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Discover more about yourself and get career ideas.

Get inspired

Kia whakaohooho

Discovering who you are

Te tūhura haere i a koe anō

Understand what to do at school now to get the future you want.

School and NCEA

Kura

Moving on from school

Te panuku atu i te kura

Doing NCEA

Te mahi NCEA

Find out if study and training can take you towards your career goals.

Study and training

Doing study or training

Te mahi ako, te mahi whakangungu rānei

Paying for study and training

Te utu i ngā mahi ako me te whakangungu

Getting qualifications

Te whiwhi tohu

Finding and applying for scholarships

Te rapu me te tono mō ngā karahipi

Study and training providers

Te ako me ngā kaiwhakarato whakangungu

Discover career ideas and tips for getting or changing a job.

Work

Mahi

Looking for a job

E rapu mahi ana

Applying for a job

Te tono mahi

Working in Aotearoa

Te mahi i Aotearoa

Doing an interview

I roto i te uiui

Starting and leaving a job

Te tīmata me te wehe i tētahi tūnga mahi

Plan ahead to make your career goals happen.

Plan your future

Whakamahere ā mua

Making a career decision

Te whakatau i tō aramahi

Acting on your career decision

Te whakatinana i tō whakatau aramahi

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Watch career idea videos and find out what it’s like to work in 200+ jobs.

Ngā ataata tūnuku, motokā me te whakarato

Aeronautical design engineer, aeronautical engineer, propulsion engineer

Aerospace engineers oversee all engineering aspects of the design, construction and testing of aircraft, satellites and spacecraft.

You need a qualification to become an aerospace engineer.

Electronics and machinery jobs involve designing, testing, constructing, installing and maintaining electronics, structures and machines like aircraft and biomedical equipment.

Air and sea transport jobs involve flying aircraft and piloting boats to move passengers, cargo and freight, teaching flying and controlling air traffic.

Aerospace engineer

Kaipūhanga rererangi, tuarangi hoki

Aerospace engineers

Airfield safety and compliance officer, airfield operations officer, airfield operations coordinator, airport operations operator, integrated operations controller, airport operations specialist

Airfield operations specialists make sure ground support operations on an airfield operate correctly to ensure safety of aircraft, ground movements and staff.

You need experience and training to become an airfield operations specialist and a qualification may be useful.

Airfield operations specialist

Mātanga whakahaere taunga rererangi

Airfield operations specialists

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

Automotive technicians inspect, service and repair vehicle motors, mechanical parts and systems.

You usually need to do an apprenticeship to become an automotive technician and experience may be useful.

Vehicle building and repair jobs involve making and maintaining motor vehicles including electrical systems, engines and exteriors.

Automotive technician

Kaihangarau pūkaha waka

Automotive technicians

Bike mechanic, bike technician, bike fitter

Bicycle mechanics assemble, repair and service bicycles. They may also help people select and fit bicycles and parts.

You usually learn on the job to become a bike mechanic.

Bicycle mechanic

Kaiaka pahikara

Bicycle mechanics

School bus driver, bus operator, tour bus driver, charter bus driver, coach driver

Bus drivers transport passengers along local, rural, chartered and intercity routes. They may collect payment and help people board and exit the bus safely.

You need to do training to become a bus driver and a qualification may be useful.

Road and rail transport jobs involve driving vehicles and trains to move passengers and freight, surveying and managing traffic, teaching driving, managing trains, and building and maintaining railtracks.

Bus driver

Kaitaraiwa pahi

Bus drivers

Deck crew, deck rating, ferry hand, fishing hand, tug hand, able seafarer

Deckhands help operate ships and other sailing vessels. They may handle cargo and do routine cleaning and maintenance.

You learn on the job to become a deckhand and a qualification may be useful.

Deckhand

Kaumoana

Deckhands

Heavy diesel mechanic, diesel technician, diesel motor mechanic, diesel fitter

Diesel mechanics service and repair buses, trucks and other heavy vehicles and machinery.

You usually need to do an apprenticeship to become a qualified diesel mechanic.

Diesel mechanic

Kaiaka pūkaha hinuheu

Diesel mechanics

Traffic controller, civil labourer, roading labourer

Kaimahi Hora Huarahi, Hora Papa Māro, Kaiwhakatikatika Huarahi

Roading construction workers control machines and vehicles that spread materials to make roads, carparks and footpaths.

You usually learn on the job to become a roading construction worker and experience may be useful.

Infrastructure jobs involve building and maintaining large networks like telecommunications and fibre lines, water and wastewater systems, and roads, bridges and dams.

Roading construction worker

Kaimahi hanga rori

Roading construction workers

Driving teacher, driver trainer, driving tutor, motorcycle instructor, driver education teacher

Driving instructors teach people how to drive, defensive driving skills and road safety.

You need to do training and have experience to become a driving instructor.

Driving instructor

Kaiwhakaako taraiwa waka

Driving instructors

Flying instructor, pilot instructor, aeronautical instructor, aviation instructor, helicopter pilot instructor, flight simulator instructor

Flying instructors teach people how to fly planes, helicopters and other aircraft.

You need to do training to become a flying instructor and a qualification and experience may be useful.

