Leaving School issue 14

A free guide to study and career options for high school students Years 11-13 October 2018 | ISSUE # 1 4 Great things can be achieved by leading through wisdom, empathy and integrity – with no other agenda than humanity.

Richard Branson GAVINELLA MEHROTRA SENIOR ACCOUNT MANAGER

HANNAH GIBB CATTLE BREEDER

Every great story happened when someone decided not to give up.

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ROBERT MEARS CADASTRAL SURVEYOR

Happiness can be found in even the darkest of times, but only to those who remember to turn on the light.

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CONTENTS

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05 FOREWORD | SIR JOHN KIRWAN

Sir John offers some advice on navigating this exciting yet stressful time of your life.

06 CADASTRAL SURVEYOR | ROBERT MEARS

Solving real-world problems with skills unique to the surveying industry.

07 SENIOR ACCOUNT MANAGER | GAVINELLA MEHROTRA

How a commerce degree can prepare you well for a career in media and advertising.

MANAGING EDITOR

Oliver Lee

CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Jennifer Beckett, Campbell Burnes, Sara Carbery, Diana Clement, Val Hayes, Maria Hoyle, Sir John Kirwan, Peter White SUB-EDITOR Elise McDowell PAGINATION & LAYOUT HNZL 2014 Limited PRINTER PMP Limited, Auckland PHOTOGRAPHY Dean Carruthers, Charly Harvey, Gibb Family, iStock, Kate MacPherson, Marty Melville, Alan Stevens, Rebecca Williams PUBLISHER

08 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT | ALEX LOIMARANTA

On a mission to clean up the environment and create a community-driven focus on conservation.

10 RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER | ERIN SIMS

Promoting a rewarding and positive industry with diverse career options.

12 STUDY TIPS | EXAM TIME APPROACHING

Exam time is looming so check out these tips and make the most of your study leave.

14 INTERVIEW TIPS | HOW TO NAIL YOUR INTERVIEW

Congratulations on securing a job interview, now you need to prepare for it!

16 NOTICEBOARD

A collation of the dates, websites, tips and information that you need to know about.

18 HEAD CHEF | JASON NG

From helping out at his parents’ Chinese takeaway shop to running his own kitchen.

20 AQUACULTURE AND MARINE CONSERVATION | MORGAN PUKLOWSKI Get to know a little bit about the farming of aquatic plants and animals.

22 FINANCE TIPS | MONEY 101

Taking control of your own finances is a huge learning curve, here are some easy tips to help you.

24 COPING STRATEGIES | SELF-CARE IS CRUCIAL

How to use mindfulness and self-care to keep yourself healthy during exam time.

26 PROGRAMME CO-ORDINATOR | TIARE MATARA

Making all the difference in students’ lives through The Rising Foundation.

27 CATTLE BREEDER | HANNAH GIBB

Former Senior Beef Ambassador is passionate about encouraging others into the beef industry.

28 FARM CADET | KRISTY ROA

Learning the ropes of farming from shearing to dog training to herding in a two-year live-in cadet programme.

30 JOBS IN FOCUS | MARINE AND MARITIME

Take a closer look at some roles within the marine and maritime industry.

COPYRIGHT: Reproduction in whole or in part by any means is prohibited. DISCLAIMER: The opinions expressed in this magazine do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the publisher. Although all material is checked for accuracy, no liability is assumed by the publisher for any loss due to use of material in this magazine.

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IT’S OKAY TO CHANGE

The most important piece of advice I have is that this is a pressure time and it’s okay to feel that pressure. I was probably a different learner, which wasn’t appreciated when I was at school. To be honest, I couldn’t wait to get out of school and never passed an exam in my life.

I want to emphasise that as you move forward through life it doesn’t matter what directions you take along the way: you might go to university or take a trade – what is important is the recognition that it’s okay to change.

After leaving school, I had plans to be a builder or a butcher. Trades are great options for school leavers. I became an apprentice butcher, working at Dad’s butcher shop in Onehunga. Then, at 18, I was promoted to the Auckland provincial rugby team and took a different direction.

I’m 53 and still don’t know what I want to do when I grow up. It’s okay. At 16, 17 and 18-years-old, this is the time to try stuff, study and start setting yourself up.

But don’t underestimate that this can be a scary time too. You can be excited about embarking on a new journey and still find yourself lonely and stressed – it’s important to talk about it by reaching out to someone because these are big moments in your life.

Mental health is an area you need to look after. You are going to be working or studying and having a good time. But looking after yourself means acknowledging that there are pressures and stress.

You are probably cramming for exams but balance that with listening to some music or catching up with your mates. It’s crucial to eat well and sleep well. Get physically active, such as playing a game of rugby, going for a walk or throwing a ball around on the beach. That’s how you look after yourself when the pressure is on.

Change is also a stress. Once you’re through exams, you might be moving out of home for the first time – perhaps even to another city. This is an exciting time, maybe even the greatest time of your life. But there may be some judder bars, and when you hit those judder bars you just need to talk to someone – a teacher, your mum or dad, your mate. It’s good to reach out and get help.

You’ve got plenty of runway ahead of you. Just remember, it’s okay to change.

Sir John Kirwan

FOREWORD

written by SIR JOHN KIRWAN A LOT OF YOU DON’T KNOW WHAT YOU ARE GOING TO BE DOING AFTER SCHOOL, AND SOME OF THOSE DECISIONS ARE BIG ONES. LOOKING AFTER YOURSELF FROM A MENTAL HEALTH POINT-OF-VIEW IS IMPORTANT BECAUSE THEY ARE BIG DECISIONS.

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Sir John Kirwan is an All Black legend and campaigner on mental-health issues in New Zealand. He has been appointed Knight Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to mental health and rugby, and has been inducted into the New Zealand Sports Hall of Fame.

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CADASTRAL SURVEYOR 6

THE SCIENCE OF LAND MEASUREMENT

SURVEYORS IN STRONG DEMAND writer SARA CARBERY // photographer ALAN STEVENS

ROBERT MEARS chose surveying as a career because working outdoors and with large-scale, visual projects interests him.

He likes maths too, which helps, but most of all he enjoys using his skills to solve real-world problems.

“It is massively rewarding to come up with a solution for a problem using skills that are unique to our profession,” Robert says.

With a Bachelor of Surveying from the University of Otago to his name, Robert is a Licensed Cadastral Surveyor and Survey Team Lead with WSP Opus in Auckland. His job involves defining – and solving problems around – land boundaries and property rights.

“Boundaries are often affected or changed due to changes to the land form,” he explains. “It is my job to change or amend boundaries and depict where boundaries or rights lie.”

The most challenging part of his work is keeping up with the rapid advancements in surveying technology.

“Both software and hardware are developing constantly and there is always something new to learn that will add efficiencies or allow us to better express our work.”

