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Science – classroom activities

Ideas on how to relate science teaching to future careers and life beyond school.

Occupational Therapist | Kaiwhakaora Ngangahau

Job

Occupational therapists provide therapy and support to people with limited ability to carry out everyday activities because of illness, injury or disability. 

Primary School Teacher | Kaiako Kura Tuatahi

Job

Primary school teachers teach children between the ages of five and 13 at primary or intermediate schools.

Probation Officer | Āpiha Matakana

Job

Probation officers supervise people serving a sentence in the community. They also help people who have been in prison return to society.

Diagnostic Radiologist | Kaimātai Tātari Hihi Irirangi

Job

Diagnostic radiologists diagnose disease and injury using x-rays, ultrasound, MRI, CT, nuclear medicine and radioactive solutions.

Surgeon | Rata Hāparapara

Job

Surgeons consult with patients and operate on people to treat and manage disease and injuries.

Helicopter Pilot | Kaiwhakarere Toparere

Job

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. 

Bus Driver | Kaitaraiwa Pahi

Job

Bus drivers operate buses and drive passengers along local, chartered or intercity routes.

Career theory and models

There are numerous career theories and models, and no single one is sufficient to describe the broad field of career development. In this section you will find introductions to some of these core theories, and their key ideas.