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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.

Barrister | Rōia Kōti

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Barristers give legal advice and appear on behalf of clients in civil, family and criminal cases in courts and tribunals.

Ship's Officer | Āpiha Kaipuke

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Ship's officers navigate and control the safe operation of a ship and supervise and co-ordinate the activities of deck crew.

Tour Guide | Kaiārahi Rōpū Haere

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Tour guides escort people on sightseeing, educational or other tours, and describe points of interest.

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Scrum Master | Kaitakawaenga Kakari

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Scrum masters use the scrum software development approach to keep IT project teams on track. They also help remove obstacles to progress. 

Security Officer/Guard | Āpiha Whakamarumaru/Tūtei Whakamarumaru

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Security officers/guards protect people, property and assets by investigating, monitoring, controlling and reporting threats.

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

Fencer | Kaihanga Taiapa

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Fencers construct and repair fences, barriers or walls made of timber, metal, wire, chain-link or other materials.