Robert (26) grew up in South Otago on a dairy farm and boarded at Otago Boys’ High School. In his final two years of NCEA he took Calculus, Statistics, Graphics, Chemistry, Physics, English and PE. While it’s vital for surveyors to have strong maths skills, Robert says good literacy skills are equally important. “Being able to communicate well with others, whether it be through writing or orally, is key when dealing with other professionals or the general public.”

Studying Graphics has proved useful too.

“Fundamentally, surveyors operate in a threedimensional world and need to understand the best ways to represent our work to others.

Sometimes that is on a flat piece of paper, which means that we need to know what views will most accurately represent our work.”

Otago University’s four-year Bachelor of Surveying teaches students the science of measurement in both the practical issues of land planning and development, and in the legal issues associated with land ownership and resource management.

It also allows students to pursue GIS studies and other specialist professional areas, such as hydrographic surveying, photogrammetry, remote sensing and the study of land tenure systems.

KEY FACTS ■ ROBERT MEARS HAS A BACHELOR OF SURVEYING FROM THE UNIVERSITY OF OTAGO. ■ HE WORKS AS A LICENSED CADASTRAL SURVEYOR AND SURVEY TEAM LEAD WITH WSP OPUS IN AUCKLAND. ■ ROBERT RECOMMENDS PROSPECTIVE SURVEYORS CONCENTRATE ON HAVING STRONG MATHS AND LITERACY SKILLS.

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“What I enjoyed most about the surveying degree was that the classes were small and because everyone takes the same papers you get to know everyone really well,” says Robert. “It ends up being a very close-knit family.”

His advice to anyone considering surveying as a career is, “Jump in! Surveyors are in massive demand!”

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KEEN ON AN ADVERTISING CAREER writer SARA CARBERY // photographer DEAN CARRUTHERS

“I work under the media and digital directors and together we work on producing a media strategy that best meets the client’s needs,” Gavinella explains.

“This requires research into how different mediums will perform; for example, TV, radio, social media, print, etc.

“I love that each campaign is unique and that you get the opportunity to try different creative ways of showcasing an advertisement.

“Each campaign brings its own learnings and performs differently, but when you see people signing up for something or spending time on a website, it is very rewarding.”

As well as Biology and Chemistry, Gavinella studied Classical Studies, Dance, Statistics and Religious Education in Year 13.

In hindsight, she says “anything which develops oral skills” – such as English – would have been helpful “as presenting is such a big part of my job.”

Having said that, Gavinella had many opportunities to build on her presentation skills at university.

Working in groups also helped prepare her for the workforce.

When she fell out of love with the sciences in her final year at Marist College, GAVINELLA MEHROTRA changed her mind about what she wanted to do. “My original plan was to go into nursing or try for med school,” she says, “but when I did Year 13 Chemistry and Biology I really did not enjoy them at all.”

Reconsidering her options, Gavinella enrolled for a “Marketing helped build the foundation for my career Bachelor of Commerce at the University of Auckland in advertising and media,”she explains.“To be successful Business School, choosing to major in Marketing in my career I knew I had to develop skills that enabled and Management along the way. me to be strategic in my thinking, forward planning, With her sights set on working in advertising, the problem-solving with strong interpersonal skills.” decision to major in Marketing was inspired in part Now 22, Gavinella is working at Havas, an advertising by an internship at Mediacom Singapore, at the end agency, as Senior Account Manager in the media department. of the first year of her degree.

“Many of the marketing and management courses have at least one group assignment, which means you get to work alongside many different personality types and must learn to deliver the assignment whether you get along or not, which is a lot like work life and a valuable experience to have.”

Gavinella’s advice to anyone wanting to study Commerce is to take notes along the way.

“Many people think that what you learn won’t be useful in your career – but this is not true.

“There are many theories and learnings from my degree that have helped me in my everyday tasks.”

KEY FACTS ■ GAVINELLA MEHROTRA HAS A BACHELOR OF COMMERCE FROM THE UNIVERSITY OF AUCKLAND. ■ SHE WORKS IN THE MEDIA DEPARTMENT AT HAVAS, AN ADVERTISING AGENCY, AS A SENIOR ACCOUNT MANAGER. ■ GAVINELLA SAYS HER STUDY NOTES, GROUP WORK SHE PARTICIPATED IN, INFORMATION AND THEORIES LEARNED DURING HER DEGREE PREPARED HER WELL FOR THE WORKFORCE.

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ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT 8

writer SARA CARBERY // photographer CHARLY HARVEY

GET OUTDOORS, GET INVOLVED

AN ENVIRONMENTAL MISSION Joining the Scouts at a young age instilled in ALEX LOIMARANTA a love for the environment and conservation.

Alex’s interest grew towards the end of primary school when he heard a DOC ranger talk about his work with yellow-eyed penguins.

“I wanted more than anything to work with birds on the Antarctic Islands,” he recalls.

Now 23, Alex has made caring for the environment his mission. After leaving Marlborough Boys’ College in 2013, he headed south to Invercargill to study for a Bachelor of Environmental Management at the Southern Institute of Technology; attracted in part by the zero fees programme.

Alex is now working at the Southland Regional Council as a Pollution Prevention Officer. He assists people with their enquiries about land use and manages the Selected Land Use Sites Register, a database that tracks and categorises dangerous or harmful activities with the potential to harm people or the environment.

“GET OUTDOORS AND INVOLVE YOURSELF WITH YOUR COMMUNITY. CONSERVATION AND ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT ISN ’ T JUST SOMETHING DONE

BY PROFESSIONALS OR THE GOVERNMENT . all the best conServation efforts are homegrOWN AND COMMUNITY DRIVEN .”

ALEX LOIMARANTA

“I enjoy helping people to find information and informing them of the possible hazardous substances associated with their land,” says Alex.

In his final year at high school Alex studied Biology, Classics, Physics, Calculus and Statistics, and says Biology and Statistics have proved the most useful.

Interestingly, Alex says the most challenging thing he had to learn at SIT wasn’t the science of environmental management, but the social aspect of managing the environment.

“I used to be very inflexible in my opinions and very vocal about expressing them,” he admits. “Learning to listen to, and value, other viewpoints was a big step for me.”

Described by SIT as “an exciting, hands-on course with a host of field trips, guest speakers and industry-related research projects”, the Bachelor of Environmental Management provides students with practical training in things like first aid, river crossing, camping skills, trip planning and assessment.

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If you’re interested in a similar career to Alex, his advice is: “Get outdoors and involve yourself with your community. Conservation and environmental management isn’ t just something done by professionals or the government. All the best conservation efforts are homegrown and community driven.”

As for finding a job once you’ve graduated, it’s about “putting your name out there, taking any opportunities that arise and then proving yourself to be a dedicated and reliable worker.”

Alex hopes to become a contaminated land expert and one day start his own consulting company.

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KEY FACTS ■ ALEX LOIMARANTA HAS A BACHELOR OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT FROM THE SOUTHERN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY. ■ HE WORKS AT THE SOUTHLAND REGIONAL COUNCIL AS A POLLUTION PREVENTION OFFICER. ■ ALEX SAYS THAT BIOLOGY AND STATISTICS HAVE PROVED THE MOST USEFUL OF HIS NCEA SUBJECTS IN HIS LINE OF WORK.

