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Curator | Kaitiaki Taonga

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Curators research, develop, exhibit and maintain collections for museums, art galleries and artists.

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Aeronautical Engineer | Mataaro Whakahaere Pūkaha Rererangi

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Aeronautical engineers plan and supervise the design, development and modification of all types of flight vehicles. They also monitor and analyse in-service failures and faults.

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Actuary | Kaitauwhiro Pūtea

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Actuaries predict and assess the financial risks and impacts of future events. They work in areas such as insurance, superannuation and investment.

Air Traffic Controller | Kaiwhakahaere Huarahi Rererangi

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Air traffic controllers direct the safe and orderly movement of aircraft while they are flying, landing, taking off and taxiing.

Psychiatrist | Rata Mate Hinengaro

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Psychiatrists diagnose and treat mental illness and emotional and behavioural disorders by providing psychotherapeutic treatment and psychiatric medication.

Train Driver | Kaitaraiwa Rerewhenua

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Train drivers drive passenger or freight trains. They may shift (shunt) carriages and wagons using trains or remote controls.

Forestry Scientist | Kaipūtaiao Ngahere

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Forestry scientists research forest growth, wood processing, conservation and different types of trees, and how these can be used.