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Career Checker

Check where you are on your career journey and discover resources to help you.

Creative Design | Hoahoa Auaha

Creative design may be for you if you are interested in:

• using creative, design and drawing skills
• using different techniques to create artworks and images
• working with your hands
• interpreting and developing other people's ideas
• using computers and design 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

Finance | Pūtea

Finance, accounting and insurance may be for you if you are interested in:

• maths, statistics, and accounting, including budgeting and forecasting
• researching, analysing, interpreting information, and problem-solving
• helping people with their financial and insurance needs
• business and staff management.

Education and Social Sciences

Maintenance and Repair | Te Tiakitanga me te Whakatika

Maintenance and repair jobs may be for you if you are interested in:

• diagnosing faults and solving problems
• fixing and servicing equipment
• working with metals, electrics, electronics and mechanics
• working with your hands.

Defence | Wawao

Working for one of the Defence Forces may be for you if you are interested in:

• working in an ordered and disciplined environment
• operating various weapons systems, vehicles and equipment
• travelling to different parts of the world and resolving problems and conflicts
• using communication and leadership skills
• keeping physically fit.