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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. 

Building and Construction Manager | Kaiwhakahaere Hanga Whare

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Building and construction managers plan, control and co-ordinate civil engineering or building projects, and the resources and people involved.

Electrical Engineer | Mataaro Pūhiko

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Electrical engineers design, construct and manufacture electrical systems. They also maintain, operate and manage these systems.

Fabrication Engineer | Mataaro Piharoa

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Fabrication engineers make, install and repair metal products such as vents, handrails, boilers, aircraft and boat parts, or beams and girders for construction projects. 

Mechanical Engineer | Mataaro Pūkaha

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Mechanical engineers design and give advice on the building and repair of machines and tools. They also investigate problems and faults with machinery, and study ways to improve manufacturing and energy production.

Building Insulator | Kaitauārai Whare

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Building insulators install or apply special material to buildings or equipment to prevent or reduce heat, cold, air, sound or moisture loss.

Construction | Mahi Hanga

This industry may be for you if you are interested in:

• physical work and working with your hands
• working with tools, machinery and equipment to do building, repair or maintenance work
• following and developing plans
• problem solving
• making calculations, and preparing estimates and quotes for costs and materials.

• Find out how you can get ahead with a construction career

Building Surveyor | Kairūri Whare

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Building surveyors inspect plans and building constructions to see if buildings are, or will be, built correctly. They may also issue certificates, write reports and help owners and potential buyers with construction problems and solutions.

Civil Engineer | Mataaro Metarahi

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Civil engineers plan, organise and oversee the building and maintenance of structures such as dams, bridges, sewerage systems and roads.