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Ranger | Āpiha Papa Atawhai

Job

Rangers protect, enhance and maintain conservation and recreation areas such as regional and national parks, forests, wetlands, reserves, and sites of cultural importance.

Science – classroom activities

Ideas on how to relate science teaching to future careers and life beyond school.

Environmental Scientist | Kaipūtaiao Ao Tūroa

Job

Environmental scientists study human effects on the environment such as climate change, pollution and loss of biodiversity. They also advise on how to avoid or reduce these harmful effects.

Probation Officer | Āpiha Matakana

Job

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

Fashion Designer | Kaihoahoa Kākahu

Job

Fashion designers design clothing and accessories.

Librarian | Kaitiaki Pātaka Pukapuka

Job

Librarians identify information that people need, organise it and make sure people can access it.

Signmaker | Kaihanga Tohu

Job

Signmakers design, print and install signs in a range of materials, for indoor and outdoor use.

Tailor/Dressmaker | Kaihanga Kākahu

Job

Tailors/dressmakers design, make, alter and repair clothing.