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If you want to make a good start at a new job, there are some things you should do – and some things you should avoid doing.

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

Translator | Kaiwhakawhiti Reo ā-Tuhi

Job

Translators convert written material from one language into another.

Fishing Skipper | Kaiurungi Hao Ika

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Fishing skippers are responsible for running a fishing boat. Responsibilities range from navigating the vessel and organising the crew to catching and processing fish.

Deckhand | Ringa Paparahi

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Deckhands may take care of passengers and assist in the operation of vessels such as harbour ferries and charter boats, or cast and haul in nets, lines or pots, and process fish on inshore or deep-sea fishing vessels.

Penetration Tester | Kaiwhakamātautau Mūrere

Job

Penetration testers investigate security weaknesses in online systems and databases. 

Game Developer | Kaihanga Tākaro

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Game developers write, design, program, animate and test games for computers, gaming consoles, tablets and mobile phones.

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