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RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER

CONSIDER ENGINEERING AS A CAREER

DIVERSE AND CUTTING EDGE writer PETER WHITE // photographer ALAN STEVENS

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ERIN SIMS would love to inspire more young women to take up engineering as a career.

The 24-year-old has a Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) from the University of Waikato and is awaiting final confirmation she has attained her Master of Engineering.

Erin is somewhat of a rarity in the engineering industry where just 13 per cent of engineers are female. But she sees that percentage changing in the future as more science-focused female students consider engineering as a rewarding career choice.

“I definitely think it is a positive area for women to get into. For myself when I was a school leaver it just wasn’t something that I saw many other women doing so I didn’t consider it as a possible career option,” Erin says.

“I had to go searching for it, so I hope that by girls seeing other women like me in the field they will see it as a possible option for them. It is a great

area because there are so many diverse career options there.

“A lot of girls who like science and maths and physics are looking to do degrees in science but I just think engineering is a great option for those who are into those subjects and like solving problems.”

Erin attended Waihi College where she took Calculus, Statistics, Physics, Graphics, Chemistry and English in Year 13.

Initially she was interested in architecture but the more she looked into engineering, the more she thought she would enjoy it. And she hasn’t looked back since.

The highlights of her degree were the practical projects she worked on with other students.

“We worked together to solve whatever problem they gave us and we worked from the concept through to the prototyping stage.

“I really enjoyed the brainstorming and how we were going to solve the problem as well as the

practical side of getting through to the finished product.”

The decisive factor in Erin moving into the specialist area of robotics came when she helped to design a robotic apple harvester as part of the Honours component of her degree. The finished project landed her the role of Research and Development Engineer with innovative Tauranga company, Robotics Plus.

“I just love learning new things and I get to do that a lot in my job. Working with cutting edge technology every day is pretty cool. In doing my masters I have got to learn a lot of software that I had not done through my mechanical engineering degree.

“Also seeing a project through from beginning to completion is really rewarding as well.”

Erin says the best advice she has for school leavers is to take the subjects at school to suit, look into what area of engineering you may be interested in and go for it.

KEY FACTS ■ ERIN SIMS HAS A BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING (HONOURS) FROM THE UNIVERSITY OF WAIKATO, AND IS AWAITING CONFIRMATION OF HER MASTER OF ENGINEERING. ■ SHE WORKS AS A RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER AT ROBOTICS PLUS IN TAURANGA. ■ ERIN IS KEEN TO PROMOTE ENGINEERING AS A CAREER OPTION FOR YOUNG FEMALES AND SAYS IT IS A REWARDING AND POSITIVE INDUSTRY. LEAVINGSCHOOL.CO.NZ

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STUDY TIPS

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TIPS ON STUDYING AND EXAM PREPARATION It’s staying brighter for longer and starting to feel like summer... it must be getting close to exam time!

Before you start panicking, look at these tips and make the most of your study leave.

DRAW UP A STUDY TIMETABLE

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.

IT UP ISMIXING GOOD

If you stick to one subject for too long your brain can switch off, so schedule some algebra after novel studies, for example. If possible, mix up the place where you study to keep things interesting. Have a number of quiet, distraction-free spots and move between them.

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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.

ALL CONSIDER YOUR REVISION OPTIONS

HOW TO GET ALL THAT INFORMATION TO STICK!

Making notes is a great way to memorise a lot of information. (The aim is to move the information out of our short-term memory and into our long-term memory.) You’ll recall your notes better if you write them out by hand rather than typing them. Reading your study notes aloud can help the information stick because you’re processing your notes audibly as well as visually.

TAKE SHORT FREQUENT BREAKS

Research shows that shorter 25–30 minute study sessions work best because your

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FOCUS, FOCUS, FOCUS

Make the most of your study time by minimising distractions. Leave your phone in another room and shun all social media.

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PROVIDE YOUR BRAIN WITH FUEL

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

FORGET DON’T SELF-CARE

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.

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INTERVIEW TIPS

WHAT ARE EMPLOYERS LOOKING FOR?

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HOW TO NAIL YOUR INTERVIEW writer VAL HAYES // photograph from iSTOCK So, you’ve done the hard yards. You have gained your high-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 (such as 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.

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

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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. Also show how you have competent literacy and numeracy skills.

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 your academic achievements on your CV. INTERVIEW TIPS

WORK 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!

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SCHOLARSHIPS

JOB HUNTING

There is a free-to-use comprehensive list of Year 13 scholarships available to 2018 school leavers at MoneyHub. Tens of millions of dollars are available and applications close throughout the year.

Talk to your careers advisor or visit www.moneyhub.co.nz/ scholarships-nz

These websites will help you find a job!

Allied Work Force – www.awf.co.nz Trade Me Jobs – www.trademe.co.nz/jobs MyJobSpace – www.myjobspace.co.nz Student Job Search – www.sjs.co.nz Do Good Jobs – www.dogoodjobs.co.nz Work and Income – www.job-bank.workandincome.govt.nz Seek – www.seek.co.nz

STUDENT LOANS

No earlier 28 Jan 2019 Term 1 holiday: 12 Apr–29 Apr 2019 Term 2 holiday: 5 July–22 July 2019 Term 3 holiday: 27 Sept–14 Oct 2019 Term 4 holiday: 13 Dec 2019– 27 Jan/7 Feb 2020 (earliest/latest)

If you are about to leave school and you’re looking at tertiary study, there’s going to be a lot to think about. If it’s anything to do with financial support while you’re studying, StudyLink can help and you need to apply by 16 December 2018.

Information sourced from Ministry of Education, visit www.education.govt.nz

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Here are the values I stand A that leader is for: honesty, equality, kindness, someonetreating who compassion, demonstrates people the way you want to be treated what’s possible. and helping those in need.

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CAREERS NEW ZEALAND A fantastic resource providing expert advice and confidential, free information on all things education and employment – including choosing school subjects, enrolling in study or training and applying for jobs.

Call their free advice line on 0800 222 733, free text CAREER to 434 or chat online by visiting their website at www.careers.govt.nz

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ALEX LOIMARANTA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGER / SEE PAGE 8

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William Ellery Channing KRISTY ROA FARM CADET / SEE PAGE 28

MAKE YOUR VOTE COUNT It’s always important to make sure that you are on the electoral roll and ready to take part in national and local elections.

How else can you be sure that you are ready to have your say on the big issues affecting you and your family?

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FEELING DOWN?

Leaving school is one of the most major transitions we undertake in our lives, and it’s a time when anxiety, worry and depression can surface. www.thelowdown.co.nz is full of ideas and people who can help you get unstuck and get to a better place.