Flight instructor

Kaiwhakaako rere

Flying instructors

Freight sorter, freight loader, driver assistant, dock worker, loader, material handler

Freight handlers and stevedores move and unload freight, luggage and other materials and do general labour.

You usually learn on the job to become a freight handler or stevedore and experience may be useful.

Shipping, delivery and warehousing jobs involve importing, exporting, storing and moving cargo, freight and mail.

Freight handler and stevedore

Ringa hari me te uta utanga

Freight handlers and stevedores

Furniture remover, removalist, house mover, furniture packer

Furniture movers pack furniture and equipment and move it between houses, offices and storage places.

You usually learn on the job to become a furniture mover.

Furniture mover

Kaiuta, kaiwhakaneke taonga

Furniture movers

Search and rescue helicopter pilot, emergency helicopter pilot, navy helicopter pilot, copter pilot

Helicopter pilots fly helicopters to transport people and cargo, and to provide air rescue and ambulance services.

You need training to become a helicopter pilot and a qualification may be useful.

Helicopter pilot

Kaiurungi toparere

Helicopter pilots

Linehaul driver, long haul driver, articulated driver, tow truck operator

Heavy truck drivers drive large trucks or truck and trailer units to transport goods and materials.

You need training to become a heavy truck driver and a qualification or experience may be useful.

Heavy truck driver

Kaitaraiwa taraka nui

Heavy truck drivers

Pilot, airline pilot, charter pilot, agricultural pilot, domestic pilot, international pilot

Aeroplane pilots fly and navigate aircraft to domestic and international destinations. They transport passengers and cargo, and may specialise in agricultural, recreational and emergency response flights.

You need a qualification and training to become an aeroplane pilot.

Aeroplane pilot

Paerata manurere

Aeroplane pilots

Postie, delivery agent, mail carrier, mail deliverer, postal delivery officer, mail delivery person, leaflet deliverer

Postal delivery workers sort and deliver mail and parcels to homes and businesses.

You usually learn on the job to become a postal delivery worker.

Postal delivery worker

Kaimahi kawe mēra

Postal delivery workers

Roadmarkers use machines to apply paint and other markings to roads, sports courts and other surfaces, and may control traffic.

You usually learn on the job to become a roadmarker and experience may be useful.

Roadmarker

Ringa tohu rori

Roadmarkers

Contract warehousing worker, contract warehousing manager, inventory control manager, warehouse manager, warehouse worker

Storepersons receive, check, store and send out goods from a business or organisation.

You usually learn on the job to become a storeperson and experience may be useful.

Storeperson

Tangata whakaputu

Storepersons

Site traffic management specialist, STMS, site traffic management supervisor, temporary traffic management worker, TTM manager, TTM mobile supervisor

Temporary traffic management specialists manage traffic in temporary situations like construction zones, special events, road maintenance and emergencies.

You usually learn on the job to become a temporary traffic management specialist and a qualification may be useful.

Temporary traffic management specialist

Mātanga whakahaere rere waka

Temporary traffic management specialists

Train control operator, network access controller, signal box controller

Train controllers oversee the safe movement of trains and people on the rail network.

You usually need experience to become a train controller and a qualification may be useful.

Train controller

Kaiwhakahaere nekenga tereina

Train controllers

Train operator, steam train driver, railway locomotive driver, rail operator, locomotive engineer, railway shunter

Train drivers operate passenger and freight trains to transport people or cargo.

You need to learn on the job and get a qualification to become a train driver.

Train driver

Kaitaraiwa tereina

Train drivers

Senior conductor, train master, train guard, railway ticket inspector

Train managers are responsible for passenger comfort and safety and the collection of tickets or fares on trains.

You need to train on the job to become a train manager and experience and a qualification may be useful.

Train manager

Kaiwhakahaere tīkiti tereina

Train managers

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

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Ngā ataata tūnuku, motokā me te whakarato

Career ideas in this playlist,
Ngā whakaaro aramahi kei roto i tēnei rārangipurei

Aerospace engineer

Kaipūhanga rererangi, tuarangi hoki

Airfield operations specialist

Mātanga whakahaere taunga rererangi

Automotive technician

Kaihangarau pūkaha waka

Bicycle mechanic

Kaiaka pahikara

Bus driver

Kaitaraiwa pahi

Deckhand

Kaumoana

Diesel mechanic

Kaiaka pūkaha hinuheu

Roading construction worker

Kaimahi hanga rori

Driving instructor

Kaiwhakaako taraiwa waka

Flight instructor

Kaiwhakaako rere

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Airfield operations specialist

Mātanga whakahaere taunga rererangi

Automotive technician

Kaihangarau pūkaha waka

Bicycle mechanic

Kaiaka pahikara

Bus driver

Kaitaraiwa pahi

Deckhand

Kaumoana

Diesel mechanic

Kaiaka pūkaha hinuheu

Roading construction worker

Kaimahi hanga rori

Driving instructor

Kaiwhakaako taraiwa waka

Flight instructor

Kaiwhakaako rere

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Building and construction, Hanganui me te hanga whare

Other playlists,
Ētahi atu rārangipurei

Arts and design,
Ngā toi me te hoahoa

Building and construction,
Hanganui me te hanga whare