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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

Community Services | Ratonga Hapori

Community services may be for you if you are interested in:

• working with people of different ages, life stages, abilities and cultures
• counselling and therapy
• helping people with personal development and life decisions
• community support and care

Health | Hauora

Jobs in health may be for you if you are interested in:

• care, support and rehabilitation of people
• diagnosing and treating people
• health promotion and advice
• medical research and testing
• providing technical support and equipment to healthcare professionals.

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Entertainment | Mahi Whakangahau

Entertainment may be for you if you are interested in:

• performing and entertaining people
• public speaking or interviewing people
• working behind the scenes to make film, television, radio, media or audio productions
• expressing ideas and developing concepts
• research, writing and communication
• using and maintaining technical equipment such as broadcast, lighting, film, recording, or computer editing equipment
• using planning and organisational skills.

Animal Care | Tiaki Kararehe

Animal care may be for you if you are interested in:

• cleaning, handling, caring for, training or grooming animals
• observing, diagnosing and treating sick animals
• giving advice on the care, well-being and behaviour of animals
• communicating and working with animal owners or other animal care professionals.

Infrastructure | Whakahaerenga Hanga

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

• planning and designing large projects
• interpreting and following diagrams and plans
• using technical, mechanical or engineering skills
• using practical skills, including working with your hands, tools or heavy machinery.