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Languages | Reo

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

• other societies and cultures
• how languages are used
• analysing and interpreting information, and problem solving
• working with others and using communication skills
• reading and research
• teaching.

Conservation | Whāomoomo

Conservation may be for you if you are interested in:

• advising people on ways to protect the environment
• protecting the diversity of animals and plants 
• controlling animal and plant pests.

Career Kete: Decide and Prepare

Decide and Prepare helps students in years 11-13 to make choices about tertiary education and work and prepare for the move from school.

Know Your Skills and Know Your CV

The Know Your Skills and Know Your CV online learning modules have been replaced with two videos that contain the same information.

The magic of myths

The magic of myths online resource provides teachers, kaiako and career educators with tools and tips about using kōrero pūrākau or Māori myths and legends to connect with students about their future pathways. This resource can also help you share the magic of kōrero pūrākau with whānau, and help parents connect with their children about their future directions.

How Maui got his name/Ka Tapaina a Māui

How Maui Got His Name illustration by Andrew Burdan.

Year 7 and 8 benchmarks

The Career Development Benchmarks: Year 7 and 8 are a self-review tool for schools to assess and improve the quality of their career development for Year 7 and 8 students.

Review your career practice

This step-by-step guide helps career lead teachers and career lead teams investigate the extent and effectiveness of career development practice in their schools and tertiary organisations.

Career Education in Practice handbook

Download a guide to help secondary schools manage and develop their career education programmes.

Timeline of career theories and models

This timeline shows how career theories have evolved over time.