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Who am I and what am I good at?

To start to plan your career you need to know your interests, abilities, commitments and career goals.

Science – classroom activities

Ideas on how to relate science teaching to future careers and life beyond school.

Diversional and Recreational Therapist | Kaihaumanu Rēhia

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Diversional and recreational therapists design and run recreation and leisure programmes to support and enhance people's total wellbeing.

What are skills?

Skills are abilities that are developed through life and work experiences.

Animator/Digital Artist | Kaiwhakahauora/Ringa Toi Mamati

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Animators and digital artists use software, models, photography and drawings to create still and moving images for advertisements, film, print, web or television. 

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.

Navy Sailor | Kaumoana Tauā Moana

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Navy sailors defend their country, keep the peace, patrol borders and provide disaster relief.

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.