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Sales and Marketing Manager | Kaiwhakahaere Hokohoko

Job

Sales and marketing managers plan and direct the development, promotion and sale of an organisation's goods and services.

7 careers with a promising future

Experts predict seven careers with a promising future.

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.

Data Analyst | Kaitātari Raraunga

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Data analysts identify and describe data trends using statistics and specialised software to help organisations achieve their business aims.

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.

Surgeon | Rata Hāparapara

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Surgeons consult with patients and operate on people to treat and manage disease and injuries.

Civil Engineering Technician/Draughtsperson | Kaihangarau/Kaihoahoa Mataaro Metarahi

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Civil engineering technicians/draughtspeople plan and draw the technical details for building and repairing roads, bridges, buildings and other structures.

Year 7 and 8 benchmarks

The Career Development Benchmarks: Year 7 and 8 are a self-review tool for schools to assess and improve the quality of their career development for Year 7 and 8 students.

Research links

Links to research and report papers relating to careers.