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Māia video series one

Kia Tū, Kia Māia, Kia Manawanui! Be Brave, Be Bold, Be Determined! Careers New Zealand headed out to film five successful Māori businesses in the agriculture, construction, health and fitness and...

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Careers 11

Careers 11 ­is a trial career education teaching resource for use with students in Year 11.  It consists of three modules that build career competencies relevant to students at this age and stage of development.

Geologist | Kaimātai Aro Whenua

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Geologists study Earth processes, such as earthquakes, floods and volcanic eruptions, to predict future events. They also advise on natural hazards and how to develop or use the Earth's land and resources.

Film/Television Camera Operator | Kaitango Whakaahua Whitiāhua/Pouaka Whakaata

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Film and television camera operators use digital and film cameras to record events and scenes for television, movies and videos.

Earthmoving Machine Operator | Kaiwhakamahi Wakapana Oneone

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Earthmoving machine operators use digging machines, such as bulldozers or graders, to move, shape or level earth, rock and rubble.

Beauty Therapist | Kaihaumanu Kanohi

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Beauty therapists provide treatments such as facials, massage, laser hair removal, waxing and pedicures.

Human Resources Adviser | Kaitohutohu Pūmanawa Tangata

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Human resources advisers are responsible for recruitment advice, performance management and pay, wellbeing, training and development, employment relations and policies for the staff of an organisation.

Graphic Designer | Kaihoahoa Whakairoiro

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Graphic designers create artwork or designs for printed and electronic media such as magazines, television and websites. 

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.