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Media Producer | Kaihautū Pāpāho

Job

Media producers plan and produce films, television programmes, theatre productions, music, digital content, radio shows, festivals and other artistic activities.

Kaiwhakaako Māori | Kaiwhakaako Māori

Job

Kaiwhakaako Māori teach in te reo Māori at primary and secondary schools.

Early Childhood Teacher | Kaiako Kōhungahunga

Job

Early childhood teachers educate and care for young children in kindergartens, kōhanga reo or childcare centres. Kōhanga reo kaiako also help children learn te reo Māori and tikanga Māori (culture and customs).

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

Building a portfolio career

How you can combine your interests and personal skills into a portfolio career.

Dentist | Ngaio Niho

Job

Dentists study and treat diseases, injuries and problems of the mouth, teeth, gums and jaw. They also educate patients on how to avoid oral health problems.