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Drawing the future

What is Drawing the Future? Drawing the Future asks your children between Year 3 to 8 what they want to be when they grow up.

Director (Film, Television, Radio or Stage) | Kaitohu (Kiriata, Pouaka Whakaata, Irirangi, Whakaari rānei)

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Directors instruct cast and crew and oversee the artistic and production aspects of film, television, radio or stage creations.

Minister of Religion | Amorangi

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Ministers of religion provide leadership, guidance and training for members of a religious group.

10 steps to job hunting

10 steps in the job hunting process, covering looking for work, applying for jobs, interviews and job offers.

Epidemiologist | Kaimātai Tahumaero

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Epidemiologists study the causes, transmission and distribution of diseases in population groups to inform public health programmes and prevent the spread of disease. 

Curator | Kaitiaki Taonga

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Curators research, develop, exhibit and maintain collections for museums, art galleries and artists.

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Mining Engineer | Mataaro Waro

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Mining engineers plan, prepare, design and manage the development of opencast (above ground) or underground mines. 

Mine/Quarry Manager | Kaiwhakahaere Huke Kōwaro

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Mine and quarry managers supervise mine and quarry workers, do safety checks and plan activities in mines and quarries.

Zoologist | Kaipūtaiao Kararehe

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Zoologists study animals and their behaviour in the wild or in captivity, and how they interact with other species and their environments.