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VOLUNTEERING

VOCATIONAL PATHWAYS

Volunteering can provide you with opportunities to develop your skills in new and interesting ways as well as providing valuable real-world experiences – all important attributes to your CV when applying for your first job! For more information, visit: www.volunteeringnz.org.nz/ volunteers/finding-volunteer-roles/

GET SET FOR NZ CAREERS EXPO 2019

CHRISTCHURCH Horncastle Arena 9–11 MAY 2019 AUCKLAND ASB Showgrounds 23–25 MAY 2019 HAMILTON Claudelands Event Centre 9–10 JUNE 2019 WELLINGTON TSB Arena, Queens Wharf 21–22 JUNE 2019

Admission to the Expo is free for all visitors.

Visit their website www.careersexpo.org.nz

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.

These magazines and past issues can be read online at www.leavingschool.co.nz

TIARE MATARA PROGRAMME CO-ORDINATOR / SEE PAGE 26

You never know how strong you are until being strong is the only choice you have.

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IMPORTANT NOTICES

Difficulties are meant to rouse, not discourage.

The human spirit is to grow strong by conflict.

Creative people do not see things for what they are; they see them for what they can be.

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“AT THE END OF THE DAY, WHEN A CUSTOMER walks out THAT DOOR AND THEN COMES BACK AGAIN – THAT ’S ALL I WANT .”

JASON NG

writer CAMPBELL BURNES photographer MARTY MELVILLE The skills you learn when you are young can come in handy when, much later, you get serious about your chosen career.

JASON NG, head chef at Two Grey, a bar and brasserie at Wellington’s InterContinental Hotel, can attest to that.

He was doing the yards helping at his folks’ Chinese restaurant and takeaway shop in the small Taranaki town of Hawera when most kids were still swinging at the playground.

“From the tender age of seven, I was thrust into the hospitality industry. Mum and Dad taught me the ropes, taught me about business and obviously taught me about cooking as well,” says Jason, now 28.

But that early foray into cooking did not ignite his passion. Even at Hawera High School, his career direction was not clear.

Thoughts of being a pilot were dashed as it was too expensive to get into that field. Then he dabbled

in, and then dumped, architectural studies at university. Jason simply didn’t enjoy it. Following this was a string of jobs, including in kitchens.

“After a semi young life-crisis, I thought, ‘What am I going to do?’ Oh, I might as well do cooking and get myself some proper qualifications.”

So he completed the ServiceIQ New Zealand Apprenticeship in Cookery. It was three-and-a-half years of intense on-the-job training under Edmond Weicherding, executive chef at InterContinental Wellington’s Chameleon restaurant.

“Being within the environment from such a young age allowed me to slot in a bit quicker. However, the learning curve was still at the same pace as everyone else, [I was] going from your stereotypical Chinese takeaway/fish-and-chip shop to learning French techniques and everything that’s needed in a commercial kitchen that’s not specialising in Chinese cuisine,” says Jason.

He is adamant that his time learning in a high-end pressure kitchen was far more beneficial than just one year at cooking school.

A French influence is evident in the dinner menu at Two Grey, which includes a duck and pumpkin cassoulet, among other delectable sounding dishes.

“It’s been good having a good chef above me who’s a very good mentor and a good team behind me that helps produce the food we need,” he says.

“At the end of the day, when a customer walks out that door and then comes back again – that’s all I want.”

His advice to school leavers keen to make it as a chef is simple. While some form of culinary tuition would be nice at school, a strong mindset is the major prerequisite.

“Chefs don’t have particularly sociable hours. We are working when everyone is socialising. Those are our busiest periods of the week. You just need that good mindset. But, of course, it depends how much you want to dedicate yourself to your craft and this industry.”

With that, Jason is back to the kitchen; a kitchen that six years ago he would never have dreamed of running.

KEY FACTS ■ JASON NG COMPLETED THE NEW ZEALAND COOKERY APPRENTICESHIP, AN ELITE CULINARY PROGRAMME WHERE UPCOMING CHEFS BECOME QUALIFIED EXPERTS THROUGH ON-THE-JOB TRAINING. ■ HE IS HEAD CHEF AT TWO GREY, A BAR AND BRASSERIE AT WELLINGTON’S INTERCONTINENTAL HOTEL. ■ JASON BELIEVES THE BEST ATTRIBUTE FOR PROSPECTIVE CHEFS TO HAVE IS A STRONG MINDSET. LEAVINGSCHOOL.CO.NZ

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EARN AS YOU LEARN, QUALIFY, TRAVEL, DOING WHAT YOU LOVE The great news for you is that many businesses offer ServiceIQ on-job training programmes, so you can earn as you learn, get a nationally recognised qualification, and a solid career to set you up for more adventure.

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AQUACULTURE AND MARINE CONSERVATION

writer SARA CARBERY // photographer KATE MacPHERSON MORGAN PUKLOWSKI knows all about aquaculture – the farming of aquatic plants and animals, such as green-lipped mussels, Pacific oysters and king salmon.

Morgan graduated in November from Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology (NMIT) with a Bachelor of Aquaculture and Marine Conservation, and is working at Plant &

Food Research in Nelson as a Culture and Husbandry Technician. In fact, she started this job while studying, completing her degree online.

Make aquaculture your career Aquaculture is one of the world’s fastest growing food producing industries, with great prospects for qualified professionals. If you are thinking about marine studies, aquaculture is for you.

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“IT IS A GREAT COMBINATION OF LABORATORY AND MICROSCOPE WORK, CALCULATIONS, CLEANING, FEEDING AND MONITORING THE DAILY PROGRESS OF THE species being cultureD .”

MORGAN PUKLOWSKI in a habitat restoration project with the local council and bought a house, all while finishing her final-year dissertation!

Morgan is enjoying the daily challenges of her job.

“For me it is a great combination of laboratory and microscope work, calculations, cleaning, feeding and monitoring the daily progress of the species being cultured.”

In Year 13 at Nelson College for Girls, Morgan took a variety of art, science and maths subjects

including Painting, Sculpture, Geography, Earth and Space Science, and Calculus.

All of these have been incorporated in some way into her studies and work – for example, the ability to be creative and think outside the box. But it’s the skills, work ethic and ability to study and research that have been the most useful. In hindsight, Morgan says it would have been helpful to have studied more science subjects at school.

Looking ahead, the 22-year-old intends to gather skills she can apply in the international industry, with a focus on sustainability and a goal of one day working in Antarctica.

As well as research and development roles like Morgan’s, graduates find employment in aquaculture business, production or policy management, and as environmental officers, marine rangers, fisheries inspectors and public aquarium curators.

Graduates can also go on to complete a Postgraduate Diploma in Sustainable Aquaculture.

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Her role involves developing culture-rearing techniques of local marine fish species to support the development of a new and sustainable aquaculture industry in New Zealand.

“You eventually get used to smelling like fish!” jokes Morgan, who raised fish in an aquarium as a child and grew up with a love for the outdoors and conservation.

After a gap year spent working and thinking about what she really wanted to do, Morgan transitioned back into study in her hometown of Nelson.

