Leaving School 2014 issue 3

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INTRODUCTION: Northcote College Principal, Vicki Barrie, offers some advice.

OPTOMETRY: I spy with my little eye … a career helping others.

TEACHING – SCIENCE: Inspiring the next generation of scientists.

PHYSIOTHERAPY: OE sends sports-mad graduate to physio.

ENGINEERING: Laser Tag engineer lights up the world.

BAKERY: We meet the tattooed baker who’s cooking up a storm.

JOB HUNTING: CV, social media and interview tips.

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PERFORMING ARTS: Passion takes dancer from store to stage.

LAW: A good catch for Auckland graduate.

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INFRASTRUCTURE: Apprenticeship leads to an opportunity of a lifetime.

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INTRODUCTION BY VICKI BARRIE, PRINCIPAL, NORTHCOTE COLLEGE TRY THIS. ASK A FEW PEOPLE WHO ARE OLDER THAN YOU WHAT CAREER THEY WANTED TO PURSUE WHEN THEY WERE YOUR AGE. YOU WILL GET SOME GOOD STORIES. YOU WILL ALSO DISCOVER THAT MOST PEOPLE DO NOT HAVE THE CAREER THEY THOUGHT THEY WOULD HAVE.

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If you ask me that question, the answer will range from navy officer to dietician to economist. I didn’t decide to become a teacher until I had nearly finished my degree, and I had no intention of becoming a principal until it happened. Funny how things turn out.

INTRODUCTION

The career choices you are making now are the first of many you will make in the course of your study, career and life.

Most often, when you are faced with a decision there is no one ‘right’ answer, just a range of options. Knowing how to make good decisions is important. To make good career decisions you need to know yourself, to find out more about the courses and careers you are considering, and, most importantly, be prepared to take action.

KNOW YOURSELF To get started, think about the things you enjoy doing and the things you don’t enjoy, both in and out of school. What gives you a sense of satisfaction? What sort of people do you want to work with? Who do you admire? Where would you like to work and live? (I changed my mind about using my economics degree to be an economist when I realised that most of these jobs were in big cities. The irony is that I have spent most of my time as a teacher and principal happily living and working in Auckland.) Do you like being inside or in the outdoors? Now, think about the careers you are considering with your answers to these questions in mind. It might help make some pathways seem more attractive, and others less attractive.

FIND OUT ABOUT THE COURSES & CAREERS YOU ARE CONSIDERING You can become your own careers expert. Use friends, family, school, your own life experiences and the internet for inspiration and information, and then take those ideas further. Find out more. Talk to people studying or working in the areas that interest you. Arrange your own day of work

experience; ask family or your school to help you if you find this idea daunting. You might be a bit nervous on the day but the experience will be invaluable; you will also know more and you will have new contacts.

Do this as many times in as many different workplaces as you need to in order to help you make a decision. (It was a day of work experience that put me off being a dietician. Given my unhealthy interest in chocolate it was probably not going to work anyway.)

TAKE ACTION Once you have worked out what you want as your first career step, you need to make it happen. Whether you’re opting to study or work there will be a process – deadlines, forms, appointments and requirements.

You need to know the requirements and how to meet them, and then you need to do what it takes. If you find that there is a requirement that you don’t yet have, work out how you can get it. There is always a way if you are determined and make enough effort.

Leaving school and finding your way in the world is exciting. Your study and career path will shape your life, and, as in life, the more you put in the more you will get out. To make the most of your opportunities you need to have the right attitude. Be hardworking, honest, respectful and helpful to others. Be as good as you can be.

I was delighted to be invited to write the introduction to this issue of Leaving School. In these pages you will find inspiration and practical advice put together by a team who care about your future.

READ ON, AND THEN TAKE ACTION.

VICKI BARRIE, Principal at Northcote College, Auckland

4VICKI BARRIE Principal of Northcote College: She had no intention of becoming a principal but did consider being a navy officer, dietician and economist.

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I SPY WITH MY LITTLE EYE

MAKING A DIFFERENCE THROUGH OPTOMETRY by SARA CARBERY

OPTOMETRY

4 S HAWN TAI: “I felt inspired and motivated after knowing there are still many people in this country who are suffering from preventable blindness.”

IF YOU’RE INTERESTED IN SCIENCE SUBJECTS AND HAVE A DESIRE TO HELP OTHERS, OPTOMETRY MIGHT BE THE CAREER FOR YOU. “The difference optometrists make is life changing,” says 27-year-old Shawn Tai, an optometrist with Specsavers.

He describes his vocation as a “patient focused, evidence-based and thriving profession.”

