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Improving forestry through innovation

Technology is creating exciting opportunities in New Zealand’s forestry sector.

Grow your career in forestry

Find out about career possibilities and pathways in the forestry industry.

Skills in demand: working with data

Data skills are transferable across industries and demand for workers is high.

An exciting future is yours in the food and fibre sectors

The food and fibre sectors offer a range of rewarding careers for everyone.

Food and fibre sectors

Find out about New Zealand's food and fibre sectors.

Farm Assistant | Kaimahi Pāmu

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Farm assistants help farmers with a variety of tasks, including raising and caring for animals, repairs and maintenance, tractor work and other farming activities.

5 jobs created by climate change

Find out about jobs that help us understand and deal with climate change.

Mechanical Engineer | Mataaro Pūkaha

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Mechanical engineers design and give advice on the building and repair of machines and tools. They also investigate problems and faults with machinery, and study ways to improve manufacturing and energy production.

Helicopter Pilot | Kaiwhakarere Toparere

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Helicopter pilots fly helicopters to transport goods, people including photographers, spread fertiliser, spray crops, lift items into difficult sites and provide air rescue and ambulance services. 

Dairy Farm Assistant | Kaiāwhina Pāmu Kau

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Dairy farm assistants help farmers with a variety of tasks, including caring for and milking cows, repairs and maintenance, and other farming activities.