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Veterinary Nurse | Tapuhi Kararehe

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Veterinary nurses help assess, treat and care for sick and injured animals. They also interact with clients and perform receptionist duties.

Tertiary Lecturer | Pūkenga Whare Wānanga

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Tertiary lecturers teach at universities, colleges of education, polytechnics, wānanga and other post-secondary education providers. They also carry out research and do administrative tasks. 

Professional Sportsperson | Kaiwhakataetae Ngaio

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Professional sportspeople take part in competitive national and international sports such as rugby, football, cricket, netball, golf, tennis and horse racing.

Science Technician | Kaihangarau Pūtaiao

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Science technicians help scientists carry out research, testing and experiments in areas such as chemistry, earth sciences, life sciences and physical sciences.

Career Consultant | Kaitohutohu Umanga

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Career consultants help clients with career decision-making and development, job hunting, and returning to work after illness or accident. 

Farm Assistant | Kaimahi Pāmu

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Farm assistants help farmers with a variety of tasks, including raising and caring for animals, repairs and maintenance, tractor work and other farming activities.

Medical Physicist | Kaiahupūngao Whakaora

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Medical physicists help plan radiation treatment for patients, check and monitor radiation equipment, and develop new treatment techniques.

Farmer/Farm Manager | Kaiahuwhenua/Kaiwhakahaere Pāmu

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Farmers/farm managers manage and work on farms. Farmers own or lease the land, while farm managers operate farms for farm owners.

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