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Fire Engineer | Mataaro Ārai Ahi

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Fire engineers plan and design safety features that detect, control or reduce fire and smoke in buildings and structures. They also analyse how fire behaves and how safety features perform in fire.

Phlebotomist | Kaitiki Toto

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Phlebotomists collect blood and samples from patients for laboratory testing or for blood banks.

Ship's Officer | Āpiha Kaipuke

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Ship's officers navigate and control the safe operation of a ship and supervise and co-ordinate the activities of deck crew.

Tailor/Dressmaker | Kaihanga Kākahu

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

Recreation Co-ordinator | Kaiwhakarite Hākinakina

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Recreation co-ordinators plan and run community leisure, before and after-school and sport programmes at venues such as recreation centres, parks, clubs and schools.

Aquaculture Farmer | Kaiahumoana

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Aquaculture farmers manage the breeding, raising and harvesting of fish and shellfish for commercial purposes in marine or freshwater farms.

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.

Market Research Analyst | Kaitātari Rangahau Hokohoko

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Market research analysts collect and analyse data and information, write reports, and make recommendations to their clients based on their research.