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Career development – Year 7 and 8

Learn how teaching career management competencies helps Year 7 and 8 students manage their life, learning and work, and assists them with decisions at key transition points. Find out how all teachers can contribute to career development through a school-wide approach.

Aircraft Maintenance Engineer | Mataaro Whakatika Waka Rererangi

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Aircraft maintenance engineers keep aeroplanes safe. They install, inspect, maintain and repair aircraft, aircraft radio, avionic (electronic), navigation, communication and electrical and mechanical systems.

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.

Bank Worker | Kaimahi Whare Pūtea

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Bank workers receive deposits and pay out money, keep records of transactions, issue receipts, and advise customers on banking services and products.

Photographer | Kaitango Whakaahua

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Photographers take photographs of people, places, products or events.

Property Manager | Kaiwhakahaere Papa Whenua

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Property managers look after the daily running of residential or commercial properties.

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.

Glass Processor | Kaiwhakarite Karaehe

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Glass processors prepare and process sheets of flat glass into products such as windows and mirrors for installation in buildings and related structures.

Mine/Quarry Manager | Kaiwhakahaere Huke Kōwaro

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Mine and quarry managers supervise mine and quarry workers, do safety checks and plan activities in mines and quarries.