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Advertising and Marketing | Te Pānuitanga me te Whakatairanga

Advertising and marketing may be for you if you are interested in:

• researching, analysing and interpreting information
• planning and developing ideas for how to promote an organisation, products or services
• working with people, including the media and clients
• graphic design and using creative skills
• using communication skills, such as writing or presenting
• sales and customer service.

Education | Mātauranga

Education might be for you if you are interested in:

• using te reo Māori in your mahi
• helping children, young people or adults to learn
• planning programmes and classes
• working with people from different backgrounds and cultures
• combining research with teaching tertiary students.

Architecture, Technical Design and Mapping | Te Hoahoa Whare, te Hoahoa Hangarau, te Whakamahere

Architecture, technical design and mapping may be for you if you are interested in:

• creating, designing and planning products, urban areas, or structures such as buildings or boats
• preparing plans, drawings, models or maps 
• analysing and interpreting information
• using computer-aided design (CAD) software.

Mining | Huke Waro

Mining jobs may be for you if you are interested in:

• mining or quarrying for materials such as minerals, metals, aggregates and coal
• drilling for oil and gas
• physical work and working with your hands
• driving and operating heavy vehicles, machinery and equipment
• developing plans and specifications for mining operations

Public Order and Safety | Te Tika me te Haumaru Tūmatanui

Jobs in this industry may be for you if you are interested in:

• enforcing laws and regulations, and protecting people, property and the environment
• calmly dealing with emergency situations
• working with and rehabilitating offenders
• working with the public
• using communication and negotiation skills