Leaving School issue 11

A ffree guide id to t study t d and d career options ti ffor high school students Years 11-13 October 2017 | ISSUE # 1 1 I don’t like to gamble, but if there’s one thing I’m willing to bet on, it’s myself.

Beyoncé LAUREN PHILLIPS | APPRENTICE PLUMBER

MAX FITZGERALD | SHARE TRADER

Believe in your infinite potential.

Your only limitations are those you set upon yourself.

Roy T. Bennett ANDREW COBELDICK | HAIRSTYLIST

REZ GARDI | LAWYER

Education is not the filling of a pail but the lighting of a fire.

William Butler Yeats ANGELA YANG | FOOD TECHNOLOGIST

ISAAC GULLIVER | PRIMARY TEACHER

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CONTENTS

05 FOREWORD | JAKE BAILEY

26 LAWYER | REZ GARDI

06 SHARE TRADING | MAX FITZGERALD

28 STUDY TIPS

MANAGING EDITOR

08 COMPUTER SCIENCE | MAGGIE ZHANG

30 CARPENTER | SAMUEL ARMSTRONG

CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Jake Bailey, Jennifer Beckett, Campbell Burnes, Sara Carbery, Diana Clement, Val Hayes, Janet Tuck, Robyn Yousef SUB-EDITOR Elise McDowell PAGINATION & LAYOUT HNZL 2014 Limited PRINTER PMP Limited, Auckland PHOTOGRAPHY Fairfax Media NZ/The Press, Blair Hillyard, Megan Graham, iStock, Peter McDermott, Marty Melville, Alan Stevens, Keryn Sweeney PUBLISHER

10 LANDSIDE OPERATIONS SUPERVISOR | TARA JONES

32 OPERATIONS PROCESS MANAGER | JACKSON WHITHAM

13 NUTRITION

33 HAIRSTYLIST | ANDREW COBELDICK

14 APPRENTICE PLUMBER & GASFITTER | LAUREN PHILLIPS

34 COPING STRATEGIES

16 PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER | DYLAN PROLE

36 CV PREPARATION

18 PRIMARY TEACHING | ISAAC GULLIVER

37 INTERVIEW TIPS

20 SECONDARY TEACHING | KATE REDPATH

38 YOUR FIRST JOB

21 FOOD TECHNOLOGY | ANGELA YANG

40 FINANCE

22 AUDIO VISUAL TECHNICIAN | GRANT NAGEL

41 HEADING TO UNIVERSITY OR POLYTECHNIC

24 NOTICEBOARD

42 JOBS IN FOCUS

Make the most of the opportunities you have when leaving school.

Drawn to the excitement of buying and selling shares.

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Do you enjoy coding, problem solving and making and playing games?

Land a role at the operational hub of Auckland Airport and get to know what happens behind the scene.

Self-care is often the first thing left behind when life is stressful, find out how food can help you get the most out of study.

Learn and earn as you train in a role that will always be needed.

Producing cutting-edge products and climbing the engineering ladder.

A job that takes you from maths to kicking a ball around with the kids.

With a steadfast determination to teach and a love for agriculture, secondary teaching was always going to be a winner.

Entering the primary industries through the MPI Graduate Development Programme.

Making events run smoothly with audio, visual and lighting systems.

All the tips, websites, key dates and information you need to know.

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2017 Young New Zealander of the Year rallies against global injustices.

Exams are coming up fast so here are some tips to help you out.

A role in which you’ll always be busy – join in the building boom.

Make a real impact and have true job satisfaction in the ambulance service.

Be inspired by the Senior Stylist and Creative Coach at Rodney Wayne Queensgate and Manners Street, Wellington.

De-stress at exam time with mindfulness and self-care.

All you need to know about the content and structure of your CV. Great, you’ve landed the interview – now you need to get prepared for it.

Get to grips with the transition from school to the workforce with these tips.

Learn how to compare what the banks are offering. Banks love students and offer sweeteners for your custom.

Advice for your first year of tertiary study to help manage the challenging transition.

Profiles, statistics and insights into jobs from across five different sectors.

Throughout this magazine, each case study has been colour coded to its Vocational Pathway. In some instances, multiple colours are used to show that the skills you learn can be applied across multiple careers and pathways, throughout your lifetime. Visit www.youthguarantee.net.nz/vocational-pathways to learn more about Vocational Pathways.

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FOREWORD

IT’S UP TO YOU written by JAKE BAILEY THINKING BACK ON MY HIGH SCHOOL YEARS, ALTHOUGH THEY ONLY FINISHED LESS THAN TWO YEARS AGO, FEELS SORT OF LIKE LOOKING BACK ON MY EARLIEST CHILDHOOD MEMORIES – DISTANT, NOSTALGIC AND STRANGELY DISCONNECTED FROM WHO I AM NOW.

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On this day two years ago, I was studying English, Statistics, Economics, Accounting and History. I was playing a bit of social sport, and I was Head Boy at Christchurch Boys’ High School. I was spending time with my mates, making the most of my last year at school and absolutely having the time of my life.

To say my cancer diagnosis, end of year speech and subsequent emergence into the media was unexpected would be a hell of an understatement.

PHOTO CREDIT: Image courtesy of Fairfax Media NZ / The Press I suppose that’s why those memories feel so distant.

I’M INCREDIBLY LUCKY TO BE ABLE TO DO WHAT I LOVE Back then, I didn’t have much knowledge FOR WORK, BUT TRUTH BE TOLD, ALL OF YOU CAN AS of any of the things that are a big part of my world now. I certainly never would WELL. THE STAGE OF LIFE YOU’RE IN RIGHT NOW IS A have foreseen my life being like it is, two IN years on.

ONE-OFF OPPORTUNITY. YOU WILL NEVER AGAIN FLEX IBILITY After I was in remission, I sort of fell into ETIME HAVE SO MUCH FREEDOM, LIF UR YO public speaking for work. It was never a FINGERTIPS AS YOU career I had considered or really knew existed, AND OPPORTUNIT Y AT YOUR IT. and it was a vast leap from my original plan of WHAT YOU MAKE OF U YO TO P U ST JU ’S studying Commerce and Law at the University of Auckland.

DO NOW. IT However, it didn’t take me longer than one or two speeches to figure out that public speaking is my absolute passion.

I hope you can do the same. Don’t get overwhelmed by the weight of the decision though. Regardless of what path I’m incredibly lucky to be able to do what I love for work, but truth be you choose, the world can truly be your oyster and that is an exciting position told, all of you can as well. The stage of life you’re in right now is a one-off to be in. opportunity. You will never again in your lifetime have so much freedom, flexibility and opportunity at your fingertips as you do now. It’s just up to Go forward with confidence. you what you make of it.

Based on that, my advice to you would be to give deciding your future the Jake Bailey huge amount of effort it deserves.

Work out what is truly important to you. Read everything you can get your In 2015 Jake Bailey was a Year 13 student at Christchurch Boys’ hands on. Ask questions of anyone at all who knows more than you do and High School when he was diagnosed with Stage 4 Burkitt non-Hodgkin's has done more than you. lymphoma, one of the most aggressive cancers known to science.

Do the above over and over, tirelessly, until you find the answer. Discover your His inspirational Head Boy end-of-year speech was delivered from a real passion, what you would do if money was no object. Then figure out how wheelchair and grabbed headlines around the world. Jake published a book this year called What Cancer Taught Me. you can do that for the rest of your life.

His speech can be viewed at Cancer has permanently changed my outlook on life, and for the better. I’m www.youtube.com/watch?v=P9G1Swk26ac glad that I was forced to take a step back and consider what is important to me.

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SHARE TRADING

written by SARA CARBERY

photograph by ALAN STEVENS

MASTERING THE CHALLENGE THE EXCITEMENT OF SHARE TRADING

THE SON OF A DRAMA TEACHER AND AN ENGLISH TEACHER, IT’S NO SURPRISE THAT MAX FITZGERALD GREW UP WITH A LOVE OF THE ARTS. WHAT DID SURPRISE A LOT OF PEOPLE WAS THE FACT HE CHOSE TO STUDY FINANCE AT UNIVERSITY. HE SAYS, “NOBODY THOUGHT IT WAS ‘ME.’ ”

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“I liked the excitement of share trading and the fact that there are different ways to invest your savings with more control, rather than having them sit in a savings account on a boring interest rate.”

Max Fitzgerald Max was introduced to the world of commerce by both his uncle and his mum’s former partner, who were accountants.

“The profession was all new to me so I was really intrigued by what they did.”

During his time at university, Max discovered he was more interested in the markets and share trading than straight accounting, and in his final year at the University of Auckland Business School, he elected to do more papers based in finance and markets.

“I liked the excitement of share trading and the fact that there are different ways to invest your savings with more control, rather than having them sit in a savings account on a boring interest rate. I think challenges have always inspired me as I love being able to tackle – and master – something I never thought I would be able to.”

Graduating with a Bachelor of Commerce, majoring in Accounting and Commercial Law, Max got his foot in the share trading door by landing a job as a client services specialist (share trading account maintenance) with ASB. Today he works as an online broker, a role which sees him buying and selling shares and helping ASB clients with their share trading needs.

“I love the interactions, helping people and getting involved in what’s going on around me. There’s no greater feeling than getting a big ‘thank you’ from a happy client.”

In Year 13 at Christ’s College in Christchurch, Max took Accounting, Economics, Statistics, English and Drama, subjects that set him up well for a career in finance. Accounting, Economics and Statistics for obvious reasons but more interesting is how useful Drama and English have been.

“I guess it’s the skills you build in these subjects and how you apply and use them in different situations,” Max says. “English has helped me grammatically, and it’s amazing how much professional communication is required in a finance role.

“Drama helped me with my speaking skills and confidence, and to think on my feet when tricky situations arise with clients. It has also helped me to mix, mingle and network in both my social and work environments.”

While the bright lights of New York and Wall Street may beckon one day, Max isn’t a 10-year-plan type of guy. “At 24 I’m still not sure what I want to do in life, but I’m completely okay with that. In fact, it excites me!

“I’m a prime example of someone who got my foot in the door and proved that I could apply the other skills I have to what I want to do.”

KEY KE Y FACTS FAC ACTS TS ■ MAX HAS A BACHELOR OF COMMERCE, MAJORING IN ACCOUNTING AC CCO COUN UNTI TING TI NG AND COMMERCIAL LAW, FROM THE UNIVERSITY OF AUCKLAND. A ■ IN YEAR 13, HE TOOK ACCOUNTING, ECONOMICS, STAT STATISTICS, TISTICS, ENGLISH AND DRAMA. ■ MAX WORKS AS AN ONLINE BROKER FOR ASB — HE BUYS AND SELLS SHARES AND HELPS CLIENTS WITH THEIR SHARE TRA TRADING ADING NEEDS.

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ZERO IN ON COMPUTER SCIENCE written by SARA CARBERY

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MAGGIE ZHANG DIDN’T LET THE FACT SHE WAS “TERRIBLE WITH TECHNOLOGY” STOP HER FROM BECOMING A SOFTWARE ENGINEER. The 24-year-old had planned to do a Bachelor of Science majoring in Mathematics at the University of Auckland, until she discovered Computer Science when she took it as an optional paper in her first year.

“It opened my eyes,” recalls Maggie.

“Not only did I need to use my logical thinking skills, but the result of my work was very tangible – if you write your own game, you can play your own game! So I chose Computer Science as my major, and never looked back.”

Maggie completed her science degree last year, and is now working as a software engineer at Eroad, a software company on Auckland’s North Shore.

“My job involves the analysis, design, development and testing of our company’s software products.

“Every day is different with a new problem to solve. I’m always learning something interesting and work is challenging but never stressful.”

Maggie grew up in China and came to New Zealand four years ago for her final year of high school.

In Year 13 at Epsom Girls’ Grammar School in Auckland she took Calculus, Statistics, English, Graphic Design and Geography.

While all the subjects she chose have helped her to develop applicable skills, Calculus and Statistics have

“Every day is different with a new problem to solve. I’m always learning something interesting and work is challenging but never stressful.”— Maggie Zhang proved the most useful. “They greatly improved my logical thinking and

problem-solving skills, which are essential for a software engineer.”

Computer science is a growing field, and as well as working in software engineering, graduates are employed as programmers, systems analysts, computer service engineers and computer system engineers.

“You can choose to advance along either a technical or management route,” says Maggie.

“Or if you are an adventurer, you can also establish your own technology start up – easier said than done but the possibility is definitely there.”

