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Clinical Physiologist | Kaimātai Hinengaro Tiaki Tūroro

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Clinical physiologists use technical equipment to measure and analyse patients' organs or internal systems, to help doctors diagnose and treat patients.

Driller | Kaipoka

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Drillers assemble, position, and operate drilling rigs and related equipment to extract ores, liquids, and gases from the earth.

Mining Engineer | Mataaro Waro

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Mining engineers plan, prepare, design and manage the development of opencast (above ground) or underground mines. 

Urban/Regional Planner | Kaiwhakamahere Tāone/Rohe

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Urban/regional planners develop and administer plans for physical, environmental, social and economic development of urban and rural areas.

Building Surveyor | Kairūri Whare

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Building surveyors inspect plans and building constructions to see if buildings are, or will be, built correctly. They may also issue certificates, write reports and help owners and potential buyers with construction problems and solutions.

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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.

Paramedic | Āpiha Whakaora

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Paramedics assess and treat people who are seriously ill or injured, and transport them to hospital if necessary.