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Elected Government Representative | Māngai ā-Pōtitanga

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Elected government representatives are elected by the people of a specific area to help govern a city, region or country.

How to describe skills in your CV

Make your CV stand out to employers by showing them your skills and how you’ve used them.

Marketing Specialist | Ngaio Whakatairanga

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Marketing specialists develop and implement plans for promoting an organisation's goods, services and ideas.

Cafe Worker | Kaimahi Toa Kawhe

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Cafe workers prepare, serve and sell food and drinks to customers at delicatessens, cafes, canteens and takeaway bars.

Conservation | Whāomoomo

Conservation may be for you if you are interested in:

• advising people on ways to protect the environment
• protecting the diversity of animals and plants 
• controlling animal and plant pests.

Anaesthetic Technician | Kaihangarau Haurehu

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Anaesthetic technicians assist anaesthetists during operations, and prepare operating theatres and clinics for anaesthetic procedures.

Courier/Delivery Agent | Kaikawe Karere/Utanga

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Couriers/delivery agents sort, collect and deliver mail, packages, parcels and other goods to homes and businesses.

Plasterer | Kaiwhakapiri Uhi

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Plasterers apply plaster or other materials to buildings. They usually specialise in either interior or exterior plastering.