Optometrists not only prescribe spectacles or fit contact lenses when needed, they’re also trained to diagnose and manage certain eye diseases.

“Optometry interests me as it is a profession that requires critical thinking, clear communication and deep understanding of the eyes. However, the concept of helping people see better is what attracted me the most. I felt inspired and motivated after knowing there are still many people in this country who are suffering from preventable blindness.”

Attending Birkenhead College on Auckland’s North Shore, Shawn had a strong interest in Science subjects and took Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Music and Calculus in his final year.

“Taking all three Science subjects definitely provided me the foundation and the fundamentals, as optometry utilises the knowledge from those subjects.

“You need to excel at the science subjects because the entry to BSc – Biomedical Science requires at least a 280 NCEA rank score or the best 80 credits in a maximum of five subjects.”

The University of Auckland is the only university in New Zealand that offers a

Bachelor of Optometry (BOptom). After completing one year of a BSc, usually in Biomedical Science from the University of Auckland or one year of Health Science at the University of Otago, students apply for entry into Part II of the programme. This is limited to 60 places each year with five of these places set aside for applicants of Māori and Pacific Island descent, and it is a four-year course.

Careers NZ (www.careers.govt.nz) state that optometrists need to be accurate, have an eye for detail, be patient and understanding, able to work with a wide range of clients and are good communicators and listeners. As there is a shortage of qualified optometrists, and the fact New Zealand has an aging and growing population, job prospects are good.

In his final year of university, Shawn signed up for Specsavers’ two-year graduate programme, which offers graduates the opportunity to work in a practice in Australia or New Zealand.

“Before committing to a certain store, graduates can use their Externship (a requirement of the university course) of up to three weeks to work in an individual store for experience,” he explains.

An experienced optometrist acts as a mentor to local graduates who are given practical advice and tips, along with continuing

education and professional development during their first year.

In the second year of the programme focus shifts more towards store and people management, says Shawn. “My experience of the Specsavers graduate programme had been very positive and I feel really grateful and pleased to have completed the programme.

“It has helped me to become independent and made the transition from being graduate to a competent optometrist a smooth, progressive experience.”

Four years on from graduation, what does Shawn love most about his job? “Seeing others benefit from your services is rewarding.

The difference can be as small as enabling a person to see clearly to saving a person’s life through detection of a brain tumour or melanoma in the eye.” o find out more about studying O Toptometry at the University of Auckland, go to www.optometry.auckland.ac.nz

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TEACHING SCIENCE AT SECONDARY SCHOOL

A JOB WITH NO CLOCK WATCHING AND NO TWO DAYS ARE THE SAME

by ROBYN YOUSEF

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TEACHING

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A passionate scientist and teacher.

“I BELIEVE YOU HAVE TO ENJOY WHAT YOU DO IN LIFE, AND WHAT BETTER WAY TO GET PAID THAN BY ALLOWING STUDENTS TO SEE THE WONDER AND BEAUTY OF SCIENCE EVERY DAY.” These inspiring words sum up Matt Easterbrook’s attitude to his career and illustrate why he is such a highly respected secondary school teacher.

“They seemed to be having a great time and had a real passion for their subjects. So, on returning from overseas, I decided to train as a teacher.”

Matt is the Assistant Head of the Science Learning Area at Linwood College in Christchurch. The decile two co-ed school has approximately 800 students and a teaching staff of about 60.

Matt remembers inspirational lecturers from his training at the Wellington College of Education, which is now part of Victoria University. After gaining his Diploma of Teaching (Secondary), he got a job teaching science and biology at Wellington High School.

Growing up in Christchurch, where he attended Linwood North Primary School, Manning Intermediate and Cashmere High School, teaching wasn’t even on his radar. After completing a Bachelor of Science at Canterbury University, he did a Master’s degree in Ecology.

This involved teaching undergraduate students; his first real teaching experience. “I still didn’t expect to become a teacher at that stage, but after working in the field of science and travelling and working overseas I became more interested.”

At his job with the British Council in London, Matt worked with teachers and assisted them to gain experience teaching in European countries.

“I had excellent staff role models, and the opportunity to experiment with using technology as a learning tool. I was also involved in exploring and developing models of integrated learning with Year 9 and 10 students.”

After eight years there, Matt took a position at the Cook Islands’ Ministry of Education as a Teaching and Learning Advisor. “This was a fabulous role and gave me the opportunity to work in a tropical paradise and support teachers. It gave me a huge insight into Cook Island culture and aspects of education I would never have had the opportunity to explore.” www.leavingschool.co.nz

This year, Matt returned to his hometown to work at Linwood College. “The part of teaching I most enjoy is teaching students science. It is the interactions with these young, dynamic, interesting individuals who make me laugh, frustrate, surprise and challenge me to motivate and engage them in the world of science. No day is ever the same; there is no clock watching and days fly by extremely fast.”

