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Future careers are skills-focused

Continuing our future of work series – we discuss how building up your transferable skills will be the key to moving between jobs and industries in the new world of work.

Finding work

Learn how to increase your chances of finding a job.

Agriculture and Horticulture | Te Ahuwhenua me te Ahumāra

This industry may be for you if you are interested in:

• raising and working with animals
• planting, growing, working with and harvesting plants and crops
• working outdoors
• designing, building and maintaining outdoor areas
• driving tractors, motorbikes, and heavy machinery
• doing physical work, and working with your hands
• working with tools, machinery and equipment
• business management such as budgeting and accounting
• science and research.

Study and train at Te Pūkenga

Study and train at Te Pūkenga for vocational education and training including apprenticeships

Musician | Kaiwhakatangitangi

Job

Musicians write, arrange, conduct, and perform musical compositions.

Employability skills are the heart of the future

Continuing our future of work series – we showcase how employability skills, such as problem solving, are increasingly important in the new world of work.

Career networks

Places to read, watch and discuss ideas about career practice and theory.

Product Assembler | Kaiwaihanga Taputapu

Job

Product assemblers put together parts of metal products, machinery, electrical and electronic equipment, telecommunications equipment, joinery products and other goods.

Ship's Officer | Āpiha Kaipuke

Job

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

Tyre Technician | Kaiwhakamau Taea

Job

Tyre technicians remove, repair and fit tyres for all types of vehicles. They also advise customers on different types of tyres, and check and adjust vehicle wheel alignment.