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Probation Officer | Āpiha Matakana

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Probation officers supervise people serving a sentence in the community. They also help people who have been in prison return to society.

Secondary School Teacher | Kaiako Kura Tuarua

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Secondary school teachers plan, prepare and teach one or more subjects to students between the ages of 13 and 18.

Foreign Policy Officer | Āpiha Take Tāwāhi

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Foreign policy officers represent New Zealand's interests overseas and provide policy advice to the Government on foreign affairs and trade.

Work experience options

Get career ideas and try them out with work experience.

Returning to work after a gap

Find out how to return to paid work or change your career after a gap.

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.

Private Teacher/Tutor | Kaiako Whaiaro

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Private teachers/tutors teach a specific skill or subject to individuals or small groups of children or adults.

The magic of myths

Myths and legends are a rich and relevant resource that can be utilised in many career development contexts, says Claire Stirling-Hawkins, practice leader and conference presenter.

Holland’s theory

Careers are determined by an interaction between our personality and the environment in John Holland's Theory of Career Choice. We want jobs with people like us.

7 careers with a promising future

Experts predict seven careers with a promising future.