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Speech-Language Therapist | Kaihaumanu Reo ā-Waha

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Speech-language therapists assess and treat people who have problems with verbal communication or swallowing. This may include difficulties with speech, language, listening, reading or writing.

Fire Engineer | Mataaro Ārai Ahi

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Fire engineers plan and design safety features that detect, control or reduce fire and smoke in buildings and structures. They also analyse how fire behaves and how safety features perform in fire.

Signmaker | Kaihanga Tohu

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Signmakers design, print and install signs in a range of materials, for indoor and outdoor use.

Tailor/Dressmaker | Kaihanga Kākahu

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

Jeweller | Kaihanga Taonga Rei

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Jewellers design, make, alter and repair items such as rings, bracelets, necklaces and earrings.

Metal Worker | Kaimahi Maitai

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Metal workers make patterns and moulds for metal castings, heat and hammer metal into shape, and repair metal parts and equipment.

Kitchenhand | Ringawera

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Kitchenhands wash dishes and clean the kitchen and serving areas in eating places. They may also help kitchen staff prepare food.

Mail and Parcel Sorter | Kaimāhiti Reta/Pūhera

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Mail and parcel sorters work in processing centres. They sort mail and parcels by address, either manually or by machine.

Data Entry Operator/Transcriptionist | Kaiwhakauru Raraunga/Kaipatopato Kōrero

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Data entry operators/transcriptionists copy or transcribe information that is spoken or written.