer systems administrator.
    • Computer network architects.
    • Health and safety engineers.
    • Medical doctors
    • Dentists
    • Healthcare professionals
    • Architects

    The following are highly paid STEM jobs:

    Job Annual Salary in NZD
    Data Analyst $ 73,052
    Clinical Informaticist $ 79,925
    Systems Administrator $ 82,949
    Mechanical Engineer $ 87,258
    Epidemiologist $ 87,871
    Chemical Engineer $ 90,442
    Geologist $ 91,615
    Nuclear Engineer $ 93,331
    Materials Engineer $ 94,243
    IT Manager $ 94,335
    Computer Scientist $ 1,04,692
    Software Engineer $ 1,08,278
    Network Security Engineer $ 1,15,349
    Network Architect $ 1,36,251
     Radiologist $ 1,97,260

    Regardless of your inclination, there’s an energizing and valuable STEM profession for you. If making money & having a great time sounds great to you, it’s the perfect time to think about a STEM profession.

    A good income gives you financial independence and helps you maintain a good lifestyle. As appropriate knowledge and skillset are in high demand by the established industries, STEM graduates are more likely to get employed in brands that offer higher salary packages. In many cases, such jobs result in a return on investment (ROI) in less than a year.

    In short, the more experienced you are, the more money you can make, and there is a lot of scope for professional improvement and movement. A STEM career not only helps pay the bills but also provided an exciting opportunity to solve real-world problems in a fun & rewarding way.

    To receive expert guidance on good universities/institutes offering STEM courses, connect with Immigration Advisers New Zealand Ltd at contact@nzimmigration.info or call on +64 09 3790219. They will assist you with the entire application process starting from university selection to flying abroad.

    *Source Reference: https://www.careers.govt.nz/

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