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Returning to work after a gap

Find out how to return to paid work or change your career after a gap.

Scaffolder | Kaihanga Rangitupu

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Scaffolders design, construct and remove scaffolding around buildings and other structures such as bridges. 

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. 

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.

Dental Assistant | Kaiāwhina Mahi Niho

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Dental assistants help dentists with patient care and running dental practices.

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Building a portfolio career

How you can combine your interests and personal skills into a portfolio career.

Start tertiary or workplace learning while at school

Discover how you can combine NCEA with tertiary study and get work experience while at school.

Technical Writer | Kaitito Hangarau

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Technical writers create content for printed and online media, such as user guides and webpages, and present it in a way that can be easily accessed and understood.

Still not sure what to do?

Still not sure what to do for a career? Here are some ideas.