In her spare time, Maggie volunteers with Code Club Aotearoa, teaching kids coding.

In the future she would like to become a teacher and use her industry experience to inspire more children, especially girls, to get into computer science.

“It should be lots of fun!”

If you’re interested in following a similar path to Maggie, her advice is to get started as early as possible.

“Build your own website or game if you have free time.

“Don’t wait for someone else to teach you how to code; teach yourself. This will prepare you to be an amazing coder for sure!

“Having said that, if you don’t have much experience before uni, that’s cool too. I didn’t and I managed to survive!”

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LANDSIDE OPERATIONS SUPERVISOR

written by SARA CARBERY

photograph by BLAIR HILLYARD

LAND YOUR DREAM AVIATION JOB VARIETY OF EXPERIENCES AND CULTURES

TARA JONES IS A LANDSIDE OPERATIONS SUPERVISOR AT AUCKLAND AIRPORT. A WHAT? WE HEAR YOU ASK… LANDSIDE OPERATIONS IS THE OPERATIONAL HUB OF AUCKLAND AIRPORT, CENTRED ON CUSTOMER SATISFACTION AND TERMINAL PROCESSING.

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“The variety of experiences and cultures that Auckland Airport provides on a daily basis is phenomenal! No two days are the same, and you are constantly being faced with challenges of all kinds, every day.”

Tara Jones In a nutshell, the focus of those who work at Landside Operations is making the airport experience a positive one for passengers.

Auckland Airport is a fitting place for the 25-year-old to be working, as it was here she first set foot in New Zealand after arriving from South Africa 15 years ago.

“The atmosphere first and foremost is one of the most captivating things about the airport,” Tara says.

“There is excitement always in the air, whether you’re taking off on a new adventure or experiencing new cultures with each step you take arriving into the terminal.”

Tara came to Landside Operations via a Bachelor of Communications majoring in Public Relations from Auckland University of Technology.

While she has always had a passion for travel, she hadn’t considered a career in the aviation industry until she landed the position of customer service agent two years ago.

“After taking the role I immediately knew that this was the industry for me,” she says. “The variety of experiences and cultures that Auckland Airport provides on a daily basis is phenomenal! No two days are the same, and you are constantly being faced with challenges of all kinds, every day.”

Of all the subjects she took in Year 13 at Onehunga High School – Business Studies, Statistics, Media Studies, Biology and English – Tara says Business Studies has proved the most useful in her current role.

“Awareness and tools to look beyond KPIs and focus on the larger, long-term purpose of a business has especially aided me to apply these skills within my role at Auckland Airport.”

Tara has completed on-job aviation training through ServiceIQ and has gained a New Zealand Certificate in Airport Operations – Level 4. “Training is great in the sense that it is all job related, and enhancing the skills you will be needing for your role.”

If you think Tara’s job sounds like you, her advice is to get as much customer service experience as possible. “Get out there as soon as you can and get that experience within customer service. Any job – big or small – is experience that you can add to your personal portfolio and confidence.

“Also take the time to learn interview skills and how to communicate to your potential employer why they should pick you. Do not underestimate the power of communication!

“If you love customer service but want job variation, then the aviation industry and Auckland Airport is the place to be!”

KEY FACTS ■ TARA WORKS AS A LANDSIDE OPERATIONS SUPERVISOR AT AUCKLAND AIRPORT. ■ SHE HAS A BACHELOR OF COMMUNICATIONS MAJORING IN PUBLIC RELATIONS FROM AUCKLAND UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY. ■ TARA HAS ALSO COMPLETED ON-JOB AVIATION TRAINING THROUGH SERVICEIQ AND GAINED A NEW ZEALAND CERTIFICATE IN AIRPORT OPERATIONS – LEVEL 4.

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NUTRITION AND STUDY

GOOD NUTRITION AS BRAIN FUEL

USING FOOD TO GET THE MOST OUT OF STUDY written by AMANDA WHITFORD

photographs by KERYN SWEENEY

THE YEARS SPENT STUDYING CAN BE SOME OF THE MOST REWARDING AND THE MOST CHALLENGING OF OUR LIVES. HIGH SCHOOL AND TERTIARY STUDENTS MUST JUGGLE MULTIPLE DEADLINES, CRAMMING FOR EXAMS, ALL THE WHILE TRYING TO LIVE A SEMI-NORMAL EXISTENCE ON A LIMITED INCOME.

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It isn’t surprising then that good nutrition is one of the first things to go out the window during times of pressure.

Busy schedules, stress and lack of sleep can drive us to eat high energy, nutrient-poor convenience foods that satisfy us initially before leaving us tired, unmotivated and struggling to keep going.

It is well known that maintaining good nutrition is really important for optimal energy, memory and concentration … so how can we make sure we’re reaping the nutritional benefits of good food while we study?

By making educated food choices! Eating a predominantly wholefoods diet is one of the best things you can do to get the most out of study.

Here’s what that looks like: ■ EAT A RAINBOW OF VEGETABLES – different colours provide different nutrients, so aim for variety.

■ EAT 1–2 PIECES OF FRUIT every day.

■ INCLUDE WHOLEGRAIN CARBOHYDRATES IN YOUR DIET, such as brown rice, quinoa or oats. If you eat bread, choose a wholegrain variety.

Aim for a variety of carbohydrates each day.

■ INCLUDE HEALTHY FATS, like avocado, nuts and seeds, olive oil and dairy products.

■ MAKE SURE YOU’RE EATING SOME LEAN PROTEIN every day, such as meat, seafood, beans, chickpeas, lentils or eggs.

With lunch and dinner, aim to make half of your meal vegetables. Include protein, some carbohydrate and a little healthy fat and you have a well-balanced meal that will help to fuel your brain and keep you going.

Pre-planned snacks such as boiled eggs, raw nuts and seeds, fresh fruit or veggie sticks with peanut butter or hummus are good to have on hand for when you need something extra. There may be times when you have a craving that you just can’t shake – this is completely normal! One of the biggest study pitfalls is mindless eating while stressed and distracted. Before you know it you’ve demolished a family block of chocolate and you need a nap.

The key is to set the books aside, take the time to really enjoy your treat, noticing when you feel satisfied with the amount you’ve had and stopping at this point.

Remember, there are no good or bad foods. Rather there are those that nourish us – which we need more of – and those that provide other benefits such as enjoyment – which we eat occasionally.

TIPS FOR EATING ON A BUDGET ■ PLAN YOUR MEALS AND DO ONE BULK SHOP ■ BUY SEASONAL, CANNED AND FROZEN VEGETABLES ■ SWAP OR REDUCE MEAT AND REPLACE WITH BEANS, LENTILS OR CHICKPEAS A FEW TIMES A WEEK ■ EXPLORE YOUR LOCAL SUPERMARKET BULK BINS FOR CHEAPER WHOLEGRAINS, NUTS AND SEEDS ■ SLOW COOK CHEAPER CUTS OF MEAT. SLOW COOKERS ARE A GREAT WAY TO MAKE QUICK, BUDGET-FRIENDLY MEALS.

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Amanda Whitford is a New Zealand Registered Dietitian and has a Master of Science (Nutrition and Dietetics).

She works at Results Nutrition Centre in Remuera.

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APPRENTICE: PLUMBING AND GASFITTING 14

written by SARA CARBERY

photograph by MEGAN GRAHAM

MASTERING THE TOOLS

ALWAYS A NEED FOR PLUMBERS

HAVING PLAYED SOFTBALL PROVINCIALLY FOR SOUTHLAND, AND AS A MEMBER OF THE NEW ZEALAND INTERNATIONAL SOFTBALL ACADEMY UNDER-19 TEAM, LAUREN PHILLIPS CLEARLY KNOWS HER WAY AROUND A SOFTBALL BAT. NOW, AS AN APPRENTICE PLUMBER, THE 19-YEAR-OLD IS LEARNING TO MASTER THE TOOLS OF HER NEW-FOUND TRADE. LAUREN FEELS CONFIDENT THERE’LL BE NO SHORTAGE OF WORK FOR SOMEONE WITH HER SKILLS.

“Everyone will always need a plumber, no matter what.

We will always be needed.”

TEN YEARS DOWN THE TRACK, SHE HOPES TO BE RUNNING HER OWN COMPANY – AND WHO KNOWS, MAYBE TRAINING HER OWN APPRENTICE.

Earning while she learns, Lauren is doing her apprenticeship through Masterlink, a training scheme 100 per cent owned and run by Master Plumbers.

It’s a four-year apprenticeship, which sees her juggling on-the-job experience working for Fairbairn Plumbing in Invercargill, with three block courses per year. “We take a week off work to get into the classroom with other apprentice plumbers and learn new things.”

Working on brand new homes, renovations on old homes and everything in between, Lauren says every day on the job is different and she learns something new whenever she goes out.

“I get the opportunity to get out and about and meet new people, while experiencing new things,” she explains.

Lauren grew up in Invercargill before moving to Winton in 2012, where she attended Central Southland College.

In Year 13 she took Hospitality, Technology, Maths, English and Textiles. Maths and English have proved the most useful subjects, she says.

Lauren’s parents encouraged her to get qualified in a trade. She responded to an advert for a plumbing apprenticeship and Fairbairn Plumbing decided to take her on through Masterlink.

As her employer, Masterlink pay her wages during her on-job training as well as while she is studying!

All her block course and training fees (worth over $10,000) are covered by Masterlink and they set her up with a starter tool kit and personal protective

KEY FACTS ■ LAUREN PHILLIPS IS COMPLETING A FOUR-YEAR APPRENTICESHIP IN PLUMBING AND GASFITTING THROUGH MASTERLINK AND WORKS FOR FAIRBAIRN PLUMBING IN INVERCARGILL. ■ SHE SAYS SHE FOUND ENGLISH AND MATHS THE MOST ADVANTAGEOUS OF HER SCHOOL SUBJECTS IN HER PLUMBING APPRENTICESHIP.

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equipment (PPE) gear valued at $1400. She also gets an annual allowance for overalls and boots.

Lauren feels confident there’ll be no shortage of work for someone with her skills. “Everyone will always need a plumber, no matter what. We will always be needed.” Ten years down the track, she hopes to be running her own company – and who knows, maybe training her own apprentice. Lauren admits the first year of the apprenticeship was challenging, but reassures others it gets easier with time.

She recently came fifth in the Young Plumber of the Year competition showing just how far she has come since her first year.

Her advice for anyone interested in an apprenticeship is: “Stick with it and push as hard as you can. It will be worth it in the end once you’re qualified.”

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DYLAN PROLE IS LIVING HIS DREAM. THE 22-YEAR-OLD IS A PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER FOR FISHER & PAYKEL HEALTHCARE, BASED IN AUCKLAND’S EAST TAMAKI. It’s specialised, cutting-edge stuff, a far cry from his early working days doing labour – picking kiwifruit at his father’s orchard in Tauranga.

“It’s awesome. The engineering work and facilities here are great,” says Dylan. “I have the freedom to design and test amazing products, and have access to so many different machines during [this], to use during the design process.”

Fisher & Paykel Healthcare is a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of medical products and systems used for respiratory care, acute care and the treatment of obstructive sleep apnoea.

Dylan started his latest role in January, and has already done courses in anatomy, physiology and statistics.

“You continue with your education to a large extent,” he says.

His high school education was geared around entry into a tertiary engineering degree.

The degree also gave him valuable experience while he was studying.

“At Mt Maunganui College, I always enjoyed science and maths subjects. Doing engineering was something I always wanted to do while growing up watching shows like Mythbusters, and seeing how they solved problems by bringing their knowledge of science and engineering to the table.”

His advice to school leavers keen on a career in engineering is clear, “It’s good to have an understanding of maths and physics, but also having that practical knowledge and experience is just as important. It’s about understanding how things work on a physical level. Above all else, getting into uni is about getting your head down and learning as much as you can.”

Physics, Chemistry, Calculus and Statistics formed the core of Dylan’s Year 13 subjects. This gave him the grounding he needed to enter the four-year Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) at the University of Auckland.

“I always strived towards getting into the engineering programme at Auckland because it is a world-ranked university and has a high rate of graduate employment,” says Dylan.

Dylan is just starting out, putting his skills to good use. He’s loving it, but he still harbours ambition to go higher.

