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The skills employers most want you to have.

Drawing the future

What is Drawing the Future? Drawing the Future asks your children between Year 3 to 8 what they want to be when they grow up.

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.

Year 7 and 8 benchmarks FAQs

Frequently asked questions about the benchmarks for Year 7 and 8 learners.

Watchmaker and Repairer | Kaihanga/Kaiwhakatika Karaka/Matawā

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Watchmakers and repairers clean, repair and assemble mechanical or electronic timepieces such as watches and clocks.

Editor | Ētita/Kaiwhakatika

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Editors plan, commission, evaluate, select, edit and organise material for publication online or in books, magazines, and newspapers. They may also manage editorial staff.

Aquaculture Farmer | Kaiahumoana

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Aquaculture farmers manage the breeding, raising and harvesting of fish and shellfish for commercial purposes in marine or freshwater farms.

Microbiologist | Kaimātai Koiora Mororiki

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Microbiologists study micro-organisms, such as bacteria, viruses and fungi, and the effects they have on plants, animals and humans. They also develop products from micro-organisms to benefit humans or the environment.

Probation Officer | Āpiha Matakana

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Probation officers supervise offenders serving a sentence in the community. They also help ex-prisoners return to society.

Support services in your area

A list of regional organisations that can help migrants in New Zealand.