“Getting outdoors with practical learning was the highlight for me, as well as the great opportunities to apply learnt skills during industry placements and internships.”

She also loved the week-long field trip to New Caledonia in her final year.

The main challenge Morgan faced was time management; understandable given she worked fulltime, studied by correspondence, participated

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KEY FACTS ■ MORGAN PUKLOWSKI HAS A BACHELOR OF AQUACULTURE AND MARINE CONSERVATION FROM NELSON MARLBOROUGH INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY. ■ SHE WORKS AT PLANT & FOOD RESEARCH IN NELSON AS A CULTURE AND HUSBANDRY TECHNICIAN. ■ THE OVERALL FOCUS OF MORGAN’S ROLE IS TO SUPPORT AND DEVELOP A NEW AND SUSTAINABLE AQUACULTURE INDUSTRY IN NEW ZEALAND.

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For more information on studying Aquaculture and Marine Conservation through NMIT, visit www.nmit.ac.nz

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TAKE CONTROL OF YOUR FINANCES

writer DIANA CLEMENT // graphic by STUDIOSTOKS

Managing your own money as a student is a big learning curve.

Suddenly you need to pay rent, food, transport and plenty of other bills.

There are simple steps to take control of your finances without spiralling into excessive debt. It’s not rocket science. Here’s how:

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KEEP A SPENDING DIARY List every single cent you spend for a month then analyse the findings.

It’s the single most important thing you can do for your finances, says Dr Pushpa Wood, Director of Massey University’s Financial Education and Research Centre.

You’ll see in black and white exactly what you’re spending. Unnecessary spending really mounts up. Even a couple of bucks a day on chocolate or chippies adds up to $56 a month. That’s $2,912 over a year or $8,736 for a three-year degree. Debt is easy to rack up and hard to get rid of.

2 TRACK WHAT YOU’RE SPENDING

The next step is to keep track as you spend. Trim the unnecessary stuff from your spending diary and use the categories as the template for a budget. Don’t forget to include a little “me money” for treats or you’ll fail.

Then every week take a few minutes to add up your spending. A budget app can help. This is all about cultivating a positive attitude to money and being in control of your spending.

3 BE HONEST WITH YOURSELF

As you track your spending each week ask yourself truly and honestly how much of it was necessary.

Even cash-strapped students need to think hard about the difference between needs and wants. Being honest to yourself about every single item you buy will help you live within your means.

LEARN TO LIVE ON LESS 4Don’t just accept group think that being a student is expensive as a

reason to justify everything you spend.

Even your basic supermarket spend will be a mix of needs and wants.

Likewise driving when you could walk, cycle or catch the bus is a want not a need.

If you hear yourself making statements such as: “I need a new iPhone”, “I need takeaways” and “I need new shoes” then you could end up in a whole lot of unnecessary debt. Don’t buy new or don’t buy at all. The most important thing you can do to live within your means is choose to.

5 MAKING MONEY

FINANCIAL TIPS

Work. It brings in money and you will gain life and work skills to add to your CV. There are jobs out there and someone has to get them.

There’s no reason why you can’t be promoted in your part-time or holiday job and earn more.

Even better is to be entrepreneurial and start a small business. It could be anything from computer repair for small businesses to running entertainment events.

Employing fellow students to do the work and taking a cut of every hour they work is very entrepreneurial.

Finally, you can do it. Don’t assume that all students struggle financially. Plenty are in control of their money.

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SELF-CARE IS CRUCIAL DURING EXAM TIME

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MINDFULNESS MATTERS

writer JENNIFER BECKETT

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.

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. 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. Let’s imagine you’re sitting studying.

How many times does your mind drift-off into the future or the past, even for only for a second?

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.

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 mood.

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.

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

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TIPP SKILLS If you have times when you feel panic and anxiety, you could use the TIPP skills created

by Dr Marsha Linehan.

■ Temperature change (hot or cold) ■ Intense exercise (20 sit-ups, for example) ■ Paced breathing ■ Progressively relax your muscles.

One of the most useful of the TIPP skills for extreme exam anxiety is temperature change that stimulates our mammalian dive reflex.

You can do this by dunking your face into a bowl of very cold water for 30 seconds, coming up for breath as you need to. This can quickly calm panic, and then you will be more able to think clearly about which of the other techniques you can use to be mindful and calm.

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.

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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.

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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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MAKING ALLTHE DIFFERENCE THE RISING FOUNDATION TIARE MATARA doesn’t just love that her work is helping to change Kiwi students’ lives – she loves that she’s doing it at her own former high school.

As a programme co-ordinator for charitable trust The Rising Foundation (TRF), 22-year-old Tiare works five days a week with Year 8 to Year 13 students at Pukekohe High School in South Auckland, where she grew up.

The programmes TRF provides are devised by social workers to help young people, often in challenging personal circumstances, to reach their maximum potential. The aim is to cover those aspects of student development that schools can’t cater to – from life-skills, like communication and leadership, to the practical and pragmatic, such as getting a learner driver licence.

Tiare knows first-hand that the right intervention at the right time, with continuous mentoring and guidance, can make all the difference.

During her time at intermediate and high school, she had a deep-seated fear of rejection – whether it was from sports teams or friend groups.

She was also very self-conscious, “[I was] always aware of my body image.

This developed into a huge lack of self-esteem and confidence”. One day, as a Year 11 student, she learned about TRF’s just-launched programme at Pukekohe High School and their upcoming camp at a school meeting.

“I never involved myself much with groups or sports teams, so this was exciting!

“They held the camp in Auckland, where we bungee-jumped off the Harbour Bridge! I believed if I was able to accomplish this, I could apply the same confidence and willingness to other contexts in my life.”

The life and leadership skills she learned at the TRF camps and in-school programmes saw Tiare become a student mentor herself, as well as head girl in 2013.

After gaining NCEA Level 3 in English, Fabric, Computer Studies and Art, Tiare took a gap-year before enrolling in the Bachelor of Arts in Tourism and Event Management at Auckland University of Technology. But she felt “no real sense of purpose going down that career path”.

When her TRF mentor asked if she wanted to join the TRF staff, Tiare leapt at the chance. At the time she was volunteering at the camps and loving it.

“So, becoming part of the team was a natural choice.”

Then, “thanks to the generosity” of TRF trustee Lady Sarah Fay, she embarked on a Bachelor of Social Work (Biculturalism in Practice) at Te Wānanga O Aotearoa.

Learning the bicultural worldview has proved invaluable for her work with students from diverse communities.

Students attend the programme in their breaks and lunchtimes; this term’s focus is on ‘expression rather than suppression, how to master your emotions’.

writer MARIA HOYLE photographer ALAN STEVENS

THE PROGRAMMES The Rising FOUNDATION PROVIDES are DEVISED BY SOCIAL WORKERS TO HELP YOUNG PEOPLE, OFTEN IN CHALLENGING PERSONAL CIRCUMSTANCES, TO REACH THEIR MAXIMUM POTENTIAL. At their upcoming camp in Rotorua they will practise what they have learned in workshops with other TRF students from participating schools.