“The good thing about working here at Fisher & Paykel Healthcare is there are so many career opportunities for you to work towards. At the moment I’m in quite a technical role – product

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development – but I can (one day) move up into a more business-orientated position. I’d like to think, in perhaps 20 years’ time, I’d have moved away from the technical engineering role and into a business role,” says Dylan.

“Even people as high up as the Vice-President were once product development engineers.”

It sounds like Dylan has a solid handle on the early rungs of the engineering ladder.

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PRIMARY TEACHER TEXT

written by ROBYN YOUSEF

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PRIMARY SCHOOL TEACHING A COLLECTION OF GREAT MOMENTS

ISAAC GULLIVER IS A FIRST YEAR PRIMARY SCHOOL TEACHER WHO IS VERY HAPPY IN HIS NEW ROLE. THE HIGHLIGHT OF HIS WORK IS SEEING HIS PUPILS GRASP A CONCEPT, RUN WITH AND REFLECT ON THEIR OWN LEARNING. “I love my career. When you see a student passionate about something and they’re enthusiastic about learning or creating, it’s a great moment. Also getting to foster and see the growth in students from the start of the year to now is massive.

“And the very best part of my role is that no matter how hectic a day gets I can go outside and go kick a ball around with the kids,” he says.

“Maths is a cool subject to teach as it’s pretty awesome to see the students take a strategy that you have taught them and use it correctly in the right context.”

Isaac’s advice to young people planning a similar career is to study what you are passionate about at school and university. He also suggests you pick up some extra-curricular activities (such as sports or

music) as it is these extra things that children will be able to relate to. He also believes getting back into a classroom is also hugely important as they have changed a lot over the years.

“Ask your local school if you can pop in to check things out and soak it all up. More than anything just be yourself as each teaching style and each teacher comes with different strengths.”

The 25-year-old, who is working at Riverdale Primary School in Palmerston North, completed his own schooling in New Plymouth – Marfell Primary, Devon Intermediate and Spotswood College.

Isaac really enjoyed his own school days.

“The teachers I had made a big impact on me and showed me what a difference teachers can make.”

His love of PE at secondary school led to a passion for sport. Isaac completed a Diploma of International Sports Studies, from that gaining a scholarship to play rugby for a Japanese university.

After a year abroad, he returned to complete a Bachelor of Sport and Exercise majoring in Physical Education, followed by a one-year Graduate Diploma of Teaching (Primary).

“Both my Bachelor of Sport and Exercise and my Graduate Diploma were done at Massey in Palmerston North. The lecturers for both of these courses were outstanding.

“A lot of what I did in the later years for my bachelor degree has benefited me in my first year of teaching as we worked with schools. It gave me a base level of skills and got me set to learn what needed to be learnt in the first year of teaching.”

He is particularly enjoying teaching PE and Maths.

“I love my career. When you see a student passionate about something and they’re enthusiastic about learning or creating, it’s a great moment.” – Isaac Gulliver

KEY FACTS ■ ISAAC GULLIVER HAS A BACHELOR OF SPORT AND EXERCISE AND GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN TEACHING (PRIMARY) FROM MASSEY UNIVERSITY. ■ HE WORKS AS A PRIMARY SCHOOL TEACHER AT RIVERDALE PRIMARY SCHOOL IN PALMERSTON NORTH. ■ ISAAC SUGGESTS PICKING UP SOME EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES AROUND STUDY BECAUSE IT IS OFTEN THESE ACTIVITIES CHILDREN WILL RELATE TO. LEAVINGSCHOOL.CO.NZ

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CREATE LIGHTBULB MOMENTS A JOB WHERE EVERY DAY IS DIFFERENT written by ROBYN YOUSEF

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FROM ABOUT 12 YEARS OLD, KATE REDPATH THOUGHT ABOUT HIGH SCHOOL TEACHING AS A CAREER. SHE DID CHANGE HER MIND AT TIMES THROUGHOUT SECONDARY SCHOOL, BUT AN AMAZING SET OF TEACHERS IN HER FINAL SCHOOLING YEARS CONFIRMED HER CAREER CHOICE. “I saw then what a difference an enthusiastic and motivating teacher could make,” the 23-year-old explains.

Now she is in her first year of teaching at Feilding High School – a co-ed secondary school.

Growing up in Taranaki, Kate attended Norfolk Primary School and then Inglewood High School. She loved school – especially high school.

She kept an even spread of subjects throughout secondary school, doing History, Geography, English, Biology and Agricultural and Horticultural Science in Year 13.

“My favorite subjects were Geography and Agriculture – I loved the practical nature of them.”

Kate went on to begin a Bachelor of Arts majoring in History and Geography at Victoria University. After the first semester, she changed to a Bachelor of Science majoring in Geography and Environmental Science.

It was during her third year, doing Agriculture papers extramurally through Massey University, that she realised Agriculture was one of her true passions.

She spent her last year of studies at Massey University completing a Master of Teaching and Learning.

“This was an awesome experience as we had a fabulous support network at Massey.”

“Terrifying and exciting at the same time” is how Kate describes her first few days teaching. “I was nervous before meeting each new class but the kids were wonderful. I have an amazing support network here so it didn’t take me long to settle in.”

She teaches a mix of Agriculture/ Horticulture and Social Studies and really enjoys teaching Agriculture.

“It’s a subject which attracts students who are very down to earth and genuinely interested in learning more.”

Kate is enjoying her job, saying every day is different.

“And it is so flexible – you know what you have to teach them and when but it’s up to you how you do it. Seeing the kids’ lightbulb moments and watching them achieve is so rewarding.”

She is now focused on getting her full registration, which should happen at the end of 2018, and hasn’t given much thought to the future. But travel is on her agenda

and when she is older and more experienced, Kate hopes to move into pastoral care.

For those school leavers out there thinking of taking up secondary school teaching as a career, Kate advises you to keep your options open.

“Take subjects that you are interested in and would like to teach – teachers are inspiring if they are passionate about the subject they are teaching.”

KEY FACTS ■ KATE REDPATH IS A TEACHER AT FEILDING HIGH SCHOOL – A CO-ED SECONDARY SCHOOL. ■ SHE TEACHES AGRICULTURE/HORTICULTURE AND SOCIAL STUDIES. ■ KATE HAS A BACHELOR OF SCIENCE MAJORING IN GEOGRAPHY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND A MASTER OF TEACHING AND LEARNING FROM MASSEY UNIVERSITY.

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THE SCIENCE, ENGINEERING AND BUSINESS OF FOOD written by SARA CARBERY

photograph by MARTY MELVILLE

THE OPPORTUNITY TO APPLY SCIENCE TO EVERYDAY LIFE WAS WHAT ATTRACTED ANGELA YANG TO A BACHELOR OF FOOD TECHNOLOGY WITH HONOURS, THE ONLY DEGREE IN AUSTRALASIA THAT COMBINES FOOD SCIENCE, FOOD ENGINEERING AND FOOD BUSINESS. Wanting to stay in her hometown of Palmerston North, Angela was looking through Massey University’s prospectus for a science course, when a photo of someone making ice cream caught her eye and set her down the path of food technology.

“I really enjoyed the four years of university,” she says. “The lab technicians, lecturers and the small class size meant you got to know everyone really well. Everyone was super helpful and wanted you to succeed.

“The course was challenging,” she admits, “but you get a lot of help along the way and come out with a great sense of satisfaction when you finish.”

Having majored in Food Process Engineering at Massey, Angela started working for the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) in February 2015 as part of the MPI Graduate Development Programme.

Today her job title is Senior Adviser, Animal Products. Her role involves providing technical advice and contributes to the development of food safety and suitability requirements for production and processing of animal products.

She also works on guidance documents to help businesses interpret these requirements.

Angela says meeting people who are passionate about what they do is one of the highlights of her job.

“I get to talk to businesses first-hand about what they are doing, and try

and make sure the guidance we provide is useful.”

Having emigrated from Taiwan to the Manawatu when she was nine, Angela attended Palmerston North

Girls’ High School. In Year 13 she took English, Mathematics with Statistics, Chemistry, Biology and Physics.

“English was really good to keep up my English writing, which makes up a lot of what I do each day.

And taking the three sciences was fundamental for me to get my degree, which then has helped me to get my current job.”

Angela (24) says the opportunities for someone with a food technology degree are vast and largely unknown when you first start out. “When I did my degree, I didn’t realise the diversity of jobs available for people with a food technology background. With the increasing number of food companies in New Zealand, there are endless possibilities.”

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“With the increasing number of food companies in New Zealand, there are endless possibilities.”

Angela Yang

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KEY FACTS ■ ANGELA YANG HAS A BACHELOR OF FOOD TECHNOLOGY WITH HONOURS FROM MASSEY UNIVERSITY. ■ SHE FOUND ENGLISH TO BE VERY USEFUL TO HAVE STUDIED, AND SAYS CHEMISTRY, BIOLOGY AND PHYSICS WERE FUNDAMENTAL SUBJECTS IN GAINING HER DEGREE. ■ ANGELA WORKS FOR THE MINISTRY FOR PRIMARY INDUSTRIES AS SENIOR ADVISER, ANIMAL PRODUCTS, HAVING INITIALLY ENTERED THE DEPARTMENT THROUGH THE MPI GRADUATE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME.

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written by SARA CARBERY

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AUDIO, LIGHTING AND VISION

SET THE STAGE AS AN AUDIO VISUAL TECHNICIAN A PASSION FOR MUSIC AND TECHNOLOGY LED GRANT NAGEL TO THE SOUTHERN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, AND A BACHELOR OF AUDIO PRODUCTION. Playing bass guitar for a few bands in high school gave Grant a taste for what was to become his chosen career.

“My best friends were all musicians and this common passion encouraged us to explore the more technical process that goes on behind the scenes.”

Despite some long-forgotten professional advice, it wasn’t until he had travelled and worked for a while that Grant decided to pursue audio as a career.

“I recently found some paperwork created by a careers adviser and was surprised to find audio visual technician sitting at the top of the list!”

A three-year degree based in Invercargill, SIT’s Bachelor of Audio Production taught Grant about all aspects of sound – including microphones, studio recording, live set-ups, film sound, TV

sound, radio sound, sound acoustics, electronics and audiology.

“The thing I love most about SIT is the devotion and encouragement each teacher has. Because they are all so passionate about audio it is really easy to stay inspired.”

Since graduating last year, Grant has been working for Multi-Media Systems as an audio visual technician, setting up and operating audio, lighting and vision systems for events – such as conferences, award shows, roadshows and concerts.

“The great thing about working as an audio visual technician is that you gain a broad set of skills in audio, lighting, projection, video, networking, rigging, staging and learning how to manage a team.

“Previous Multi-Media employees have moved on to working as a live sound engineer for international bands, working for the ballet, opera and TVNZ.” Born in South Africa, Grant moved to Rotorua with his family when he was six.

In Year 13 at Rotorua Lakes High School he took Calculus, Chemistry, Physics, Photography and History. “Taking Calculus and Physics helps with the more complicated work we do with electrical reticulation and rigging, but I think any subject that requires you to problem solve is beneficial for this industry.”

Looking forward, Grant (25) would love to be working in game audio 10 years from now, subsidising his income by freelancing in film audio and streaming on Twitch.

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Looking back, he would encourage his younger self to “work harder, study more, spend less time sleeping and more time with smart friends who I can learn from.”

And, he would ask a lot more questions!

For those considering a career in audio, Grant recommends building up your base knowledge by taking a look at some of the free/low-cost certificates available online.

“I highly recommend taking a few different courses over summer and finding out if the content is in line with what interests you.”

KEY FACTS ■ GRANT NAGEL HAS A BACHELOR OF AUDIO PRODUCTION FROM THE SOUTHERN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY. ■ HE WORKS FOR MULTI-MEDIA SYSTEMS AS AN AUDIO VISUAL TECHNICIAN — SETTING UP AND OPERATING AUDIO, LIGHTING AND VISION SYSTEMS FOR EVENTS. ■ GRANT PARTICULARLY RECOMMENDS CALCULUS AND PHYSICS AS YEAR 13 NCEA SUBJECTS FOR THOSE INTERESTED IN A SIMILAR CAREER.

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A THREE-YEAR DEGREE BASED IN INVERCARGILL, SIT’S BACHELOR OF AUDIO PRODUCTION TAUGHT GRANT ABOUT ALL ASPECTS OF SOUND – INCLUDING MICROPHONES, STUDIO RECORDING, LIVE SET-UPS, FILM SOUND, TV SOUND, RADIO SOUND, SOUND ACOUSTICS, ELECTRONICS AND AUDIOLOGY.

