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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.

Podiatrist | Rata Waewae

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Podiatrists diagnose, treat and prevent foot and lower limb problems.

Conservator | Kaiatawhai Whakaora Taonga

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Conservators help preserve art and other important historical items by preventing deterioration and repairing damage.

Environmental/Public Health Officer | Āpiha Hauora Taiao/Pāpori

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Environmental/public health officers investigate, monitor, assess and advise on food and alcohol safety, disease prevention, disease outbreaks, and environmental hazards such as pollution.

Intelligence Officer | Āpiha Matataua

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Intelligence officers collect and analyse information on people, places and events that may be a threat to businesses or national and international security.

Tips for answering interview questions

How to answer questions and make a good impression at interviews.

Actuary | Kaitauwhiro Pūtea

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

Tour Guide | Kaiārahi Rōpū Haere

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Tour guides escort people on sightseeing, educational or other tours, and describe points of interest.

Mathematics and statistics – classroom activities

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