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Gardener | Kaitiaki Māra

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Gardeners plant and maintain lawns, trees, shrubs and flowers in public or private gardens and parks.

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Building Contractor | Kaihanga Whare

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Building contractors run their own businesses and plan, supervise and work on the construction and alteration of buildings.

Cleaner | Kaihoroi Whare

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Cleaners clean offices, factories, shops, public buildings, schools, private homes and aircraft.

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Nursery Grower/Worker | Kaiwhakatipu/Kaimahi Otaota

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Nursery growers/workers grow young plants, flowers, trees and shrubs for sale or for use in parks and gardens.

Visual Merchandiser | Kaiwhakatū Taonga ā-Matapihi

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Visual merchandisers arrange goods and make displays in shops, shop windows and at events to attract the attention of customers.

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. 

Watchmaker and Repairer | Kaihanga/Kaiwhakatika Karaka/Matawā

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Watchmakers and repairers clean, repair and assemble mechanical or electronic timepieces such as watches and clocks.

Maitre d’Hotel | Kaiwhakarite Hōtera

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Maitres d'hotel oversee the service of food and beverages to guests in restaurants and other eating places. They also check reservations, greet guests and supervise the waiting staff.