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Occupational Therapist | Kaiwhakaora Ngangahau

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

Youth Worker | Kaimahi Taiohi

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Youth workers support young people to improve their health, education, training and employment opportunities.

Roofer | Kaihanga Tuanui

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Roofers repair or install roofs using materials such as roofing iron, tiles and shingles.

Dairy Herd Manager | Kaiwhakahaere Māpu Kau

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Dairy herd managers run daily dairy farming operations such as feeding and milking cows, monitoring animal health and environmental management.

Biotechnologist | Ringa Hangarau Koiora

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Biotechnologists use their knowledge of living things to develop new animal or plant products such as medicines and pest-resistant crops. 

Deckhand | Ringa Paparahi

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Deckhands may take care of passengers and assist in the operation of vessels such as harbour ferries and charter boats, or cast and haul in nets, lines or pots, and process fish on inshore or deep-sea fishing vessels.

Surgeon | Rata Hāparapara

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

Case studies: engaging parents and community

Find out about what schools around the country are doing to engage their parents, whānau and community.

Early Childhood Teacher | Kaiako Kōhungahunga

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Early childhood teachers educate and care for young children in kindergartens, kōhanga reo or childcare centres. Kōhanga reo kaiako also help children learn te reo Māori and tikanga Māori (culture and customs).

Meat/Seafood Process Worker | Kaimahi Mīti/Mātaitai

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Meat/seafood process workers process, grade and package meat, fish or shellfish for local and overseas markets. Some also slaughter animals.