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Social sciences – classroom activities

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

Farmer/Farm Manager | Kaiahuwhenua/Kaiwhakahaere Pāmu

Job

Farmers/farm managers manage and work on farms. Farmers own or lease the land, while farm managers operate farms for farm owners.

How to write a CV

How to write a CV employers will want to read.

Sharemilker | Kaiwhakahaere Mīraka Kau

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Sharemilkers either milk a dairy farmer's cows for a profit share, or own a herd of cows and milk them on an owner's land for a profit share.

Case studies: engaging parents and community

Find out about what schools around the country are doing to engage their parents, whānau and community.

Agricultural/Horticultural Scientist | Kaipūtaiao Ahuwhenua

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Agricultural/horticultural scientists study farm animals, soils, pastures and crops to improve growth, health and quality, and to prevent pests and disease.

Food Technologist | Kaihangarau Kai

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Food technologists research, develop and improve food and drink products. They may also be involved in the processing, packaging, storage and safety of food to meet government and industry standards.

Tertiary Lecturer | Pūkenga Whare Wānanga

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Tertiary lecturers teach at universities, colleges of education, polytechnics, wānanga and other post-secondary education providers. They also carry out research and do administrative tasks. 

Architect | Kaihoahoa Whare

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Architects plan, design and advise on the construction and alteration of buildings and other structures.

Train Driver | Kaitaraiwa Rerewhenua

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Train drivers drive passenger or freight trains to destinations. They may also shift (shunt) carriages and wagons using trains or remote controls.