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Health and Safety Inspector | Kaimātai Hauora-Haumaru

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Health and safety inspectors assess workplaces and work activities to determine if employers are keeping workers and other people safe and healthy at work. They also educate people about health and safety, investigate accidents and lead prosecutions.

Mortgage Broker | Kaitakawaenga Pūtea Taurewa

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Mortgage brokers offer financial advice to people wanting to buy a house or property and help them apply for a home loan. 

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Interior Designer | Kaitātai o-Roto

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Interior designers plan, design, decorate and furnish spaces in residential, commercial, retail and leisure environments.

Midwife | Tapuhi ā-Whare

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Midwives provide care and support to pregnant people, their partners and family/whānau during pregnancy, labour and birth, and for six weeks following the birth.

Engineering Machinist | Kaiwhakamahi Pūrere

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Engineering machinists create, assemble and repair metal products by interpreting designs, measuring metals, and operating machines to cut and shape them.

Personal Assistant | Kaiāwhina Whaiaro

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Personal assistants provide administrative, clerical, secretarial and general support to managers and other professionals. They may also be responsible for financial planning, recruitment and staffing.

Chiropractor | Kaikorohiti

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Chiropractors treat disorders related to the spine and nervous system to relieve pain and improve the function of nerves, muscles and joints. 

Artistic Director | Kaihautū Toi

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Artistic directors plan and direct the activities of performing arts organisations such as theatre and dance companies, and arts activities at festivals and venues.