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Sales Representative | Kanohi Hokohoko

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Sales representatives promote, market and sell products or services to business and professional establishments, or wholesale or retail outlets.

Financial Adviser | Kaiwhakatakoto Kaupapa Pūtea

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Financial advisers give advice about financial planning, investing, insurance and other financial services.

Quantity Surveyor | Kairūri Utu Hanga Whare

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Quantity surveyors manage finances for constructions, calculate budgets and prepare detailed estimates to ensure budgets are sufficient.

Interpreter | Kaiwhakawhiti Reo ā-Waha

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Interpreters convert what people say from one language into another.

Architectural Technician | Kaihangarau Hoahoa Whare

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Architectural technicians create drawings and make models of building structures, research construction materials, and assist with building consent processes.

Speech-Language Therapist | Kaihaumanu Reo ā-Waha

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Speech-language therapists assess and treat people who have problems with verbal communication or swallowing. This may include difficulties with speech, language, listening, reading or writing.

Teacher of English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) | Kaiako Reo Pākehā (ki te Hunga Kōrero Reo Kē)

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Teachers of English to speakers of other languages (ESOL teachers) teach people from non-English speaking backgrounds how to speak, read and write English.

Tailor/Dressmaker | Kaihanga Kākahu

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Tailors/dressmakers design, make, alter and repair clothing. 

Microbiologist | Kaimātai Koiora Mororiki

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Microbiologists study micro-organisms, such as bacteria, viruses and fungi, and the effects they have on plants, animals and humans. They also develop products from micro-organisms to benefit humans or the environment.