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Police Officer | Pirihimana

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Police officers work to prevent and solve crime, keep the peace, and respond to criminal activities and emergencies.

How to apply for study, apprenticeships or training

Follow these steps on how to apply for tertiary study or on-the-job training, including apprenticeships.

Plasterer | Kaiwhakapiri Uhi

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Plasterers apply plaster or other materials to buildings. They usually specialise in either interior or exterior plastering.

Electronics Trades Worker | Ringarehe Tāhiko

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Electronics trades workers assemble, install and fix electronic parts and equipment.

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.

Nanny/Child Carer | Kaitiaki Tamariki

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Nannies/child carers are responsible for the care, wellbeing and education of infants, toddlers and children in the home.