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Maitre d’Hotel | Kaiwhakarite Hōtera

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Maitres d'hotel oversee the service of food and beverages to guests in restaurants and other eating places. They also check reservations, greet guests and supervise the waiting staff.

Concrete Worker | Kaimahi Raima

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Concrete workers make, pour, spread, finish, reinforce and cut concrete for construction projects such as buildings and footpaths.

Early Childhood Teacher | Kaiako Kōhungahunga

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Early childhood teachers educate and care for young children in kindergartens, kōhanga reo or childcare centres. Kōhanga reo kaiako also help children learn te reo Māori and tikanga Māori (culture and customs).

Defence | Wawao

Working for one of the Defence Forces may be for you if you are interested in:

• working in an ordered and disciplined environment
• operating various weapons systems, vehicles and equipment
• travelling to different parts of the world and resolving problems and conflicts
• using communication and leadership skills
• keeping physically fit.

Social sciences – classroom activities

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

A step-by-step guide to finding a job in New Zealand

How you look for work in New Zealand may be quite different from what you are used to. This guide will help you through the process of looking for work and applying for jobs.

Animal Care | Tiaki Kararehe

Animal care may be for you if you are interested in:

• cleaning, handling, caring for, training or grooming animals
• observing, diagnosing and treating sick animals
• giving advice on the care, well-being and behaviour of animals
• communicating and working with animal owners or other animal care professionals.

Legal Executive | Āpiha Mahi Ture

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Legal executives help lawyers prepare and file legal documents, research and prepare cases, give legal advice and help with house sales.

Pharmacist | Taka Rongoā

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Pharmacists prepare and dispense prescribed medicine, and discuss conditions and treatments with patients. They may carry out tests and vaccinations.

Find a new way of working: entrepreneurship and portfolio careers

Continuing our future of work series – we talk about opportunities for self-employment in the new gig economy.