Graduates of the programme can become volunteers and host their own camp workshops, like dance and music, which are aimed at nurturing confidence and helping students learn to communicate what they are going through with their loved ones. Tiare sees this as crucial to addressing Aotearoa’s alarming youth mental-health statistics.

General Manager at TRF, Alex Tarrant, says having workers who were “raised in TRF” is what makes the mentorship so effective. “They know the values through and through. Often they’re from the same schools they work in; this creates an affinity and respect with the current generation of students.”

As for Tiare, her pride in TRF is palpable. And for her, too, the best endorsement for the programme is the make-up of its staff. “They believe in what they’ve seen, with their own journey, and they want to give back to the kids.”

KEY FACTS ■ TIARE MATARA WORKS AS A PROGRAMME CO-ORDINATOR AT THE RISING FOUNDATION AND HAS EMBARKED ON A BACHELOR OF SOCIAL WORK (BICULTURALISM IN PRACTICE) AT TE WĀNANGA O AOTEAROA. ■ SHE IS BASED OUT OF HER FORMER HIGH SCHOOL, PUKEKOHE HIGH SCHOOL IN SOUTH AUCKLAND, WHERE SHE WORKS WITH YEAR 8 TO YEAR 13 STUDENTS.

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PASSIONATE ABOUT BEEF writer SARA CARBERY

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From her days growing up on a Hereford stud in Feilding, cattle have been a huge part of HANNAH GIBB’s life. So, winning the Senior Beef Ambassador title last year was “a stand-out highlight”.

Since winning the Future Beef title, the 21-year-old cattle breeder has been exposed to “a world of opportunities”, which has included attending Beef Week Australia, a huge beef expo held every three years in Queensland.

While there, Hannah spent six weeks travelling around Australia, visiting Hereford studs.

“I have made valuable contacts and friends and gained an important insight into relevant topics and issues surrounding the global agriculture industry,” Hannah says of her ambassadorship.

Hannah is passionate about encouraging other young people into the beef sector, and since returning from overseas she has resumed working for NZ Hereford Youth as a part-time coordinator.

“I love my job because it supports my passion for the Hereford breed and encouraging the next generation into the beef industry in New Zealand,” she says. “It is my way of giving back to an industry that has provided me with so much and presented me with so many opportunities.”

“I LOVE MY JOB BECAUSE IT SUPPORTS MY PASSION FOR THE HEREFORD BREED AND ENCOURAGING THE NEXT GENERATION INTO THE BEEF INDUSTRY IN NEW ZEALAND .”

HANNAH GIBB “I knew I wanted to study a science-based degree more than a business one [like AgriCommerce] because I was more interested in studying things like animal production and soil and plant science,” Hannah says. “In saying that, the AgSci degree

is designed really well in that it still allows you to have a taste of agribusiness and economics, with a focus on things like supply-chain management, global markets and trade.”

Hannah was “honoured” to receive a Beef+Lamb scholarship for two years of her three-year degree.

“It significantly eased the financial burden associated with studying fulltime,” she says. “Beef+Lamb also provided invaluable mentorship and support throughout my studies, networking opportunities with industry leaders and the opportunity to attend and partake in industry events.”

She describes university as “truly one of the best times in your life!

“I loved being in an environment where you were constantly learning and exposed to opportunities that allowed you to build your knowledge and skillset.

“You meet the most amazing friends and future colleagues that you will have forever, and really discover a lot about yourself and what you want to achieve in life.”

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Hannah is now looking to advance her career into a role that will “contribute to growing, producing, marketing and exporting quality premium beef products – which is what I am passionate about”.

In Year 13 at Feilding (Agricultural) High School, Hannah took Agriculture, English, Chemistry, Biology and Statistics. While all these subjects have been helpful in her study and career, she says Agriculture, Chemistry and English have been most useful.

After high school she went on to study a Bachelor of Agricultural Science at Massey University, with the support of scholarships from Beef+Lamb New Zealand, FMG, Farmlands and Horizons Regional Council.

KEY FACTS ■ HANNAH GIBB HAS A BACHELOR OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE FROM MASSEY UNIVERSITY. ■ SHE WAS SUPPORTED IN HER STUDY BY SCHOLARSHIPS FROM BEEF+LAMB NEW ZEALAND, FMG, FARMLANDS AND HORIZONS REGIONAL COUNCIL. ■ HANNAH WON FUTURE BEEF’S SENIOR BEEF AMBASSADOR TITLE IN 2017.

For more information on studying Agricultural Science through Massey University, visit www.massey.ac.nz For more information on careers in agriculture, visit www.getahead.co.nz and www.growingnz.org.nz For more information about New Zealand’s sheep and beef industry and Beef+Lamb New Zealand, visit www.beeflambnz.com

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HANDS-ON, OUTDOORS AND PRACTICAL writer SARA CARBERY // photographer REBECCA WILLIAMS As soon as KRISTY ROA drove through the gates of Waipaoa Station for their open day, she knew this was where she wanted to be.

Geography, Statistics, English and Outdoor Education – have been useful.

Outdoor Education taught her leadership and teamwork skills; Biology has helped with pasture growth and animal anatomy; and Geography has assisted with resource management issues and managing the impact of farming on the environment.

An hour’s drive from Gisborne, Waipaoa is an established sheep and beef station focussed on rearing 16,000 animals and helping 10 live-in farm cadets get work-ready.

“I’ve absolutely loved it,” says 19-year-old Kristy, who is in the final months of her two-year cadetship.

“I really enjoy the dog work, being outdoors on a horse and working in a team environment.”

Even though she had enjoyed the outdoors, team sports and working with animals from a young age, Kristy hadn’t considered farming as a career until a family friend told her about Waipaoa.

Learning from a team of industry professionals, “virtually one-on-one”, first-year cadets carry out general farm work, such as fencing and bike maintenance, while the second-year cadets focus on stock work.

Wanting to see if farming was for her, she spent two weeks on a farm during a term break in Year 13 doing tasks such as docking, mustering and helping with general farm work.

Major operations like docking and shearing are undertaken by everyone on the station, and every year each cadet is given a dog to train.

Having grown up in Hamilton, Kristy was initially a bit nervous about her lack of farming experience, but her worries were quickly allayed.

“Everyone starts with the basics,” she says. “Whether you’ve grown up on a farm or not. And there are so many people here to learn from.”

All 10 cadets – five junior and five senior – live together on the station and share general duties such as milking the cows, feeding the horses

“I REALLY ENJOY THE DOG WORK, BEING OUTDOORS ON A HORSE AND WORKING IN A TEAM ENVIRONMENT .”

KRISTY ROA and pigs and managing dog-food Certificate-level as part of the supplies. “It’s like living two-year training programme. with nine mates!” says Kristy.