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DETERMINED TO FIGHT GLOBAL INJUSTICES AT 26, REZ GARDI HAS ALREADY ACHIEVED MUCH MORE THAN MOST DO IN A LIFETIME. The 2017 Young New Zealander of the Year was born to Kurdish parents in a Pakistani refugee camp, resettling to New Zealand when she was six.

Twenty years on, Rez is working as a solicitor with Chapman Tripp, one of New Zealand’s leading law firms, and has plans to do her Master of Laws at an Ivy League school in the United States.

When she arrived in New Zealand, all she could say in English was “my name is Rez”.

Since then this dynamic young woman has packed so much into her life. And the future is sure to see her on the international stage – fighting the injustices of the world, with the right of the Kurdish people to self-determination at the top of her list.

“My parents are human rights activists, so from an early age I knew about injustice and the denial of human rights,” Rez explains. As a pig-tailed five-year-old, she protested about the lack of education at the refugee camp and was one of the first group to access formal schooling in the camp.

She was “six, going on seven” when she started her Kiwi education in west Auckland, and within a year had joined the accelerated class.

While she was a top maths student in Year 9, Rez particularly enjoyed English and the arts subjects.

In her last year at Massey High School she studied History, Geography, Classic Studies, Art History and Drama. Although Rez believes that English and History are particularly important for legal studies, she encourages students to “test all areas”.

“The subjects you are good at in Year 9 will not necessarily define your career choice – so try many subjects.”

In 2010, Rez started a conjoint Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Arts at the University of Auckland, finishing five years later with a double major in Arts and Honours in Law. This was followed by an exchange programme to the Indiana University Maurer School of Law in the United States.

During university breaks, Rez gained overseas experience.

This included working for the United Nations in Kenya as a human rights intern and teaching English in South America.

Outside of her studies, Rez was a Refugee Services Volunteer for the Red Cross, and is now a National Youth Advisor and Deputy Chair of the National Youth Panel.

She has travelled to Geneva to represent New Zealand and has established a charity, Empower, for refugee youth in New Zealand.

Rez was our delegate at the Women Deliver Conference in Denmark last year and was also an ambassador for the University of Auckland Refugee Scholarship Appeal.

It’s no wonder that as well as the prestigious 2017 Young New Zealander of the Year, Rez has won a whole raft of honours and awards.

“My parents are human rights activists, so from an early age I knew about injustice and the denial of human rights.”

Rez Gardi

KEY KE YF FACTS ACTS AC TS ■ REZ GARDI HAS A BACHELOR OF LAWS (HONOURS) AND ND DA BACHELOR OF ARTS FROM THE UNIVERSITY OF AUCKLAND. AUCKLLAND. ■ SHE WORKS AS A SOLICITOR AT CHAPMAN TRIPP, ON ONE NE OF NEW ZEALAND’S LEADING LAW FIRMS. ■ REZ WAS 2017 YOUNG NEW ZEALANDER OF THE YEAR YEAR. R. LEAVINGSCHOOL.CO.NZ

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TIPS TO HELP YOU PREPARE FOR EXAMS

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IT’S STAYING BRIGHTER FOR LONGER AND STARTING TO FEEL LIKE SUMMER ... IT MUST BE GETTING CLOSE TO EXAMS! Before you start panicking, take a look at these tips to help you make the most of your study leave. l

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A few weeks out from your exams, draw up a study timetable that lists what you’re going to study, when.

Be as specific as possible by breaking each subject up into topics you need to study. This helps you to get straight into study each day knowing what you’re going to do.

Mixing it up is good. If you stick to one subject for too long, your brain can start to switch-off so schedule some algebra after novel studies, for example.

If possible, mix up where you study too so as to keep things interesting. Have a number of quiet, distraction-free spots and move between them.

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Don’t spend time revising stuff you already know. If you don’t understand something, ask for help or go online and see if you can find the answers.

There are many ways to revise, including drawing mind maps or diagrams, making notes, answering past papers, writing cue cards, asking someone to test you, highlighting important words or ideas, putting key-word posters on your bedroom wall or ceiling, or writing skeleton essays. Find a combination that works for you.

Making notes is a great way to memorise a lot of information. (The aim is to move the information out of short-term memory and into long-term memory.)

You’ll remember better if you write your notes out by hand rather than typing them.

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Take short frequent breaks. Research shows that shorter 25–30 minute study sessions work best because your concentration levels are higher. At the very least, aim to break every 50 minutes for 10 minutes.

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There are plenty available at http://www.nzqa.govt.nz/qualificationsstandards/qualifications/ncea/subjects

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Mornings are a good time for note taking, as you’re feeling fresh. Before bed is a good time to look over your notes and commit them to memory. (Your brain processes new memories while you’re asleep.)

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Make the most of your study time by minimising distractions. Leave your phone in another room and shun all social media. Switch off the Wi-Fi if you don’t need it for study.

Drink plenty of water and eat healthy snacks to keep your brain humming.

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Make sure it’s not all work and no play.

People who find the right balance between study and leisure are the ones who get the top marks. Exercise in particular is really important as it increases your heart rate and makes your blood circulate faster.

This supplies more oxygen to your brain, which increases productivity and reduces tiredness and stress. Fresh air helps too.

Happy studying!

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GET AMONGST THE BUILDING BOOM THE BUILDING INDUSTRY IS GOING GANGBUSTERS AT THE MOMENT AND SAMUEL ARMSTRONG IS RIGHT IN THE THICK OF IT. The 22-year-old carpenter works for D. James Builders Ltd, based in Birkdale on Auckland’s North Shore. He has just completed his carpentry qualification after a three-year BCITO apprenticeship.

Now it is onwards and upwards, and hard workers like Samuel can make good gains. But while he now has a clear focus, this was not necessarily the case as he completed his schooling at Orewa College.

“I left school and didn’t really know what I wanted to do. I had a few mates who were doing it and it sounded like a good way of making money while I was still young. I thought I‘d give it a go and had nothing to lose,” Samuel says.

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HE LOVES THE WORK HE IS DOING AT D. JAMES BUILDERS, AND THERE IS PLENTY OF IT.

“We are super busy.

We are booked out until April next year. We’ve got people calling up every day.”

Samuel Armstrong “That’s a cool event, where you can put your skills to the test and see where you stand against everyone else.”

Samuel’s first job after qualifying was doing foundations but he found that limiting.

Now he loves the work he is doing at D. James Builders, and there is plenty of it.

“We are super busy. We are booked out until April next year. We’ve got people calling up every day,” he says.

So much so that they can afford to localise their work to the North Shore, though that does not preclude trips over the bridge or to South Auckland when the occasion demands.

They specialise in renovations, as opposed to constructing new houses, but they do the latter as well when required.

Samuel enjoyed the training, and now loves the work environment.

“It was great being able to learn while working, and just having those books handy if you needed to know something after work.”

Now he is well placed to make his way up in the building industry.

KEY FACTS ■ SAMUEL ARMSTRONG IS A QUALIFIED CARPENTER, HAVING COMPLETED A THREE-YEAR CARPENTRY APPRENTICESHIP THROUGH BCITO. ■ HE WORKS FOR D. JAMES BUILDERS LTD ON AUCKLAND’S NORTH SHORE. ■ SAMUEL SAYS THAT USEFUL NCEA SUBJECTS TO HAVE STUDIED WOULD BE CARPENTRY, WOODWORK, MATHS AND SCIENCE (PARTICULARLY PHYSICS).

For more information on carpentry apprenticeships through BCITO, visit www.bcito.org.nz

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While Carpentry and Woodwork would have been beneficial subjects for him to have taken, he says Maths and Science, Physics in particular, were very useful.

But don’t sweat it if you are unsure of getting into carpentry when you are contemplating careers, Samuel cautions.

“There are no prerequisites. Don’t feel like you don’t qualify. Just give it a go because you never know.

Once I started, I didn’t want to stop.”

Samuel has not stopped. Long term, he would love to have his own company – his own crew. Even now, not long fully qualified, he is already entrusted with supervision.

“On the site at the moment, I run the sub-trades and apprentices. I have less time on the tools and more on the phone organising everyone,” he says.

He had already shown his talent placing second at the 2017 Northern Registered Master Builders Apprentice of the Year.

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FROM 111 CALLS TO MANAGEMENT REWARDING ROLES IN ST JOHN’S CALL CENTRE written by CAMPBELL BURNES

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JACKSON WHITHAM HAS MADE A STEADY RISE UP THE RANKS AT NEW ZEALAND’S MOST TRUSTED CHARITY. THE 27-YEAR-OLD IS NOW OPERATIONS PROCESS MANAGER IN ST JOHN’S CLINICAL CONTROL SERVICES. In 2008 he started as a 111 call handler, moved to a dispatch role, then team leader and other roles before securing his current position. Jackson is based in East Auckland and the pressure is on.

“Everything we try and do in the ambulance service is about improving patient care and outcomes.

In my current role, it’s not about saving minutes, it’s about saving seconds,” says Jackson. “Any time saved will reflect positively on patient outcomes.”

There are several layers to jobs at St John, not just a caller teeing up an ambulance. A lot can go wrong, so a lot needs to go right.

“It can be extremely stressful. The control room is a bit of a pressure cooker. They are long days, often 12-hour shifts,” he says. St John might process up to 1500 111 calls on any given day. But there is real job satisfaction.

“Being a call handler was probably one of the most rewarding jobs I had. To know that when you have put your headset down, you have made an impact on people’s lives. People will always remember the day they called 111. It’s nice to know these conversations are remembered,” says Jackson.

In his Year 13 at Thames High School, Jackson did not envisage he would one day be a St John employee. Like many at that age, he was unsure where he wanted to go and exactly what to do.

“I knew I didn’t want to go to uni and spend a whole bunch of money on something I wasn’t sure I wanted to do for the rest of my life.”

He had a stint at a Telecom call centre before he ended up at St John.

“I was very young and wondered if I had enough life skills. I’ve not looked back.”

“Everything we try and do in the ambulance service is about improving patient care and outcomes. In my current role, it’s not about saving minutes, it’s about saving seconds.” – Jackson Whitham There are no regrets and no burdensome student loan.

“I’m earning really good money in a job I love doing. This organisation is New Zealand’s most trusted charity. You can walk out into the country with a great deal of pride and respect.

I’ve managed to get a whole heap of experience and training on the job, and they are great at promoting from within and recognising talent.”

“I think it’s about the basics, the foundation subjects English and Maths, and being computer literate.”

Oh, and a positive attitude and solid work ethic never go amiss either.

One day he can see himself as a senior manager or maybe even a centre operations manager.

He reckons school leavers interested in this type of career should not get too hung up on specialist subjects.

KEY FACTS ■ JACKSON WHITHAM WORKS AS OPERATIONS PROCESS MANAGER WITHIN ST JOHN’S CLINICAL CONTROL CENTRE. ■ HE SAYS FOUNDATION SUBJECTS SUCH AS MATHS AND ENGLISH, AS WELL AS BEING COMPUTER LITERATE, ARE USEFUL FOR THOSE WANTING TO ENTER THE AMBULANCE SERVICE.

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BEING A MULTIPLE AWARD-WINNING HAIRSTYLIST written by SARA CARBERY

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A FALSE START IN ONE PROFESSION HAPPILY LED ANDREW COBELDICK DOWN AN AWARD-WINNING PATH IN COMPLETELY THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION. “It all started one day when I tried to be a builder… it basically only lasted a week! So, what was the total opposite of building? Being a hairstylist!”

The freedom, creativity and opportunities offered by the hairdressing industry sparked an interest in Andrew he didn’t know he had.

“Paths and challenges opened up and the desire for being the best in the industry, and being truly incredible at my craft, really drove me to new heights.”

That desire to succeed has seen the 23-year-old win multiple awards, including the L’Oreal Colour Trophy Young Talent, Rodney Wayne Technician of the Year and Rodney Wayne Stylist of the Year, two years running.

It has also opened opportunities to travel – to Melbourne, Sydney, New York and all over New Zealand – working at various Fashion Weeks and assisting Rodney Wayne’s Creative Director, Richard Kavanagh, on photoshoots.

“These experiences are like no others and are so rewarding,” says Andrew. “Doing the Fashion Weeks is incredible. There’s nothing else quite like them – the build-up, the pressure and the reward.

