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Shearer | Kaikuti Hipi

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Shearers cut the wool from sheep with clippers.

Mining Engineer | Mataaro Waro

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Mining engineers plan, prepare, design and manage the development of opencast (above ground) or underground mines. 

Nursery Grower/Worker | Kaiwhakatipu/Kaimahi Otaota

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Nursery growers/workers grow young plants, flowers, trees and shrubs for sale or for use in parks and gardens.

Māia video series one

Kia Tū, Kia Māia, Kia Manawanui! Be Brave, Be Bold, Be Determined! Careers New Zealand headed out to film five successful Māori businesses in the agriculture, construction, health and fitness and...

Targeted Training and Apprenticeship Fund now ended

Find out what the Targeted Training and Apprenticeship Fund (TTAF) offered for study, training and apprenticeships.

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Construction | Mahi Hanga

This industry may be for you if you are interested in:

• physical work and working with your hands
• working with tools, machinery and equipment to do building, repair or maintenance work
• following and developing plans
• problem solving
• making calculations, and preparing estimates and quotes for costs and materials.

• Find out how you can get ahead with a construction career

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