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Job offers and employment agreements

Job offers can be exciting. Here's what to consider before you accept.

A step-by-step guide to finding a job in New Zealand

How you look for work in New Zealand may be quite different from what you are used to. This guide will help you through the process of looking for work and applying for jobs.

Travel Agent/Adviser | Māngai Whakarite Haerenga/Kaitohutohu Whakarite Haerenga

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Travel agents/advisers provide information about tourism attractions, sell travel, accommodation, tours and attractions, do ticketing, and process payments.

Wood Processing Worker | Kaimahi Kani Rākau

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Wood processing workers set up and use woodworking machinery to cut logs into timber for building, furniture and other products.

Electronics Trades Worker | Ringarehe Tāhiko

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Electronics trades workers assemble, install and fix electronic parts and equipment.

Groundsperson | Kaimanaaki Papa

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Groundspeople are in charge of the turf (grass), tracks and pitches at sports fields, golf courses, public areas, schools and racecourses.

Secondary benchmarks

The Career Development Benchmarks: Secondary are a self-review tool for secondary schools to assess and improve the quality of their career development programmes and services.

Why myths and legends?

Storytelling is an enjoyable and entertaining way to pass on values and lessons. Learn more about why myths and legends can be useful in the classroom.

Tools and activities

Support people to make career decisions with our activities, tools and resources.

NCEA credits needed for study, apprenticeships and training

Find out what NCEA credits you need to enter tertiary study or on-the-job training, including apprenticeships and defence, police and firefighter roles.