“What I love about my craft is that I have the freedom to create what I desire and have the chance to travel and make people the best version of themselves possible. There’s nothing more satisfying in the world than seeing someone smile.”

New York Fashion Week is a long way from Wakefield, the small village where Andrew grew up. In his last year at Waimea College in Nelson (Year 12), he studied Art, Design, English, Geography and PE. Art and Design have proved the most useful subjects, helping him to “understand shapes, colours,

silhouettes and to be really visual inside my head to bring visions to life.”

Andrew spent the first year of his HITO apprenticeship working and training in Nelson.

At the start of his second year, he moved to Wellington, where he worked for Rodney Wayne and trained one day a week at WelTech. In total, it took him three years to get qualified “and there was nothing greater than not having a student loan and being paid to learn!”

Manners Street and Queensgate. He’s also part of the company’s National Artistic Team.

A decade down the track, Andrew would like to be a session stylist, working on big shows and magazines around the world, while remaining part of the Rodney Wayne team.

“My biggest advice would be: have passion and love for your craft and you'll go far. Desire and passion go a very long way! But also, just try to keep trying, never give up and love what you do!”

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These days Andrew’s job title is Senior Stylist and Creative Coach for the Rodney Wayne salons at

“What I love about my craft is that I have the freedom to create what I desire and have the chance to travel and make people the best version of themselves possible.”

– Andrew Cobeldick

KEY FACTS ■ ANDREW COBELDICK IS A SENIOR STYLIST AND CREATIVE COACH FOR THE RODNEY WAYNE SALONS AT MANNERS STREET AND QUEENSGATE. ■ HE TOOK THREE YEARS TO BECOME QUALIFIED, SPENDING THE FIRST YEAR OF HIS HITO APPRENTICESHIP IN NELSON. YEARS TWO AND THREE WERE IN WELLINGTON WITH RODNEY WAYNE AND TRAINING ONE DAY A WEEK AT WELTECH.

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COPING STRATEGIES

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WELLBEING AND MINDFULNESS

IMPORTANCE OF SELF-CARE DURING EXAMS IN MY ROLE AS PSYCHOLOGIST AT MASSEY UNIVERSITY, I SEE A LOT OF STUDENTS WHO FEEL OVERWHELMED WITH STRESS AROUND EXAM TIME. My advice for coping, and even enhancing exam performance during this stressful time, is to increase self-care.

Let’s imagine you’re sitting studying. How many times does your mind drift-off into the future or the past, even for only a second?

By self-care I mean looking after your physical, mental and emotional health. Self-care often goes out the window around exam time, as students feel they don’t have the time to exercise, eat good food, get enough sleep or spend time with friends and so on.

Mindfulness is the ability to recognise when you are drifting, and to bring your attention back to what you are doing, repeatedly. Tuning into your five senses can help anchor you in the present.

However it is essential you make time for self-care as it reduces stress and anxiety and increases energy and concentration.

Self-care is the constant repetition of many tiny habits that will keep you at your optimum – emotionally, physically and mentally.

Mindfulness – the practice of being in the present – is an important part of this.

SENSE OF SOUND There are many apps that can help remind you to be in the present. ‘Mind bell’ has a Tibetan bell that sounds randomly throughout the day. Each time the bell rings, notice what you are doing, relax your shoulders and take a deep breath.

Listening to a recording of waves at night-time may help you to focus on the soothing sound, rather than the thoughts going around in your head.

SENSE OF SMELL You can use pleasant smells to anchor you in the moment. A mindfulness group exercise I often do is passing around lemons.

I have people notice the weight and feel of the lemon, then scratch the skin and notice the smell.

For people feeling overwhelmed or panicky it might help to bite into a lemon and use this to anchor yourself.

SENSE OF TOUCH Different textures can be soothing to touch. Most $2 shops sell stress balls with a variety of textures – from jelly to spikes. Research suggests that stroking a dog or cat can be particularly soothing, and can calm anxiety and boost your mood.

SENSE OF SIGHT Break up periods of study by going for a walk.

It is great for sore muscles and will give your eyes a break from staring at a screen or book. A mindful walk involves paying attention to what you can see around you. You can incorporate your other senses too – by noticing the things you can smell, the feel of the sun or wind on your skin, the feel of your breath, the sound of your steps and anything you can taste in your mouth.

These techniques aren’t just useful for exams.

Once you’ve figured out what works for you, you’ll be able to use these techniques whenever you’re in a stressful situation.

Jennifer Beckett is a registered psychologist who works for Massey University’s Health and Counselling Centre (Albany).

She is the owner of Albany Psychology Clinic.

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SENSE OF TASTE Eat a good variety of healthy foods that will provide you with energy. If you have a treat, enjoy it – be in the moment with the taste and texture.

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CV PREPARATION

STAND OUT FROM THE CROWD

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PUTTING

BEST CV

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WHEN YOU WANT TO FIND ANY KIND OF JOB, YOU ARE GOING TO NEED A CURRICULUM VITAE (CV). A CV IS IMPORTANT BECAUSE IT GIVES AN EMPLOYER INFORMATION TO HELP THEM CHOOSE THE BEST PERSON FOR A JOB, AND IT HELPS YOU STAND OUT FROM OTHER APPLICANTS. Your CV needs to include your contact details, a short summary of your skills, any work experience you’ve had and where you are up to with your education. It is also helpful to include a short profile summary.

CV STRUCTURE AND CONTENT Put your name and contact details clearly at the top, and include a residential address. l Add a short profile – two to three sentences in length – explaining a bit about yourself and what you are aiming for in terms of study or career aspirations. l List your skills as bullet points and explain where you have used each skill. Include things like team work, responsibility, time management, money handling, customer service, written and oral communication, and computer skills. These are what employers are looking for in younger employees.

You can use experience from being in clubs and teams, as well as any paid or unpaid work you have done. Don’t forget to include the skills that are mentioned in the job advertisement. l List any previous jobs you have had, along with the name of who you worked for and what you did. l Include an Education section.

Provide the year you are in and the subjects you are studying. l List your outside interests. l List the names and contact details of people who will be referees for you. You need people who know you and have worked with you in some way. l

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A WORD ABOUT LAYOUT Use a computer to format your CV clearly, leaving plenty of white space so it doesn’t look cluttered. Choose a font that is easy to read. Use headings for each section and list your skills with bullet points. Make sure all headings line up and the line spacing is the same throughout. When you have finished, ask someone else to proofread it for you before you send it off.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Is it a good idea to get someone else to write my CV for me?

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else has written a CV because the language is generally more formal and sometimes a bit too sophisticated.

Sure you can get someone to help you if you are not sure how to say something, but putting your CV together yourself will mean that you know what is in it and you will answer interview questions using the same style and language.

Should I include a photo?

As a rule, I generally advise not to.

We all like to think that our picture might get us a job, but I think it can introduce the possibility of bias, for whatever reason.

Should I use colour or make it look more attractive in some way?

The content of your CV is the most important thing. Using a lot of colour and design features can be distracting.

Janet Tuck is a Career Specialist and Director of Career Clinic. For more information visit www.careerclinic.co.nz

ALL THE HINTS AND TIPS YOU’LL NEED written by VAL HAYES

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YOU’VE DONE THE HARD YARDS. YOU’VE GOT YOUR SECONDARY SCHOOL QUALIFICATIONS, YOUR CV IS IN ORDER, YOU’VE APPLIED FOR A JOB OR PLACEMENT WITH A TRAINING PROVIDER – AND NOW YOU’VE SECURED AN INTERVIEW. BUT WHAT IS THE PERSON SITTING OPPOSITE YOU LOOKING FOR? ATTITUDE Have a good attitude and positive self-esteem. By showing respect for the interviewer, you are demonstrating you can work effectively with people from different backgrounds (for example, age, social status, ethnicity, religion), which is a quality employers look for.

COMMUNICATION Actively listen to what you are being asked, seek clarification if you are unsure and then respond. Have a couple of questions you want to ask too – this shows you have taken the time to find out more about the organisation and thought about what you want from the interview.

As always, treat the interviewer/s with respect and courtesy.

CULTURAL FIT Think of how you can demonstrate how you will be an active and motivated member of their team. Employers rank cultural fit as their number one priority when they are recruiting – especially for school leavers or first-time employees.

It is widely accepted that achieving NCEA Level 2 will mean you have the basic skills and qualifications to start your career. However, employers will also be looking for higher level qualifications, so include all academic achievements on your CV. EXPERIENCE While not essential, it is helpful if you have previously held a holiday job. This gives the employer a peek into what you will be like as an employee – it’s not so much about what you were doing, but how you did it.

For you, this work experience gives you an insight into what employers require, and the chance to develop key skills in a work setting. You may be able to use some of your experiences to highlight your positive qualities and attributes the interviewer is looking for.

All the best and always give it your best shot!

PERSONAL SKILLS Employers are looking for candidates who demonstrate willingness to learn, are motivated to get things done, take responsibility and demonstrate ability to problem solve.

Often you can link your extra-curricular activities (sport, cultural or community) to demonstrate your personal strengths in these areas.

TECHNOLOGICAL SKILLS It’s important to show you can use technology in the workplace to perform tasks necessary to the role you’ve applied for. This could be having the computer skills required to produce and present information, create spreadsheets and so forth.

RELIABILITY You are responsible for getting yourself to and from work, whether that’s via public transport or your own vehicle. It’s important to demonstrate you are capable of turning up on time and have prepared for the meeting. This is what employers expect from you on a day-to-day basis – so always arrive in plenty of time and ready for your interview.

ACADEMIC SKILLS Your academic qualifications are important, so make sure these are included in your CV, and show how you have competent literacy and numeracy skills.

Val Hayes is the Public Affairs and Communications Manager at the Employers and Manufacturers Association.

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TIPS ON TRANSITIONINGTO WORK

SETTING YOURSELF UP POST-HIGH SCHOOL

YOU’RE LEAVING SCHOOL AND STARTING A NEW JOB. CONGRATULATIONS. NOT EVERYONE GOES TO UNI. BY THE TIME YOUR FRIENDS GRADUATE YOU SHOULD HAVE A FEW THOUSAND DOLLARS IN THE BANK. YOU MIGHT GET PAID WHILE BECOMING QUALIFIED IF YOU TAKE ON AN APPRENTICESHIP. Your first job comes with a whole new set of challenges. The sooner you get your head around these, the more successful you’ll be in both your career and life.

YOUR RIGHTS Every employee must be paid at least minimum wage, be given breaks or pay in lieu, get holiday pay and receive a written contract.

Other basic rights include bereavement and parental leave entitlements, flexible working arrangements, equal pay, a safe workplace, consultation over change/restructuring and free mediation if problems arise at work.

If things go wrong you can get help from your union or a Community Law Centre.

For more information, visit www.employment.elearning.ac.nz UPSKILLING Your first job is a starting point. The sooner you can reflect on what you want to achieve in your career the faster you will progress.

The world of work is changing rapidly, which means you need to be upskilling constantly.

That can involve either formal learning or building skills on the job.

Make sure you document your new skills and list them on your CV and/or LinkedIn. Try to identify your weaknesses and work on them.

INSURANCE We have a welfare system that is the envy of most countries in the world. Nonetheless if you’re disabled through illness and can’t work you may need more money than a benefit can provide.

Income protection insurance will pay you a fixed sum for two or five years usually, and trauma (also known as “critical illness”) insurance gives you a lump sum.

You may also want to take out medical insurance, which enables you to jump hospital waiting lists and get treatment when you need it.

For information about these and other insurance policies, visit www.sorted.org.nz/ guides/insurance-types

of saving a little every week, you’ll soon build up an emergency fund to cover yourself should the worst-case scenario, such as redundancy, occur.

BUDGET A budget is a spending plan to make better use of your money and ensure you don’t overspend unnecessarily. For more information, visit www.sorted.org.nz/guides/budgetdont-fudge-it KIWISAVER If you join KiwiSaver and contribute three per cent of your wages your employer has to match your savings (providing you’re aged over 18). This is a great way to build up a house deposit without noticing the money go. It’s not impossible. After five years you will qualify for the full KiwiSaver HomeStart Grant, which will give you up to $20,000 of free money towards your first home. What’s more, providing you save the minimum of just over $20 a week ($1043 a year), you’ll get a free $521 annual top-up from the government. That’s the price of a couple of beers and could help secure your financial future. For more information, visit www.kiwisaver.govt.nz GOING FLATTING If you can stay at home and live cheaply you’ll get a good jump start into your financial life.