Kristy says all the subjects she Lecture facilities are based at the took in Year 13 while boarding at station and the cadets study St Peter’s in Cambridge – Biology, towards qualifications at National

KEY FACTS ■ KRISTY ROA IS A FARM CADET AT WAIPAOA STATION, AN ESTABLISHED SHEEP AND BEEF STATION NEAR GISBORNE. ■ SHE HAS SECURED A ROLE AS A JUNIOR SHEPHERD WHEN HER CADETSHIP FINISHES THIS YEAR AND WILL LEAVE WITH A NATIONAL CERTIFICATE IN AGRICULTURE (LEVEL 4) AND TWO YEARS OF WORK EXPERIENCE. ■ KRISTY STUDIED BIOLOGY, GEOGRAPHY, STATISTICS, ENGLISH AND OUTDOOR EDUCATION IN YEAR 13.

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“I absolutely loved it,” remembers Kristy, who recommends doing something similar if you’re interested in farming but haven’t grown up on a farm.

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When she finishes her cadetship in December – with a National Certificate in Agriculture (Level 4) and 24 months of practical experience to her name – Kristy is heading to Tolaga Bay to work as a junior shepherd.

She aims to work her way up to a management position as quickly as possible and ultimately plans to one day own her own farm.

For more information on the farm cadet programme at Waipaoa Station, visit www.waipaoa.co.nz Beef+Lamb New Zealand supports Waipaoa Station and is proud of Kristy’s outstanding achievements, visit www.beeflambnz.com For more information on careers in agriculture, visit www.getahead.co.nz and www.growingnz.org.nz

There are many exciting careers available within sheep and beef farming and the wider red meat sector. Many people gain work on a farm directly after leaving school. Others choose to study first at a university, polytechnic or a cadet farm. The variety of positions and types of work within, and directly related to sheep and beef farming is huge.

Lincoln University

ARA Institute of Canterbury

Whenua Kura

A specialist agricultural university in the South Island offering diplomas and degrees in agricultural commerce and science, plus the related fields.

Based in the South Island and offering a Diploma in Agriculture.

A partnership between Lincoln University and Ngai Tahu facilitating delivery of agriculture qualifications from level 3 to diploma.

www.lincoln.ac.nz Ph 0800 10 60 10

Telford A live-in agricultural training centre (South Island) that delivers agricultural qualifications from level 2 to diploma.

www.telford.ac.nz Ph 0800 83 53 67 (0800 TELFORD)

Smedley Station A full production sheep and beef station providing training for farm cadets. Trainees complete a National Certificate in Rural Servicing Level 4, as well as learning stock management and shepherding.

www.smedley.ac.nz Ph 06 856 5725

Massey University Offering specialist agricultural courses including degrees and diplomas in agribusiness and science and the related fields of environment and resource management and veterinarian training.

www.massey.ac.nz Ph 0800 MASSEY (06 350 5701)

www.ara.ac.nz Ph 0800 24 24 76

Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology Offering New Zealand Certificates in Primary Industries and Agriculture and a Diploma in Agribusiness Management.

www.toiohomai.ac.nz Ph 0800 86 46 46

Otiwhiti Station A specialised sheep and beef live-in training farm delivering qualifications in Agriculture to levels 3 and 4.

www.otiwhitistation.co.nz Ph 0508 872 466

Waipaoa Station Waipaoa Cadet Farm is a live-in farm training operation delivering qualifications in agriculture from level 2 to 4.

www.waipaoa.co.nz Ph 06 862 1988

Taratahi A specialised live-in agricultural training centre delivering agricultural qualifications from level 2 to diploma.

www.taratahi.ac.nz Ph 0800 82 72 824 (0800 TARATAHI)

www.ngaitahu.iwi.nz Ph 0800 524 8248 (0800 KAI TAHU)

Otago Polytechnic (Central Campus) Based in Cromwell, Otago Polytechnic provides agricultural training to level 4 including a specialised high country sheep and beef programme.

www.central.op.ac.nz Ph 0800 765 9276

Direct to farm employment It is often possible to gain employment on a sheep and beef farm directly from school. Vacancies are advertised in local papers and the following websites: •

Agri-people website

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Seek job website.

Primary ITO offers training and learning while you work at levels 2, 3 and 4, and a full diploma. This training is arranged in conjunction with the farm manager or owner and delivered in block courses off site, combined with on job training and assessment.

www.primaryito.ac.nz Ph 0800 20 80 20

A CLOSER LOOK AT SOME FASCINATING JOBS

THERE ARE SO MANY THINGS TO CONSIDER WHEN LOOKING AT WHICH PATH TO TAKE AFTER SCHOOL. HAVE A LOOK AT THE FOLLOWING JOBS AND LEARN ABOUT THE RELEVANT FACTORS FOR EACH POSITION. Here you’ll find profiles of nine jobs from across the marine and maritime industry. Each profile includes detailed job descriptors and some insightful statistics. New Zealand has over 15,000 kilometres of coastline and Kiwis have a love for the water. So, consider a career in the marine and maritime industry, which is well-regarded both locally and globally.

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Also known as: Deep-sea fishing skipper; inshore fishing skipper; master of a deep-sea fishing vessel; aquaculture barge skipper; vessel skipper.

Fishing skippers are responsible for running a fishing boat. Responsibilities range from navigating the vessel and organising the crew to catching and processing fish.

To become a fishing skipper you need to have relevant Maritime New Zealand-approved experience and qualifications. Generally, it’s necessary to have: experience on a fishing vessel; approved qualifications in first aid, radar, firefighting and survival; passed seafarer medical tests and eyesight and colour vision tests; and be able to prove you are a fit and proper person. There are additional requirements for deep-sea and inshore fishing skippers.

NCEA subjects that are useful in this role are Maths, English, Digital Technologies, and Construction and Mechanical Technologies.

Chances of getting a job as a fishing skipper are average but due to an ageing workforce are expected to improve.

Statistics: Job prospects: Average.

Length of study: 2 years.

Pay scale: I nshore fishing skippers earn $40,000–$80,000 per year; with experience, up to $100,000 per year; deep-sea fishing skippers earn $130,000–$280,000 per year.

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Also known as: Fisheries observer; patrol vessel skipper; honorary fishery officer network coordinator.

Fishery officers gather information on all aspects of the fishing industry and enforce fisheries laws. The information collected includes caught fish, working conditions and quotas. Inspecting vessels, investigative and surveillance work, and assisting iwi with access to customary fishing rights are also tasks included in this role.

Prospective fishery officers must hold a full driver’s licence, have no criminal convictions, pass an interview, psychological test and skills test and pass minimum fitness standards. They then undertake three weeks of training and further on-the-job training to gain the required skills.

NCEA subjects that are useful in this role are Maths and English.

Job prospects for fishery officers are poor as the workforce is small and vacancies are limited.

Statistics: Job prospects: Poor.

Length of study: 1 year.

Pay scale: New workers usually earn $61,000 per year; with up to four years’ experience, $61,000–$71,000 per year; in senior roles, $71,000–$100,000 per year.

