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About the Key Information for Students

About the Key Information for Students.

Drawing the future

What is Drawing the Future? Drawing the Future asks your children between Year 3 to 8 what they want to be when they grow up.

Holland’s theory

Careers are determined by an interaction between our personality and the environment in John Holland's Theory of Career Choice. We want jobs with people like us.

Curator | Kaitiaki Taonga

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

Air Force Aviator | Paerata Tauārangi

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Air force aviators defend their country, keep the peace and provide disaster relief.

Air Force Officer | Āpiha Tauārangi

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Air force officers plan and supervise flying missions, repair and maintenance of planes, helicopters and radio equipment.

Navy Sailor | Kaumoana Tauā Moana

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Navy sailors defend their country, keep the peace, patrol borders and provide disaster relief.

Navy Officer | Āpiha Tauā Moana

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Navy officers train navy sailors, manage field exercises and lead sailors in combat, peacekeeping missions, border patrols and disaster relief.

Environmental/Public Health Officer | Āpiha Hauora Taiao/Pāpori

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Environmental/public health officers investigate, monitor, assess and advise on food and alcohol safety, disease prevention, disease outbreaks, and environmental hazards such as pollution.

Media Producer | Kaihautū Pāpāho

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Media producers plan and produce films, television programmes, theatre productions, music, digital content, radio shows, festivals and other artistic activities.