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Epidemiologist | Kaimātai Tahumaero

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Epidemiologists study the causes, transmission and distribution of diseases in population groups to inform public health programmes and prevent the spread of disease. 

Environmental Engineer | Mataaro Taiao

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Environmental engineers assess and reduce the impact of engineering projects on water, soil and air. They also plan and design systems to treat and remove waste.

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Aeronautical Engineer | Mataaro Whakahaere Pūkaha Rererangi

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Aeronautical engineers plan and supervise the design, development and modification of all types of flight vehicles. They also monitor and analyse in-service failures and faults.

Mining Engineer | Mataaro Waro

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

Mine/Quarry Manager | Kaiwhakahaere Huke Kōwaro

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Mine and quarry managers supervise mine and quarry workers, do safety checks and plan activities in mines and quarries.

Zoologist | Kaipūtaiao Kararehe

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Zoologists study animals and their behaviour in the wild or in captivity, and how they interact with other species and their environments.

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