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Telecommunications | Whakawhitiwhiti Kōrero

Telecommunications may be for you if you are interested in:

• communications systems such as telephones, radios, and the internet
• electronics and computers
• analysing faults and problem solving
• designing, or interpreting drawings and plans
• maths.

Manufacturing | Whakanao

Manufacturing jobs may be for you if you are interested in:

• wood, metals, textiles, chemicals or other materials
• making or processing food or beverages
• using technology to develop and monitor production
• working with your hands
• managing and planning production.

Hair and Beauty | Te Makawe me te Whakapaipai

Hair and beauty may be for you if you are interested in:

• hair and make-up trends and styles
• beauty and massage treatments
• body art
• understanding the body’s anatomy, and hair, skin and nail types
• using artistic and design skills
• working with people and customer service.

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Maintenance and Repair | Te Tiakitanga me te Whakatika

Maintenance and repair jobs may be for you if you are interested in:

• diagnosing faults and solving problems
• fixing and servicing equipment
• working with metals, electrics, electronics and mechanics
• working with your hands.

Transport and Logistics | Te Waka Kawe me te Whakariterite

Transport and logistics may be for you if you are interested in:

• operating vehicles such as ships, trains or aeroplanes
• customer service
• servicing, maintaining and operating specialised equipment 
• using planning and decision-making skills, and following schedules or plans
• arranging the purchase, sale, storage and transportation of goods.

Forestry | Ngāherehere

Forestry may be for you if you are interested in:

• plants and trees
• outdoor and physical work
• working with tools, machinery and equipment
• conservation and the environment
• managing forest operations including managing staff, contractors and budgets.

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