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Career development – Year 7 and 8

Learn how teaching career management competencies helps Year 7 and 8 students manage their life, learning and work, and assists them with decisions at key transition points. Find out how all teachers can contribute to career development through a school-wide approach.

Health and Safety Inspector | Kaimātai Hauora-Haumaru

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Health and safety inspectors assess workplaces and work activities to determine if employers are keeping workers and other people safe and healthy at work. They also educate people about health and safety, investigate accidents and lead prosecutions.

Plastics Technician | Kaihangarau Kirihou

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Plastics technicians set up, adjust, maintain and repair machines that manufacture plastic products.

Lighting Technician | Kaihangarau Rama

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Lighting technicians set up and operate lighting equipment to provide light and special lighting effects in theatres, at events, and for film and television productions.

Forensic Scientist | Kaipūtaiao Taihara

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Forensic scientists apply scientific knowledge and skills to investigate crimes and help the police find or eliminate crime suspects. They may research developing or improving forensic techniques.

Where do I start?

What is a career and how do you plan for one?

Heavy Truck Driver | Kaitaraiwa Taraka Taumaha

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Heavy truck drivers drive trucks with or without trailers. They may transport materials, livestock, general freight, and hazardous substances or spread fertiliser.

Start tertiary or workplace learning while at school

Discover how you can combine NCEA with tertiary study and get work experience while at school.

Refrigeration/Air-conditioning Technician | Kaihangarau Pūrere Whakamātao

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Refrigeration/air-conditioning technicians install, service and maintain refrigeration and air-conditioning systems.