If, however, you go flatting, take the time to understand the costs and learn about what’s expected from you and the landlord under the Residential Tenancies Act. For more information, visit www.tenancy.govt.nz

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FINANCE TIPS

GET THE MOST OUT OF YOUR BANK SPECIAL OFFERS FOR STUDENTS written by DIANA CLEMENT

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BANKS LOVE STUDENTS. THEY EXPECT THAT SOONER OR LATER STUDENTS WILL MOVE ON AND BECOME HIGHER THAN AVERAGE EARNERS. SO, THEY WANT YOU AS A CUSTOMER AND COMPETE FOR YOUR BUSINESS WITH SPECIAL STUDENT PACKAGES.

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STUDENT SWEETENERS You probably already have a bank account, EFTPOS card and possibly even a debit or credit card if you’re 18 or your parents have guaranteed it. But when you start uni, another bank might have a better offer.

Most of the high-street banks (ASB, BNZ, Westpac and Kiwibank) have a presence on campus and will usually have extra staff available during orientation week to sell their services.

Special offers for students may include: ■ Interest-free overdrafts ■ Accounts with no management or transaction fees ■ Low-interest-rate credit cards.

If you do need to borrow more than your student loan and don’t want to pay expensive banking fees then having a student banking package will be a godsend.

EVEN MORE GOODIES Banks also offer other useful features. For example, if you’re a Kiwibank customer it’s free to use any ATM on university campuses, even if it’s a rival bank’s machine. Another sweetener from Kiwibank is that there’s no commission on foreign currency.

The BNZ offers its student packages to apprentices as well. Or for something different try the ASB’s offer for free fries daily at McDonald’s when you use your ASB Visa Debit Card.

It’s worth shopping around and seeing what’s available, says New Zealand Bankers’ Association chief executive Karen Scott-Howman.

A LOOK AT YOUR OPTIONS You’re not limited to just the banks. Many credit unions offer student packages. Credit unions are much like banks except they’re not-for-profit and owned by their members. They have names such as NZCU and First Credit Union. Many offer free budgeting advice, which is worth its weight in gold if you’re just starting out on your financial journey in life.

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There are also lesser known banks and building societies such as TSB, Heartland Bank, HSBC, RaboDirect, SBS Bank and others that offer banking service for students.

BORROW WISELY Life is hard financially as a student. But do remember that banks make very good money from lending to Kiwis. So, don’t make it harder for yourself by spending your loan on lunches, coffees, the new iPhone and so on.

The rule of thumb is that the less you can borrow the better off you’ll be financially in the long run.

If you can make use of a debit card instead of a credit card you’ll most likely set yourself good financial habits for life. Debit cards allow you to buy online, but only with your own money, not on credit.

While it may appear that everyone is borrowing left right and centre, that’s not always the case.

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Even some students who aren’t born with a silver spoon in their mouths get through university with the minimum debt possible by working part-time, budgeting and learning to differentiate needs and wants.

GOOD NEWS FOR GRADUATES When you graduate from uni or other study you will usually qualify for a tertiary graduate package, which isn’t that different from student banking.

It’s great to make use of while you’re getting on your feet financially.

For more information on student finances and further advice, visit www.sorted.org.nz/guides/ studying

THE CHALLENGE IN TRANSITIONING TO UNI written by SARA CARBERY

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WITH ONE OF THE LOWEST REPORTED UNIVERSITY QUALIFICATION COMPLETION RATES IN THE OECD, NEW ZEALAND IS LAGGING WELL BEHIND THE REST OF THE WORLD. WHY IS THIS? UNDERSTANDING UNIVERSITY CULTURE It can take time to adjust to the new learning environment. Whereas school students may receive high levels of individual feedback and personal support, universities want motivated, self-directed, self-regulated learners who will take responsibility for their own learning.

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OVERAWED BY EVERYTHING; THE SIZE, THE SYSTEM AND NOT HAVING MY FRIENDS AROUND FOR SUPPORT. I JUST TENDED TO DO WHAT EVERYONE ELSE DID.

Diocesan Career Development Services Director, Liz Morris, has spent more than a year investigating the challenges of transitioning from school to university.

She believes our high dropout rate suggests students aren’t totally prepared for the world of university and its choices.

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Here are a number of factors Liz believes can make the difference between success and failure for first-year tertiary students.

COURSE CHOICE IS CRITICAL A study at the University of Auckland revealed that one of the main factors in helping high school students through the transition from school was course choice. The balancing of doing something they enjoyed with ensuring they choose the subjects that may be necessary to their university course.

Universities want students to be intrinsically driven by their own values and ethics, not extrinsically by their parents, peers or the job they may get at the end of the course.

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Student, 2015 THE FIRST SIX WEEKS ARE CRUCIAL Research shows that the first six weeks of university are crucial to a successful transition.

This is when factors such as homesickness, loneliness, financial pressure and isolation can overwhelm a new student.

Parental support during this time can be the difference between make or break. Universities are also introducing initiatives to help students cope with the two main issues that are seen as most problematic for first-year students – avoidance and transitional anxiety.

MANAGING EXPECTATIONS Another factor to contend with when making the leap to university is students’ expectations.

Ninety per cent of students expect to perform as well or better than at school compared to less than 25 per cent of university and faculty staff with the same expectations.

A SENSE OF BELONGING Belonging is critical in students completing and excelling in their studies and may be one reason why part-time students are more likely to drop out than fulltime.

Universities do not expect first-year students to have all the learning and emotional skills they need to succeed when they arrive on day one.

Many universities offer programmes that support academic and emotional transition – such as, academic tutoring, mentoring, faculty events and hall of residence pastoral care programmes – that give students a sense of belonging.

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Also known as: Building designer, building planner, house designer, house planner.

Architects plan, design and advise on the construction and alteration of buildings. They create designs, plan drawings, specify materials, apply for building and resource consents, advise on procedures and costs, and oversee construction projects.

To become a registered architect, it is necessary to have a Master of Architecture (Professional) and 140 weeks of on-the-job practical work experience after graduation.

Useful NCEA subjects include Physics, Art, Graphics, Computer Studies, Environmental Studies, History, Geography, Calculus and Maths.

Due to the ongoing Canterbury rebuild and increased building activity across New Zealand, there will be improved job opportunities for architects over the next few years.

Job prospects: Average. Length of study: 8–10 years.

Pay scale: Graduates, $40,000–$60,000.

Registered architects, $60,000–$80,000. With five years’ plus experience, $60,000–$120,000.

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AAlso Al so kknown as: Furniture maker, marine cabinet maker.

CCabinet aabin makers use computer-aided design programs to design furniture. They program computers to operate machinery, select materials for tthe he jo job, repair or replace damaged furniture and calculate the costs involved.

To become To bec a cabinet maker, it is necessary to complete an apprenticeship and gain a National Certificate in Furniture Making (Level 4) tthrough hrou Competenz.

PPrior rior tto entering an apprenticeship, useful NCEA subjects include English, Maths, Technology, and Design and Visual Communication.

Oppo Opportunities to gain work as an apprentice cabinet maker are rising due to high demand for their services in the housing and construction servic services industry. Job prospects for experienced cabinet makers are particularly good.

Job prospects: p Good. Length of study: 3–4 years.

Pay sscale: Trainees, $33,000–$37,000.

Qualified, $40,000–$60,000.

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Also known as: Consultant/professional quantity surveyor, sub-contractor quantity surveyor, contract quantity surveyor.

Quantity surveyors study engineers’ and architects’ plans and prepare a schedule of quantities, which is used in the tendering process.

This involves measuring and estimating costs of materials and labour. They prepare reports pre- and post-building projects showing costs, visit sites and act as an arbitrator in disputes between clients and contractors.

To become a quantity surveyor, it is necessary to have either a New Zealand Diploma in Quantity Surveying or a Bachelor of Construction (Construction Economics or Quantity Surveying).

Useful NCEA subjects include English, Maths, Accounting, Economics, Digital Technologies, and Construction and Mechanical Technologies.

Due to the strong residential building sector and stable commercial building sector, job prospects are good, particularly in Auckland and Christchurch.

Job prospects: Good. Length of study: 2–3 years.

Pay scale: Entry level, $50,000–$85,000. Experienced, $90,000–$150,000.

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Also known as: Commercial painter, industrial painter, house painter/decorator.

Painters and decorators liaise with customers over paint selection and finishes. They prepare surfaces for work, mix and match paint colours using tinter, cut and hang wallpaper, apply paint, and apply paint finishes such as glazing, lettering and marbling.

There are no specific entry requirements but doing an apprenticeship and gaining a National Certificate in Painting and Decorating (Level 4) will improve the likelihood of securing employment and level of pay.

Undertaking a BCATS or Gateway programme at high school will increase knowledge and experience in the industry, and may help when gaining an apprenticeship. Useful NCEA subjects include Maths, English, Art and Design.

Chances of securing work are good, particularly in the top half of the North Island.

Job prospects: Good. Length of study: 0–3 years.

Pay scale: Inexperienced or unqualified, $18–$20 an hour. Apprentices, minimum wage initially.

With experience, $20–$33 an hour.

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Also known as: Lighting technician, sound technician, film/TV camera operator.

Film, TV and music technicians work with pictures and sound for movies, TV, music studios and radio stations. Roles in this category include camera operators, lighting technicians and sound technicians. They are responsible for the technical aspects of producing entertainment.

There are no specific entry requirements and skills are learned on-the-job. Starting out can be difficult, so many choose to undertake tertiary study in media studies and communication.

Volunteering may lead to employment opportunities also. Useful NCEA subjects include English, Maths, Physics, Design and Visual Communication (graphics).

Chances of obtaining work are limited due to the small industry size and high competition for roles.

Job prospects: Poor. Length of study: 0–3 years.

Pay scale: Average annual income is estimated to be $51,000.

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Also known as: Film director, TV director, radio producer, theatre producer, film producer, TV producer, stage producer.

Producers and directors oversee the artistic and production aspects of film, television, radio and stage creations. Roles in this category include film, TV, radio and stage directors, and media producers.

There are no specific entry requirements to become a director or producer. Most employers prefer prospective employees to have completed a relevant production course, media communications or journalism degree.

It would be useful to have media industry knowledge and experience in the type of productions of interest.

There is strong competition for jobs. Chances of obtaining work are limited due to the high number of graduates with relevant qualifications and the small number of fulltime paid positions available.

Job prospects: Poor. Length of study: 0–3 years.

Pay scale: Average annual income for directors is estimated to be $63,000.

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Also known as: Photojournalist, medical photographer, wedding, commercial and portrait photographer.

Photographers take photos of people, places, events and products. They work out ideas for photo shoots and arrange cameras, lights, locations, props and models. Digitally processing and editing photos for print or web, designing albums or books for clients and managing and marketing their business are also requirements of the role.

There are no specific entry requirements, although a portfolio of work is essential and a relevant tertiary qualification, such as a Bachelor of Fine Arts, is strongly recommended.

Useful NCEA subjects include Art, Computer Studies, Graphic Design, Maths and English.

Due to a steady number of people graduating with photography qualifications competing for a steady number of roles, chances of getting a job as a photographer are average.

Job prospects: Average. Length of study: 0–3 years.

Pay scale: Most are self-employed, so income depends on success of business and hours worked.

Average annual income is estimated to be $40,700.

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Radio and TV presenters host and present shows. They guide the viewers or listeners through the programmes, interview guests, report on events, research and write scripts and attend production meetings.

There are no specific entry requirements but being proficient in spoken English and Māori is essential. Presenters often have a background in the area of focus of the programme. Journalism is also a pathway into this role with many presenters having been educated and experienced in journalism.

A Bachelor of Communication Studies is a popular choice for those wishing to go into this role and into journalism, although it is not a prerequisite.

Chances of getting a role as a TV or radio presenter are limited as the industry is small and competition for positions is high.

Job prospects: Poor. Length of study: None.

Pay scale: Pay depends on profile, experience and responsibility.

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AAlso Al so kknown as: Stuntperson.

AActors ctors entertain people using speech and movement to act out roles. They may act live on stage in theatres or in pre-recorded shows – such as ttelevision elevi shows, movies and advertisements. Performing Artists entertain people by singing, dancing, playing musical instruments and doing oother ther forms of entertainment.

TThere here are no specific entry requirements to become a performing artist or actor. A Diploma or Bachelor of Performing Arts, or a Bachelor of Arts majoring m ajor in Drama or Dance may be useful.

