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Raukawa Paama – plumbing apprentice

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Raukawa Paama talks about her plumbing apprenticeship and why she thinks more women should get into a trade.


5 surprising careers in construction

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Here are five jobs in construction that could change your ideas about the industry.  


Transitioning from school for young people with autism

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How to help your young person with autism move from school to study or work.


5 ways to move from your contact centre career

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Technology may cut contact centre careers. Here's how to use your skills for a new career.


Jobs to keep New Zealand beautiful

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Help protect New Zealand's environment with these in-demand jobs.


Ryan finds his place working with water

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Ryan Young started out as a builder but ended up in a different type of hands-on job with the water industry.


Fire lights the way to engineer’s future

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Taking part in a firefighting open day made Angela Fearnley rethink her career options.


How to remove blocks to the career you want

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Solutions to the problems that stop you changing your career.


Get your dream career with the help of a career consultant

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Thinking about making changes to your career? Get advice from a qualified career consultant.


New year, new career?

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Learn how to upskill or retrain to get into the career you want.