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Oral Health Therapist | Kaiakuaku Waha

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Oral health therapists provide dental care, treat gum disease and teach people how to care for teeth and gums. They may refer clients to dentists.

Elected Government Representative | Māngai ā-Pōtitanga

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Elected government representatives are elected by the people of a specific area to help govern a city, region or country.

Mathematics and statistics – classroom activities

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

Paramedic | Āpiha Whakaora

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Paramedics assess and treat people who are seriously ill or injured, and transport them to hospital if necessary.

Tattoo Artist | Ringa Kirituhi

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Tattoo artists use sterilised skin-piercing equipment and ink or jewellery to decorate people's skin.

Teacher Aide | Kaiāwhina Kaiako

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Teacher aides assist teachers in a classroom by working with students on a one-to-one basis, or in groups. 

Painter and Decorator | Kaipeita/Kaiwhakapaipai Whare

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Painters and decorators apply decorative and protective finishes to interior and exterior walls, doors, windows and other surfaces of buildings.

Community Karitāne | Karitāne – Hapori Whānui

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Community karitāne offer support to families with children under the age of five, and provide information on parenting issues such as breastfeeding, infant nutrition, sleeping and child behaviour.

Pathologist | Kaimātai Mate Tangata

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Pathologists are doctors who diagnose and study human diseases and conditions. They diagnose health problems by testing tissue and fluid samples taken from patients.

Train Driver | Kaitaraiwa Rerewhenua

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