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Career Navigator

Welcome to the new careers website for New Zealanders.

Explore800+career ideas
Browse4000+qualifications and courses

What do you want to know about?,

He aha ngā mea e hiahia ana koe ki te mōhio?

Discover careers in vehicle engineering and repair,

Tūhurahura aramahi hei kaipūkaha waka, hei kaiwhakatika waka

Find out where a passion for vehicles and practical work could take you.

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Career idea

Automotive technician,

Kaihangarau pūkaha waka

Also known as

  • Automotive mechanic, heavy vehicle technician, light vehicle technician, motor mechanic, diesel mechanic, motorcycle mechanic, motorcycle technician

Pay

$58K to $85K yearly

Training

0 to 4 years
Automotive technicians inspect, service and repair vehicle motors, mechanical parts and systems.
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Career idea

Collision repair technician,

Kaihangarau tinana waka

Also known as

  • Panelbeater, automotive refinisher, automotive body repairer

Pay

$57K to $83K yearly

Training

0 to 2 years
Collision repair technicians repair, replace and refinish damaged vehicle bodies and parts. They may also do structural and interior repairs.
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Career idea

Bicycle mechanic,

Kaiaka pahikara

Also known as

  • Bike mechanic, bike technician, bike fitter

Pay

$50K to $67K yearly

Training

0 to 1 year
Bicycle mechanics assemble, repair and service bicycles. They may also help people select and fit bicycles and parts.
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Career idea

Vehicle inspector,

Kaitirotiro waka

Also known as

  • WoF inspector, CoF inspector

Pay

$72K to $93K yearly

Training

0 to 1 year
Vehicle inspectors inspect transportation equipment, vehicles and systems to make sure they comply with regulations and safety standards.

Top tools and topics,

Ngā tino utauta me ngā tino kaupapa

Use our most popular information to reach your career goals.

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Interest quiz,

Kairoro Kaingākau

Do the quiz to discover your top interests and get career ideas.
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Job Hunters' Workbook,

He Puka Rapu Mahi

Our Job Hunters’ Workbook has practical tips and activities that will help you figure out your next steps when looking for a job.
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Using AI to create a CV or cover letter

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Career Practice Hub
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Explore activities, strategies, insights and reports that support career guidance, development and best practice.

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Whiwhi tohutohu

Use these guides to help you make career decisions.

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