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General Practitioner | Rata Hauora

Job

General practitioners care for, diagnose and treat the health problems of individuals and families in the community. 

Dispensing Optician | Ngaio Mōhiti

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Dispensing opticians interpret prescriptions from optometrists and ophthalmologists (eye specialists) for glasses or contact lenses, sell customers suitable frames and lens systems, and fit and assemble glasses.

Penetration Tester | Kaiwhakamātautau Mūrere

Job

Penetration testers discover and report on information technology (IT) security weaknesses such as those in computer systems and databases. 

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.

Mathematics and statistics – classroom activities

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

Actuary | Kaitauwhiro Pūtea

Job

Actuaries predict and assess the financial risks and impacts of future events. They work in areas such as insurance, superannuation and investment.

Technology – classroom activities

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

Collision Repair Technician | Kaihangarau Tinana Waka

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Collision repair technicians repair and replace damaged body parts of cars and other vehicles.

Biomedical Engineer | Mataaro Rongoā Koiora

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Biomedical engineers design, build and maintain medical equipment, artificial body parts and computer programs to help treat disabilities, diseases, or injuries.