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Tertiary Lecturer | Pūkenga Whare Wānanga

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Tertiary lecturers teach at universities, Te Pūkenga, wānanga and other post-secondary education providers. They also carry out research and do administrative tasks. 

Civil Engineer | Mataaro Metarahi

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Civil engineers plan, organise and oversee the building and maintenance of structures such as dams, bridges, sewerage systems and roads.

Diver | Kairukuruku

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Commercial divers develop and maintain underwater structures and do research for scientists. Recreational divers teach scuba diving and may carry out marine searches and rescues.

Dairy Farm Manager | Kaiwhakahaere Pāmu Kau

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Dairy farm managers manage farming operations and staff for dairy farm owners.

Career theory and models

There are numerous career theories and models, and no single one is sufficient to describe the broad field of career development. In this section you will find introductions to some of these core theories, and their key ideas.

Super's theory

Donald Super influenced the idea that developing a sense of self and realise that you change over time is important when planning your career.

Jobs with skill shortages or labour shortages

Find out what skill shortages mean, and what jobs are currently on Immigration New Zealand's skill shortage lists.