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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.

Trainer | Kaiwhakangungu/Kaiwhakaako

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Trainers plan and provide training courses for employees of businesses, government and other organisations. 

Industrial Designer | Kaitātai Ahumahi

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Industrial designers design and develop innovative products for use in homes, businesses and industry.

Food Technologist | Kaihangarau Kai

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Food technologists research, develop and improve food and drink products and their processing, packaging, storage and safety.

Mechanical Engineer | Mataaro Pūkaha

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Mechanical engineers design and give advice on the building and repair of machines and tools. They also investigate problems and faults with machinery, and study ways to improve manufacturing and energy production.

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.

Human Resources Adviser | Kaitohutohu Pūmanawa Tangata

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Human resources advisers are responsible for recruitment advice, performance management and pay, wellbeing, training and development, employment relations and policies for the staff of an organisation.

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.