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Find tips on putting your career plans into action.

Kōrero pūrākau in the classroom

A workshop on kōrero pūrākau can provide a fun and inspiring learning context through which to engage with students and help them explore important life themes and key messages. Here are some ideas to get you started.

Pacific Futures

A booklet in English and eight Pacific languages that introduces simple actions families and communities can take to help others navigate and develop their careers.

Holland’s theory

Careers are determined by an interaction between our personality and the environment in John Holland's Theory of Career Choice. We want jobs with people like us.

Myths and the curriculum

Workshops based on kōrero pūrākau can be incorporated in to a range of learning areas. Here are some examples of how a workshop on kōrero pūrākau can link to The New Zealand Curriculum.

Krumboltz's theory

John Krumboltz's planned happenstance theory makes it OK to not always plan, because unplanned events could lead to good careers.

Medical Laboratory Scientist | Kaipūtaiao Taiwhanga Rongoā

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Medical laboratory scientists carry out laboratory tests on blood, tissues and other samples taken from patients.

Resignation letters

What to say in your resignation letter, with templates and examples.

Clinical Physiologist | Kaimātai Hinengaro Tiaki Tūroro

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Clinical physiologists use technical equipment to measure and analyse patients' organs or internal systems, to help doctors diagnose and treat patients.

Health Services Manager | Kaiwhakahaere Ratonga Hauora

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Health services managers are responsible for the day-to-day running of a hospital, primary health organisation (PHO), clinic or community health service.