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Portfolio careers

How you can combine a range of marketable skills and interests into a portfolio career.

Hospitality | Manaakitanga

This industry may be for you if you are interested in:

• customer service
• working with food and drink
• providing accommodation.

Inspirational career stories

Read some inspirational stories about people who have overcome many obstacles in their lives to reach their career goals.

Construction and Infrastructure

Business

Not sure what to do next?

No clue what you want to do after school, or have you got too many options to choose from? Learn more about your options, how to move forward with your plans, and how to talk with your parents about careers.

Diversional Therapist | Kaihaumanu Rehia

Job

Diversional therapists plan and run leisure programmes that enhance the emotional, social and physical wellbeing of individuals.

Step-by-step guide to getting work experience

Applying for work experience is very similar to applying for a job. Follow these steps to get work experience.

Administration | Whakahaere Tari

Administration may be for you if you are interested in:

• managing office systems such as travel bookings or bill payments
• managing information and records
• communicating and helping people
• word processing, spreadsheets and other computer programmes
• planning and organising.

Get involved in career events and the school

Being involved with what is happening at your child’s school can help you support your child with their career decision making.