New Zealanders are consistent in their choice of most-trusted professionals – they’re the folk who come to the rescue in times of emergency.
Firefighters, ambulance officers, pilots, nurses and doctors are again in the top professions.
“Kiwis fundamentally look to these professions for direction, guidance and protection,” says social commentator Emanual Kalafatelis.
The group that showed a distinct decline was CEOs. “It’s concerning that corporate leaders are where they are, given we need a vibrant , positive economy at present,” says Kalafatelis. “However, this could be just a reflection of the fallout from some of the major international business failures and the unscrupulous management practices of many senior managers overseas.”
| New Zealand's Most Trusted Professions List |
1. Firefighters
2. Ambulance officers
4. Nurses
5. Doctors
5. Pharmacists
7. Veterinarians
8. Members of the Armed Forces
9. Teachers
10. Police officers
11. Judges
12. Scientists
13. Dentists
13. Childcare providers
15. Farmers
16. Locksmiths
17. Bus/train drivers
18. Electricians
19. Chefs
20. hairdressers
21. Plumbers
22. Accountants
23. Psychologists/counsellors
24. Social workers
25. Mechanics
26. Religious ministers
27. Lawyers
28. Bartenders
29. Financial planners/advisers
30. Taxi drivers
31. Domestic cleaners
32. Professional footballers
33. Corporate CEOs
34. Journalists
35. Psychics/astrologers
36. Real Estate agents
37. Politicians
38. ACar Salesmen
39. Sex workers
39. Telemarketers
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