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Market and Social Research | Te Rangahau Hoko me te Rangahau Pāpori

This industry may be for you if you are interested in:

• studying people, cultures and societies
• researching and analysing data
• researching historical structures and places
• explaining ideas and information to others
• creating displays and online information to educate the public.

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Maintenance and Repair | Te Tiakitanga me te Whakatika

Maintenance and repair jobs may be for you if you are interested in:

• diagnosing faults and solving problems
• fixing and servicing equipment
• working with metals, electrics, electronics and mechanics
• working with your hands.

Transport and Logistics | Te Waka Kawe me te Whakariterite

Transport and logistics may be for you if you are interested in:

• operating vehicles such as ships, trains or aeroplanes
• customer service
• servicing, maintaining and operating specialised equipment 
• using planning and decision-making skills, and following schedules or plans
• arranging the purchase, sale, storage and transportation of goods.

Manufacturing | Whakanao

Manufacturing jobs may be for you if you are interested in:

• wood, metals, textiles, chemicals or other materials
• making or processing food or beverages
• using technology to develop and monitor production
• working with your hands
• managing and planning production.

Sport and Recreation | Te Tākaro me te Hākinakina

Sport and recreation may be for you if you are interested in:

• fitness techniques, and health and nutrition
• training, coaching, teaching and motivating people
• planning, organising or promoting sports or fitness activities
• leading outdoor recreation activities.

How to improve your literacy and numeracy

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Destination Vocation

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Courses and qualifications

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