Useful NCEA subjects include Drama, History, Social Studies and Maths.

Usefu Chances of obtaining work are limited due to the small industry size and high competition for roles.

Chanc Poor. Length of study: None.

Job prospects: p Pay sscale: Pay rates for actors vary depending on your ability, how often you work, and what type of work you do.

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Also known as: Clothing pattern maker, apparel pattern maker.

This category covers tailors and pattern makers. Tailors make, fit and repair clothing, including high-end formal wear, suits and special-occasion wear, such as wedding dresses. Pattern makers work with directions from designers to create patterns for clothing from which tailors work.

There are no entry requirements for either of these roles but most employers prefer prospective employees to have qualifications or experience.

There are certificates, diplomas and degrees in clothing and fashion, such as in fashion technology. There are also apprenticeships offered by Competenz, specialisations include commercial sewing skills, sewing, design and patternmaking.

Job prospects are average as employment in this area has declined in recent years, though it is expected to increase again.

Job prospects: Average. Length of study: 0–2 years.

Pay scale: Apprentices or inexperienced workers, initially minimum wage.

Average annual income is estimated to be $36,000.

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Also known as: Analyst programmer, programmer, web/app developer, software engineer.

Software developers write, test, develop and maintain computer software and websites. They may investigate costs, work with clients and designers, and suggest production methods and equipment to use.

Most software developers have either (or both) a tertiary qualification in computing, software engineering, information systems or business computing or a relevant certification with a well-known company, such as Oracle or Microsoft.

Many skills are gained on-the-job and software developers often attend courses to keep their knowledge and techniques up-to-date.

Useful NCEA subjects include Computing and Digital Studies, Maths, Physics and English.

Job prospects are strong for recent graduates as there is a shortage of software developers and growth in job vacancies.

Job prospects: Good. Length of study: 1–3 years.

Pay scale: Varies with lower earning group averaging $58,000, middle group averaging $80,000 and higher group averaging $110,000.

Contractors earn $60–$100 an hour.

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Also known as: Goldsmith, silversmith, manufacturing jeweller, contemporary jeweller.

Jewellers buy and sell jewellery, such as rings, necklaces, bracelets, earrings and watches. Manufacturing jewellers also make and repair jewellery.

They may also estimate the value of jewellery and determine gemstone value.

To become a trade certified manufacturing jeweller, it is necessary to complete an apprenticeship and gain a New Zealand Trade Certificate.

The Jewellery Industry Regulation Board of New Zealand oversees the apprenticeships. Industry-certified training is not required to work as a contemporary art jeweller. Useful NCEA subjects include Level 1 English, Maths, Science, and art and design subjects.

Job prospects are reasonable as the strong economy has meant steady employment for jewellers. However, manufacturing jeweller apprenticeships are fairly hard to come by.

Job prospects: Average. Length of study: 4 years.

Pay scale: Apprentices, initially minimum wage.

Fully qualified, $60,000.

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Also known as: Brewery technologist, brewery worker.

Brewers work in breweries making beer and cider. They operate computerised technology and monitor the temperature, acidity, fermentation and colour of the beer through the brewing process.

To become a brewer, it is necessary to have a degree in food science or technology, chemistry, microbiology, biochemistry, or chemical or process engineering. Three years of secondary schooling are needed to become a brewery assistant.

Brewery assistants can do on-the-job training to gain certificates or diplomas. Useful NCEA subjects include Maths, English, Digital Technology and Chemistry.

Job opportunities are increasing over the next few years as the craft beer market is growing, causing steady employment growth. The industry is of small-size and starting out can be difficult.

Job prospects: Average. Length of study: 3 years.

Pay scale: New workers initially minimum wage–$40,000.

With five years’ experience, $60,000. Head brewers, $120,000.

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AAlso Al so kknown as: Ship builder, boat builder.

Bo bbuilders build, refit and repair marine vessels. They may use computer-aided design software to draw plans, oversee plumbing and Boat eelectrical lectr work, fit engines and masts, and build interior and exterior cabinetry. Boat builders can specialise in building a particular part ooff the boat or in building boats of a specific material, such as alloy, steel, composites or wood.

TThere here are no specific entry requirements but to become qualified, it is necessary to complete an apprenticeship and gain a boat bbuilding uildi qualification.

National Certificates in Boat Building, specialising in an area of choice, can be done through the New Zealand Marine Industry Nation Training Organisation.

Traini are looking good over the next few years as the market for leisure and luxury boats is increasing as the global economy strengthens.

Job prospects pr Average. Length of study: 3–5 years.

Job prospects: p Pay sscale: Apprentices, initially apprentice training rate.

Fully qualified, $18–$30 an hour. Self-employed, $40–$60 an hour..

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Also known as: Sheep shearer.

Shearers work mostly with sheep but may work with goats and alpacas. They remove wool using electric or manual clippers. They are required to catch the sheep from a pen, take it to the shearing stand, shear the fleece in a set pattern and then release sheep. Cleaning and sharpening the equipment used is also a requirement in this role.

There are no specific entry requirements for this role. Most skills are learned on-the-job. It is becoming more common for shearers to have formal qualifications, such as a New Zealand Certificate in Shearing (Level 4). Apprenticeships are available.

Job prospects are good in peak shearing season but it can be difficult to obtain work at other periods of the year.

Job prospects: Good. Length of study: Varies.

Pay scale: Shearers earn about $150 for every 100 sheep they shear.

Number of sheep they can shear depends on experience, level of fitness and breed and size of the sheep.

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Also known as: Oenologist.

Winemakers plan and manage wine production. This includes developing new wine styles, improving wine quality and processing grapes – controlling fermentation. They ensure legal standards and specifications are met, manage workers, and maintain equipment and machinery.

To become a winemaker, it is usually necessary to have a qualification in winemaking or a Bachelor of Science and several years of experience working as a cellar hand or assistant winemaker. Winemakers do gain skills on-the-job and some qualifications can be obtained by correspondence.

Useful NCEA subjects include Maths, English and Science, particularly Chemistry.

Job opportunities are good as there is a shortage of skilled winemakers and employment numbers are projected to grow.

Job prospects: Good. Length of study: 1–3 years.

Pay scale: Cellar hands, $33,000–$48,000. Assistant winemakers, $60,000.

Winemakers, $93,000. Chief winemakers, $153,000.

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Also known as: Ship’s captain, Ship’s master, launchmaster, tug master, harbour master, superyacht captain, pilot vessel operator, tourism vessel skipper.

Skippers are the captains or masters of the ship. They plan the ship’s route, look after passengers and cargo and ensure all maritime rules, regulations and laws are followed, with records correctly kept. Skippers are responsible for everything that happens on the ship. Marine officers assist the captain in running the ship, they have authority over the crew and steer the ship.

There are many routes to become a skipper but all require the relevant Maritime New Zealand-approved qualifications and experience level to be met. Examples include passing Maritime New Zealand exams, passing seafarer medical tests, experience as a ship’s officer on a vessel of defined size/weight and having approved qualifications in first aid, radar, firefighting and survival.

Useful NCEA subjects include English, Maths, Physics and other sciences.

Job prospects are good for those with experience.

Job prospects: Good. Length of study: 1–10 years.

Pay scale: Skippers on small vessels, minimum wage–$70,000. Tug masters, $60,000–$90,000.

Harbour pilots, $100,000–$130,000. Skippers on large foreign-going vessels, $125,000–$250,000.

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Also known as: Food scientist, packaging technologist, product development technologist, research and development technologist, research scientist.

Food technologists work on the development, processing and packaging of food and beverage products. Working on improving the efficiency of the manufacturing process, ensuring specifications and quality standards are met and investigating the nutritional properties of products are also requirements of the role.

Most employers require prospective employees to have a degree in food technology, food science or food engineering. On-the-job training specific to the product and process is often also required.

Useful NCEA subjects include Level 3 Maths, Physics, Chemistry and Biology.

Job prospects are good as there is a lack of skilled food technologists currently and the industry is growing in demand.

Job prospects: Good. Length of study: 3–5 years.

Pay scale: Graduates, $50,000. With two to three years’ experience, $60,000–$70,000.

With five to ten years’ experience, $75,000–$95,000.

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AAlso Al so kknown as: Beef cattle farmer, deer farmer, goat farmer, horse breeder, mixed crop and livestock farmer, pig farmer, poultry farmer, sheep farmer, stock/block manager.

FFarmers arme and farm managers are responsible for the management and planning of the farm. They may work with stock, machinery and crops, manage workers, systems and processes. Farmers own the land they work on, while farm managers manage farms for farm owners. aand nd m TThere here are no entry requirements for either of these roles though a qualification in agriculture is highly recommended. It is recommended managers gain at least a national certificate in an area of interest, such as beef or sheep farming. ffarm arm m Higher qualifications, such as diplomas in agriculture or farm management or degrees in agricultural science or commerce, are recommended.

Highe Useful NCEA subjects include Agriculture, Maths, Accounting, Biology and Science.

Usefu prospects are good as demand for new workers grows as the current aging workforce retires.

Job pr Good. Length of study: Varies.

Job prospects: p Pay sscale: Varies depending on experience, level of responsibility, farm type and profitability of farm.

Average annual income for sheep and beef farmers is estimated to be $64,000.

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Also known as: Employee relations adviser, training and development adviser, recruitment consultant, health and safety adviser, organisation development adviser.

Human resource professionals are responsible for the management of people, capability, talent and culture in an organisation. This includes recruitment and selection, health and safety and wellbeing, employment relations and organisational development.

To become a human resource professional, it is preferable to have a tertiary qualification such as a Diploma in Human Resource Management or a degree with a major in human resource management, employment relations, management or industrial psychology.

Useful NCEA subjects include English, Economics and Technology. NCEA Level 3 is required to enter tertiary training.

Job prospects are considered average, though demand for human resource professionals is expected to grow slightly.

Job prospects: Average. Length of study: 1–3 years.

Pay scale: Entry level, $50,000–$60,000. With two to four years’ experience, $70,000–$100,000.

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Also known as: Hair artist, hairstylist.

Hairdressers and barbers consult with clients about the style/cut, and cut, wash, colour and blow-wave hair. They also shave and trim beards and moustaches.

To become a hairdresser it is necessary to complete an apprenticeship and gain a New Zealand Certificate in Hairdressing – Professional Stylist (Level 4). While to become a barber it is necessary to complete an apprenticeship and gain a New Zealand Certificate in Commercial Barbering (Level 4).

NCEA Level 1 is recommended to start a hairdressing apprenticeship. Useful subjects include Maths, Science, English, Art and Design.

Gateway offers a pre-apprenticeship hairdressing or barbering programme for secondary school students.

Job prospects are considered average, but there is always demand for the service hairdressers provide. Employment prospects are positive for hairdressers who are fully qualified and experienced.

Job prospects: Average. Length of study: 3–4 years.

Pay scale: Apprentices, initially training wage. Hairdressers not in a training agreement, at least adult minimum wage.

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Also known as: Cabin crew member, travel attendant.

Flight attendants work on passenger aircraft, looking after passengers. Their many duties include operating emergency equipment, assisting people with special needs on board and serving food and drinks.

Each airline has its own training programme. Flight attendants usually need to have NCEA Level 3, including English. Speaking a second language is highly valued.

Individual airlines may have differing entry requirements. In New Zealand, it is necessary to have New Zealand residency, be at least 18 years old, have a minimum 18-months of experience in a customer service role, have a current first aid certificate, have a current passport without restrictions and pass aviation security clearance checks.

Strong demand for entry-level and experienced flight attendants in Auckland and Christchurch is expected to grow in the next two years.

Demand outside these centres is poor.

Job prospects: Average. Length of study: 1 year.

Pay scale: Starting out, $31,000–$35,000. With experience, $40,000–$45,000. Flight service managers, $60,000.

Additionally, flight attendants gets annual allowances of $10,000–$12,000.

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AAlso Al so kknown as: Radar controller, tower controller.

AAirir tra traffic controllers receive information about flights from flight plans, pilot reports, radar and observations. They direct aircraft and manage aaircraft ircra traffic flows, advise pilots on weather conditions and the status of facilities and airports, and give permission for taking off, landing and changing altitude and direction. and ch To To become bec an air traffic controller, it is necessary to have a Diploma in Air Traffic Control (Level 7), a Class 3 medical certificate and airport security securi clearance. The Diploma is only run by Airways New Zealand.

