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Skills are abilities that are developed through life and work experiences.

Water/Wastewater Treatment Operator | Kaiwhakamahi Whakapai Wai (Paru)

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Water/wastewater treatment operators run water and wastewater treatment plants. They treat water so that it is acceptable to drink. They also control the disposal of sewage and industrial wastewater.

Cafe Worker | Kaimahi Toa Kawhe

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Cafe workers prepare, serve and sell food and drinks to customers at delicatessens, cafes, canteens and takeaway bars.

Joiner | Kaihanga Taonga ā-Whare

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Joiners use timber and board products to make fittings such as cabinets, doors, window frames and stairs. 

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.

Agricultural/Horticultural Field Representative | Māngai Taiao Ahuwhenua

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Agricultural/horticultural field representatives sell products such as farm equipment, and advise clients on crop and livestock management. 

Beekeeper | Kaitiaki Pī

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Beekeepers look after beehives in apiaries that produce honey, wax, pollen and other bee products. They may also offer pollination services to horticultural and seed crop producers.

 

Orchard Farmer/Manager | Kaipāmu Uru Hua Rākau/Kaiwhakahaere Uru Hua Rākau

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Orchard farmers/managers plan and manage fruit and nut production in orchards.

Crop Farmer/Manager | Kaiahuwhenua Huangakai/Kaiwhakahaere Huangakai

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Crop farmers/managers plan and manage plant production on farms and in vineyards and hothouses.

Farmer/Farm Manager | Kaiahuwhenua/Kaiwhakahaere Pāmu

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Farmers/farm managers manage and work on farms. Farmers own or lease the land, while farm managers operate farms for farm owners.