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Agriculture and Horticulture | Te Ahuwhenua me te Ahumāra

This industry may be for you if you are interested in:

• raising and working with animals
• planting, growing, working with and harvesting plants and crops
• working outdoors
• designing, building and maintaining outdoor areas
• driving tractors, motorbikes, and heavy machinery
• doing physical work, and working with your hands
• working with tools, machinery and equipment
• business management such as budgeting and accounting
• science and research.

Culture and Heritage | Te Ahurea me te Taonga Tuku Iho

Culture and heritage may be for you if you are interested in:

• history, art or education
• working with a range of cultural materials and objects
• organising, storing and retrieving information
• using analysis and research skills
• using specialised software and databases
• using communication, people and teaching skills
• using creative skills to do tasks like designing art exhibition props
• using project management skills to schedule exhibition display work, and check its quality.

Automotive | Kaimahi Hiko ā-Waka

Automotive jobs may be for you if you are interested in:

• vehicles, vehicle parts, engines, and electrical systems
• working with tools, machinery and equipment
• problem solving, diagnosing faults, and finding out how things work
• repairing and maintaining things
• sales and customer service.

Tourism | Tāpoitanga

Tourism may be for you if you are interested in:

• domestic and international travel
• working with people from a range of countries and cultures
• Māoritanga and promoting New Zealand culture
• customer service, building relationships and sales
• guiding and, instructing people in outdoor recreation activities and other experiences
• keeping your clients safe
• using leadership, planning and organisational skills
• developing new products and services.

Quantity Surveyor | Kairūri Utu Hanga Whare

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Quantity surveyors manage finances for constructions, calculate budgets and prepare detailed estimates to ensure budgets are sufficient.

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Train Driver | Kaitaraiwa Rerewhenua

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Train drivers drive passenger or freight trains. They may shift (shunt) carriages and wagons using trains or remote controls.

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Early Childhood Teacher | Kaiako Kōhungahunga

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Early childhood teachers educate and care for young children in kindergartens, kōhanga reo or childcare centres. Kōhanga reo kaiako also help children learn te reo Māori and tikanga Māori (culture and customs).

Bartender | Kaitiaki Pae Inu

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Bartenders prepare and serve drinks in bars, restaurants and clubs.