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Automotive Technician | Kaihangarau Pūkaha Waka

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Automotive technicians service and repair vehicles and their parts and systems.

Podiatrist | Rata Waewae

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Podiatrists diagnose, treat and prevent foot and lower limb problems.

Radio Presenter | Māngai Reo Irirangi

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Radio presenters prepare and present news, music, interviews and other radio programmes to entertain and inform audiences.

Teacher of English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) | Kaiako Reo Pākehā (ki te Hunga Kōrero Reo Kē)

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Teachers of English to speakers of other languages (ESOL teachers) teach people from non-English speaking backgrounds how to speak, read and write English.

Importer/Exporter | Kaiwhiwhi Rawa i Tāwāhi/Kaituku Rawa Ki Tāwāhi

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Importers/exporters plan, organise, direct and co-ordinate the operations of an importing or exporting business.

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.

Tailor/Dressmaker | Kaihanga Kākahu

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

Fishing Skipper | Kaiurungi Hao Ika

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Fishing skippers are responsible for running a fishing boat. Responsibilities range from navigating the vessel and organising the crew to catching and processing fish.