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Also known as: Bosun; commercial inshore vessel deckhand; fishing deckhand; deck watch rating; superyacht crew; maritime tourism deck crew; able seafarer deckhand.

Deckhands are general workers/labourers on ships in coastal and international waters. The tasks they perform depend on the type of ship they are working on; for example, on fishing vessels the main tasks include catching and processing fish and vessel maintenance.

There are no entry requirements to work as a deckhand but there are pre-employment courses (such as the entry-level certificates of Qualified Deck Crew and Deck Watch Rating) and on-the-job qualifications (such as the certificate in Advanced Deckhand – Fishing). Most employers require employees to pass medical, eyesight and colour vision, and drug tests.

NCEA subjects that are useful in this role are English and Maths.

Job prospects for deckhands are quite good. Employment in this area is projected to increase and there is high turnover of staff.

Statistics: Job prospects: Good.

Length of study: Varies.

Pay scale: The average annual income is estimated at $60,000.

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Also known as: Ship builder, yacht builder.

Boat builders build, repair, service and fit out boats and marine components. They use computer-aided design software, diagrams and sketches to build boats, install engines and marine systems and build interior and exterior cabinetry.

To become a qualified boat builder you need to complete an apprenticeship and gain the relevant certificates for your specialisation; for example the New Zealand Certificate in Boat Building (Alloy, Composite, Steel, Wood) (Level 4) or the New Zealand Certificate in Marine Systems (Systems Engineering/Electrical Electronics) (Level 4).

NCEA subjects that are useful in this role are Construction and Mechanical Technologies, Design and Visual Communication, Maths and Physics.

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

Pay scale: Apprentices earn training minimum wage or minimum wage; qualified workers with one to five years’ experience earn $22–$40 per hour; workers with over five years' experience earn $40–65 per hour; self-employed and those in senior roles earn $50–$75 per hour.

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Also known as: Waterside worker; wharfie; docker.

Stevedores use heavy machinery and equipment to load, stow and unload cargo from ships. They position and secure cargo in the holds of ships, perform safety checks on equipment and are responsible for securing and releasing mooring lines of ships.

To work as a qualified stevedore, it is necessary to train on-the-job and attain a New Zealand Certificate in Port Operations – Heavy Machine Operation (Level 3). MITO oversees this qualification. Some employers also require you to hold a Class 2 (heavy vehicle) or higher driver’s licence with an F endorsement.

NCEA subjects that are useful in this role are Maths and English.

Job prospects for stevedores are average due to an increase in casual labour roles, but variable shipping schedules.

Statistics: Job prospects: Average.

Length of study: 1 years.

Pay scale: New workers starting out as cargo operators earn $40,000–$80,000 per year; with experience and/or roles involving operating heavy machinery or supervisory tasks, $80,000–$130,000 per year.

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Also known as: Chief mate; chief officer; first mate; merchant navy deck officer; officer in charge; second mate; ship’s mate; third mate; watchkeeper.

Ship’s officers navigate and control the safe operation of a ship and supervise and co-ordinate the activities of deck crew and ship security.

To work as a ship’s officer you need to have the relevant Maritime New Zealand-approved experience and qualifications. Generally, it is necessary to have: worked as a cadet or apprentice on a vessel that is above a defined size or weight; approved qualifications in first aid, radar, firefighting and survival; passed seafarer medical tests and eyesight and colour vision tests; and passed Maritime New Zealand qualifications.

NCEA subjects that are useful in this role are Maths, English and Physics.

Job prospects for ship’s officers are good as there are not enough trained and experienced workers to meet demand.

Statistics: Job prospects: Good.

Length of study: 2 years.

Pay scale: Depending on rank, experience and type of vessel, ship’s officers earn $60,000–$130,000 per year.

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Also known as: Marine architect; yacht designer; boat designer; marine designer.

Naval architects design, plan and supervise the construction and repair of ships, yachts and boats. This involves creating or adapting designs, plans and technical calculations for vessels, and conducting computer and water pressure tests on designs.

To become a naval architect you need to have a Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) majoring in Naval Architecture from Auckland University of Technology. Membership of the Royal Institution of Naval Architects is recommended.

NCEA subjects that are useful in this role are Construction and Mechanical Technologies, Design and Visual Communication, Digital Technologies, Maths and Physics.

Job prospects are poor – due to the small boat building industry, naval architect roles are limited.

Statistics: Job prospects: Poor.

Length of study: 4 years.

Pay scale: N ew workers earn $50,000–$60,000 per year; with three to six years’ experience, $60,000–$75,000 per year; with six years’ plus experience, $150,000 or more per year.

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Also known as: Naval engineer; ship’s engineer; engine watch rating; marine electro-technical officer; able seafarer engineer.

Marine engineers operate, service and repair engines, and mechanical and electronic equipment on ships and boats. They perform specialised fabrication, maintenance and diagnostics or electrical-fitting tasks, and have charge of engines and mechanical and electronic equipment.

To become a marine engineer, it is necessary to have the appropriate Marine Engineer Class Certificate of Competency. This includes: at least 200 hours at sea; engineering training approved by Maritime New Zealand; a medical certificate; passing an eyesight test; and proving you are of good character.

Useful NCEA subjects for this role are Maths, Physics and Technology.

Job prospects are poor, with this role being affected by economic conditions; however, the longer-term outlook for marine engineers is predicted to be positive.

Statistics: Job prospects: Poor. Length of study: 1–3 years.

Pay scale: New workers earn $60,000–$80,000 per year; marine engineers with five years’ plus experience earn $80,000–$180,000 per year.

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Also known as: Aquatic biologist; fisheries scientist; freshwater biologist; marine ecologist.

Marine biologists study plants and animals that live in sea water, and their relationships with each other and their environment.

Tasks in this role include identifying, classifying and preserving different types of marine life, estimating population growth and life expectancy and studying the impact of pollution on marine life.

To become a marine biologist it is generally required that you have a master’s degree or PhD majoring in Marine Biology, Marine Ecology, Marine Conservation, Zoology or a related science.

NCEA subjects that are useful in this role are Biology, Chemistry, Physics, English, Statistics and Calculus.

Job prospects are average with a limited number of new vacancies becoming available. However, marine biologists with a specialty in toxicology, aquaculture and population modelling have increased job opportunities.

Statistics: Job prospects: Average.

Length of study: 5–9 years.

Pay scale: M arine biologists with at least a master’s degree earn $56,000–$66,000 per year; senior marine biologists with a PhD and five years’ plus experience earn $69,000–$78,000 per year.

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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

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

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

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.org.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

Ara Institute of Canterbury www.ara.ac.nz Eastern Institute of Technology www.eit.ac.nz Manukau Institute of Technology www.manukau.ac.nz Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology www.nmit.ac.nz North Tec www.northtec.ac.nz Open Polytechnic www.openpolytechnic.ac.nz

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

SCHOLARSHIPS Careers NZ www.careers.govt.nz Generosity New Zealand www.generosity.org.nz/giv-me Maori Education Trust www.maorieducation.org.nz

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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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