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Great pay for jobs in the construction industry

Construction workers

Pay and job opportunities are excellent in the construction industry.


Why you should consider a career in building science

A sketch of a house and scientific formula on a blackboard

Find out about work and training opportunities in building science.


Improve the world around you with a construction career

A solar panel installer sits on the roof looking at a wind turbine.

Want to make a difference in the world? Choose a construction career.


How Lisha Wellington found her calling as a home care assistant

Infographic with 3 images. 1.A person in a wheelchair being pushed by someone else with the text "An opportunity to care". 2 Two cupped hands with the text "Finding purpose in caring". 3 A diploma with the text "An opportunity to get qualified"

How Lisha Wellington became a home care assistant, and why she loves it.

 


Why teaching is a rewarding career

Primary school teacher Nathan Crocker in his classroom

Learn why Nathan Crocker became a primary school teacher, and what he loves about it.


What to expect from a building apprenticeship

Building apprentice AJ at a construction site

Read AJ’s story and find out what it takes to be a building apprentice.


Dave engineered his way to success by studying while working

Gloved hands hold a pile of soil and a notebook full of soil colours, in front of a science fridge that contains different types of soil samples

Find out how combining study with work led Dave Pollard to a successful career in roading.


Progress your career in pipfruit

An orchardist looking at apple quality

Develop your career and earn more in the world-class pipfruit industry. 


Making a career change

Amy Sutherland sitting outside WelTec campus

Follow Amy's career swap from teaching to engineering.


Lisa Jamieson, entomologist

Entomologist infographic

Lisa Jamieson is an entomologist in the city.