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Secondary school study and training options

8 steps to choosing school subjects

Choosing school subjects can be tricky, but with these eight steps your young person will have them sorted in no time.

Upskill after you leave school

How to get NCEA and other qualifications once you've left school.

Choices if a school has limited subjects

Discover how to access the subjects needed for your young person’s future career if their school doesn’t offer the right ones.

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.

Plastics Worker | Kaimahi Kirihou

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Plastics workers operate the machinery that makes, assembles and repairs plastic, composite and rubber products.

Nanny/Child Carer | Kaitiaki Tamariki

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Nannies/child carers are responsible for the care, wellbeing and education of infants, toddlers and children in the home.

Refrigeration/Air-conditioning Technician | Kaihangarau Pūrere Whakamātao

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Refrigeration/air-conditioning technicians install, service and maintain refrigeration and air-conditioning systems.

Progress your career in aquaculture

Find out about career possibilities and pathways in the aquaculture industry.

Veterinarian | Pūkenga Hauora Kararehe

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Veterinarians treat sick and injured animals, provide general animal care, and advise about health care and disease prevention for pets and farm (production) animals.