To enter training, the NCEA prerequisites are 12 NCEA credits in Maths at Level 1, 8 NCEA credits in English at Level 2 and 42 other NCEA credits To ent at Level Lev 3.

In New Zealand, entry is difficult as only a limited number of air traffic controllers are needed. Competition for openings is strong. Very few new aair traffic controllers are recruited each year.

Job prospects: Poor. Length of study: 1 year. p Pay sscale: New air traffic controllers, $83,000. With experience, up to $160,000. With further training, $180,000.

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Also known as: Agricultural pilot, charter pilot.

Aeroplane pilots navigate and fly planes to their destinations, programme flight management systems, calculate the amount of fuel needed and perform pre-flight checks.

To become a commercial aeroplane pilot you need a New Zealand Diploma in Aviation or a Bachelor of Aviation, which includes a Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL). To get either qualification, it is necessary to be at least 18 years old, pass the ADAPT pre-pilot screening test, pass a Class 1 medical examination and hold a current New Zealand Private Pilot Licence.

It is also required to pass written exams, complete 200 hours’ minimum flying time, satisfy the Civil Aviation Authority’s fit and proper person requirements and pass the English Language Proficiency test. NCEA Level 3 is required to enter tertiary training.

Chances of getting a job as an aeroplane pilot are good due to increasing demand.

Job prospects: Good. Length of study: 2–3 years.

Pay scale: Domestic routes, $50,000–$150,000 on turboprops and $90,000–$190,000 on jet aircraft.

International routes, $82,000 when training. When qualified, $90,000. Captains, up to $300,000.

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IMPORTANT WEBSITES The following list of websites will hopefully assist you as you make plans for life after secondary school whether you plan further study at a polytechnic or university, take a Gap Year, start an apprenticeship or join the workforce.

Accountancy

BDO www.bdo.co.nz/careers CPA New Zealand www.cpaaustralia.com.au Chartered Accountants Australia + New Zealand www.charteredaccountantsanz.com PWC www.pwc.co.nz

AGRICULTURE / VETERINARY

Beef & Lamb New Zealand www.beeflambnz.com Dairy NZ www.dairynz.co.nz Fonterra Co-Op Group www.fonterra.com Get Ahead www.getahead.co.nz Growing NZ www.growingnz.org.nz New Zealand Veterinary Association www.nzva.org.nz Pathway in Agriculture www.pica.org.nz Primary ITO www.primaryito.ac.nz Young Farmers New Zealand www.youngfarmers.co.nz Ag ITO www.agito.ac.nz NZX Agri www.landyourdreamjob.co.nz Taratahi Agricultural Training Centre www.taratahi.ac.nz AgriPeople www.agripeople.co.nz

ARTS

Design & Arts College of New Zealand www.designandarts.ac.nz New Zealand School of Dance www.nzschoolofdance.ac.nz New Zealand School of Music www.nzsm.ac.nz NICAI www.creative.auckland.ac.nz Whitecliffe College of Arts & Design www.whitecliffe.ac.nz University of Auckland – Faculty of Arts www.arts.auckland.ac.nz SAE Creative Media Institute www.auckland.sae.edu Toi Whakaari – New Zealand Drama School www.toiwhakaari.ac.nz

AVIATION

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@garrettgee

Aviation & Travel Training Group www.attg.co.nz CTC Aviation Training www.ctcaviation.com International Aviation Academy of New Zealand www.flighttraining.co.nz Massey University www.massey.ac.nz

Banks ASB www.asb.co.nz ANZ www.anz.co.nz BNZ www.bnz.co.nz Kiwibank www.kiwibank.co.nz The Co-operative Bank www.co-operativebank.co.nz Westpac www.westpac.co.nz

Career Guidance

Careers Expo www.careersexpo.org.nz Careers New Zealand www.careers.govt.nz CDANZ www.cdanz.org.nz

Corrections / Fire Defence / Justice Department of Corrections www.corrections.govt.nz New Zealand Fire Service www.fire.org.nz New Zealand Police Recruitment www.newcops.co.nz Department of Defence www.army.mil.nz

Education

New Zealand School of Education www.nzse.ac.nz Educational Organisations www.nzqa.govt.nz Vocational Pathways www.youthguarantee. net.nz/vocational-pathways

Employment Allied Work Force www.awf.co.nz MyJobSpace www.myjobspace.co.nz Student Job Search www.sjs.co.nz TradeMe www.trademe.co.nz/jobs Work and Income www.job-bank.workandincome.govt.nz

Engineering New Zealand Diploma in Engineering www.engineer.org.nz IPENZ www.ipenz.nz

Fashion - Design New Zealand Fashion Tech www.nzfashiontech.ac.nz Sewtec Fashion Academy www.sewtec.ac.nz Whitecliffe College of Arts & Design www.whitecliffe.ac.nz

Gap Year

Social Media Icons - Vector Set - Circle

Airways New Zealand www.airways.co.nz Air New Zealand Aviation Institute www.aviationinstitute.co.nz

by @garrettgee

Lattitude www.lattitude.org.nz Outward Bound www.outwardbound.co.nz Projects Abroad www.projects-abroad.co.nz

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Government Departments

Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment www.mbie.govt.nz Ministry of Justice www.justice.govt.nz Ministry of Social Development www.msd.govt.nz Ministry of Science & Innovation www.msi.govt.nz Ministry of Health www.health.govt.nz Ministry of Education www.education.govt.nz ACC www.acc.co.nz Ministry of the Environment www.mfe.govt.nz Ministry of Primary Industries www.mpi.govt.nz Ministry of Transport www.transport.govt.nz Creative New Zealand www.creativenz.govt.nz Ministry for Culture and Heritage www.mch.govt.nz Employment Relations www.dol.govt.nz/er

Hair and Beauty Cut Above Academy www.cutabove.ac.nz Elite International School of Beauty www.elitebeautyschool.co.nz Hito (hairdressing) www.hito.org.nz Intueri Education Group www.intueri.co.nz Premier Hairdressing Academy www.hairdressing.org.nz Rodney Wayne New Zealand Ltd www.rodneywayne.co.nz Servilles Academy www.servilles.com/academy

HOSPITALTY Auckland Hotel & Chefs Training School www.ahcts.co.nz The Professional Hospitality Academy (NSIA) www.nsia.co.nz

Industry Training OrganiSations Apprenticeship Training Trust www.att.org.nz Boating ITO www.nzmarine.com Building and Construction Industry Training Organisation www.bcito.org.nz Careerforce www.careerforce.org.nz Connexis www.connexis.org.nz ETCO www.etco.co.nz Funeral Services Training Trust www.fstt.org.nz Infrastructure ITO www.infrastructure.org.nz Master Link www.masterlink.co.nz Motor Industry Training Organisation (MITO) www.mito.org.nz New Zealand Industry Training Organisation www.nzito.org.nz New Zealand Marine and Composites Industry Training Organisation www.nzmarine.com Pharmacy ITO www.pito.org.nz Primary ITO www.primaryito.ac.nz

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ServiceIQ www.serviceiq.org.nz Skills Active www.skillsactive.org.nz The Skills Organisation www.skills.org.nz

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (IT)

Information Technology Training Institute www.itti.ac.nz

Maori Education

Te Wananga O Aotearoa www.twoa.ac.nz Te Wananga O Raukawa www.wananga.com

Mental Health

Health Promotion Agency www.depression.org.nz SPARX www.sparx.org.nz Youthline www.youthline.co.nz The Lowdown www.thelowdown.co.nz

New Zealand Universities AUT University www.aut.ac.nz Lincoln University www.lincoln.ac.nz Massey University www.massey.ac.nz The University of Auckland www.auckland.ac.nz The University of Waikato www.waikato.ac.nz University of Canterbury www.canterbury.ac.nz University of Otago www.otago.ac.nz Victoria University of Wellington www.victoria.ac.nz

PERSONAL FINANCE / BUDGETING SERVICES Commission for Financial Capability www.cffc.org.nz Kiwi Saver www.ird.govt.nz/kiwisaver Ministry of Social Development www.familyservices.govt.nz NZ Federation of Family Budgeting Services www.familybudgeting.org.nz The Kiwi Guide to Money www.sorted.co.nz

Pharmacy

Otago Polytechnic www.op.ac.nz Southern Institute of Technology www.sit.ac.nz Tai Poutini Polytechnic www.tpp.ac.nz Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology www.toiohomai.ac.nz UNITEC www.unitec.ac.nz Universal College of Learning (UCOL) www.ucol.ac.nz WaiarikiInstitute of Technology www.waiariki.ac.nz Waikato Institute of Technology www.wintec.ac.nz Wellington Institute of Technology www.weltec.ac.nz Western Institute of Technology at Taranaki www.witt.ac.nz Whitireia Community Polytechnic www.whitireia.ac.nz

PRIVATE TRAINING ESTABLISHMENTS Academy Group (NZ) Limited www.academy.ac.nz Auckland Hotel & Chefs Training School www.ahcts.co.nz Cornell Institute of Business & Technology (CIBT) www.cornell.ac.nz Le Cordon Bleu www.lecordonbleu.co.nz The Culinary Institute www.qegroup.co.nz

Science / Innovation Callaghan Innovation www.callaghaninnovation.govt.nz Future InTech www.futureintech.org.nz Plant & Food Research www.plantandfood.co.nz Science New Zealand Inc. www.sciencenewzealand.org The New Zealand Institute of Food Science www.nzifst.org.nz

Student Loans / Grants

Study Link www.studylink.govt.nz

Pharmacy Council www.pharmacycouncil.org.nz

Physiotheraphy NZ College of Physiotherapy www.physiotherapy.org.nz

Polytechnics

Teaching Post Primary Teachers Association www.ppta.org.nz Teach First NZ www.teachfirstnz.org Teach NZ www.teachnz.govt.nz Early Childhood of New Zealand www.ecnz.ac.nz

Ara Institute of Canterbury www.ara.ac.nz Eastern Institute of Technology www.eit.ac.nz Manukau Institute of Technology SCHOLARSHIPS www.manukau.ac.nz Careers NZ www.careers.govt.nz ns - Vector Set - Marlborough Circle Social Media Icons - Vector Set - Circle Nelson Institute @garrettgee byGenerosity @garrettgee New Zealand of Technology www.nmit.ac.nz www.generosity.org.nz/giv-me North Tec www.northtec.ac.nz Maori Education Trust Open Polytechnic www.openpolytechnic.ac.nz www.maorieducation.org.nz

LEAVINGSCHOOLNZ

Te Puni Kōkiri www.tpk.govt.nz/en Te Tapuae o Rehua www.tetapuae.co.nz Kia Ora Hauora www.kiaorahauora.co.nz Universities New Zealand www.universitiesnz.ac.nz/scholarships

OTHER WEBSITES OF INTEREST

Computer Power Plus www.computerpowerplus.ac.nz Countdown www.countdown.co.nz Cromwell College www.cromwell.school.nz Downer www.downercareers.co.nz ESR www.esr.cri.nz E tū www.etu.nz GNS Science www.gns.cri.nz Insurance Council of New Zealand (ICNZ) www.icnz.org.nz Landcare Research www.landcareresearch.co.nz MAINZ www.mainz.ac.nz NIWA www.niwa.co.nz New World www.newworld.co.nz/careers New Zealand School of Education (NZSE) www.nzse.ac.nz New Zealand School of Food & Wine www.foodandwine.co.nz New Zealand Society of Actuaries www.actuaries.org.nz New Zealand Tertiary College www.nztertiarycollege.ac.nz New Zealand Institute of Agriculture & Horticultural Science Inc www.agscience.org.nz New Zealand Institute of Architects Inc www.nzia.co.nz New Zealand Institute of Education www.nzie.ac.nz The New Zealand Institute of Quantity Surveyors www.nziqs.co.nz New Zealand Institute of Science and Technology (NZIST) www.nzist.ac.nz New Zealand Institute of Sport www.nzis.co.nz The New Zealand Institute of Surveyors www.surveyors.org.nz New Zealand Management Academies (NZMA) www.nzma.ac.nz NZ Institute of Medical Laboratory Science (Inc) www.nzimrt.co.nz Pacific International Hotel Management School (PIHMS) www.pihms.ac.nz Plumbing World www.plumbingworld.co.nz Professional Bar and Restaurant School (PBRS) www.pbrs.ac.nz Queenstown Resort College www.queenstownresortcollege.com Real Me www.realme.govt.nz Studyit www.studyit.org.nz Talley’s www.talleysdeepseacareer.co.nz

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