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From parent to worker – how to manage the change

Tips on how to return to work after time spent parenting.

Community Karitāne | Karitāne – Hapori Whānui

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Community karitāne offer support to families with children under the age of five, and provide information on parenting issues such as breastfeeding, infant nutrition, sleeping and child behaviour.

Storeperson | Tangata Whakaputu

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Storepeople receive, check, store and send out goods from a warehouse, business or organisation.

Aquaculture Farmer | Kaiahumoana

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Aquaculture farmers manage the breeding, raising and harvesting of fish and shellfish for commercial purposes in marine or freshwater farms.

Dairy Processing Operator | Kaiwhakamahi Pūrere Hua Miraka

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Dairy processing operators oversee the operation of equipment used to produce a wide range of dairy products such as cheese, butter, yoghurt and milk powder.   

Teacher Aide | Kaiāwhina Kaiako

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Teacher aides assist teachers in a classroom by working with students on a one-to-one basis, or in groups. 

Textile Process Operator | Kaimahi Kaka-aku

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Textile process operators carry out a variety of tasks in the production of materials such as fabric, canvas, yarn and carpet.

Building and Construction Labourer | Kaimahi Whaihanga

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Building and construction labourers do a wide range of physical work on building sites, roads and other large civil construction projects. 

Dairy Farm Assistant | Kaiāwhina Pāmu Kau

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Dairy farm assistants help farmers with a variety of tasks, including caring for and milking cows, repairs and maintenance, and other farming activities.