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Fishing Skipper | Kaiurungi Hao Ika

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Fishing skippers are responsible for running a fishing boat. Responsibilities range from navigating the vessel and organising the crew to catching and processing fish.

Window Cleaner | Kaihoroi Matapihi

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Window cleaners clean windows and other glass in shops, schools, offices, hospitals and homes.

Biosecurity Officer | Āpiha Ao Koiora

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Biosecurity officers check areas of land for harmful animals or plants and arrange for, or help with, pest destruction and control.

Automotive Technician | Kaihangarau Pūkaha Waka

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Automotive technicians service and repair vehicles and their parts and systems.

Visual Merchandiser | Kaiwhakatū Taonga ā-Matapihi

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Visual merchandisers arrange goods and make displays in shops, shop windows and at events to attract the attention of customers.

Culture and Heritage | Te Ahurea me te Taonga Tuku Iho

Culture and heritage may be for you if you are interested in:

• history, art or education
• working with a range of cultural materials and objects
• organising, storing and retrieving information
• using analysis and research skills
• using specialised software and databases
• using communication, people and teaching skills
• using creative skills to do tasks like designing art exhibition props
• using project management skills to schedule exhibition display work, and check its quality.

Electronics Engineer | Mataaro Tāhiko

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Electronics engineers design and oversee production of electronic equipment such as radios, televisions, computers, washing machines and telecommunication systems. They may also work in sales and technical support.

Painter and Decorator | Kaipeita/Kaiwhakapaipai Whare

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Painters and decorators apply decorative and protective finishes to interior and exterior walls, doors, windows and other surfaces of buildings.