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Matt loves seeing former students become successful in whatever they have chosen to do. He is also inspired by students who don’t excel academically, but maintain positive relationships with teaching staff.

He thinks many students might follow his path and not think of teaching as a career while still in the education system, but he would encourage anybody who has a passion for their subjects to get into teaching.

“It is definitely a satisfying job.”

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FOLLOWING THE PATHTO PHYSIOTHERAPY YOU’VE GOT TO HAVE FAITH

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by SARA CARBERY ARE YOU FAMILIAR WITH THE MOTTO ‘HAVE FAITH IN YOURSELF’? ALEXANDRA McINTOSH IS A POSTER GIRL FOR THIS. A KEEN SPORTSWOMAN WHO “KIND OF DABBLED IN PHYSIOTHERAPY EVERYTHING”, INCLUDING EQUESTRIAN, DANCING, NETBALL AND SWIMMING, SHE KNEW SHE WANTED TO BE A PHYSIOTHERAPIST. “I sustained many injuries from sport and always admired what physiotherapists could do to help me get back to where I was before the injury occurred,” Alex says.

But – and here’s the crux of her story – “I never thought I was smart enough to be able to do it”.

So, after graduating from Massey High School in Auckland with Year 13 English, biology, P.E., drama and media studies, instead of following her dream and enrolling for Physiotherapy,

she studied toward a Bachelor of Physical Education instead.

It wasn’t until she had worked as a personal trainer and aerobics instructor after graduation, and embarked on her OE, that she realised she really didn’t want to give up on her dream.

“It was on my travels that I decided I really wanted to become a physiotherapist.”

Returning home, Alex enrolled at AUT University and got accepted for the four-year

Bachelor of Health Science – Physiotherapy.

Happily, she was able to cross-credit some of the papers from her BPhEd degree, which allowed her to skip the first semester.

Looking back on her physio degree now, the 27-year-old realises it really fitted with her interests, skills and experience.

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“The hardest part of my job is telling people what they do not want to hear. No one wants to be told they can’t play in the final game of the football season, due to an unforeseen injury.”

Alex says career prospects for physiotherapists are good. She and her fellow graduates all found jobs within three months of looking.

“They are mainly working in private practice, or hospitals, and have found jobs throughout different parts of NZ, Australia and the UK.”

4 A LEX McINTOSH: Loves the challenge and complexity of being a physiotherapist.

“I also found aerobics instructing and my experience working in gyms helped with the exercise prescription side of things, which is an important part of physiotherapy.

And travelling helped increase my general knowledge of the world and made me more open-minded. Your ability to communicate and relate to different people is so crucial and I think travelling really helped me with this.”

Alex is currently working at a private clinic on Auckland’s North Shore where she sees

between eight and 12 people per day. She also does vocational rehabilitation work, teaches Pilates and is the physiotherapist for the Forrest Hill Milford premiere women’s football team.

So, what does she love most about her job?

“I’m not stuck in an office all day! My job is so variable and diverse. Every day is different.

I also like the hours I work and getting to meet different people every day. And, I love the challenge and complexity of being able to clinically reason and diagnose different conditions.

Her advice to others: “If you are driven to learn and PHYSIOTHERAPY have a good work ethic you will get through physiotherapy. Be prepared to work hard as the course is pretty full on.”

Her dream is to one day own her own practice specialising in sport specific rehabilitation while teaching Pilates and other fitness classes on the side. or more information on studying at ! FAUT University go to www.aut.ac.nz

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SPINNING LASER TAG INTO A CAREER 23 COUNTRIES AND COUNTING…

by TIM GREENE

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INSPIRED BY STAR WARS, DESIGNED IN CHRISTCHURCH, MANUFACTURED IN CHINA AND NOW IN OPERATION ALL OVER THE WORLD … WE ARE TALKING ABOUT SOME OF THE WORLD’S ENGINEERING BEST LASER TAG EQUIPMENT AND THE YOUNG ENGINEERING GRADUATE CHARGED WITH KEEPING THIS BUSINESS'S PRODUCTION RUNNING SMOOTHLY. William Pauli-McCahon graduated with a Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Electrical) from CPIT in 2012. Three months later, he was jetting his way to Dongguan, China’s fourth largest manufacturing city.

There, he took on the role of Director of Operations for Delta Strike International, a Christchurch-based electronic manufacturing company and one of the world leaders in the design and supply of laser tag equipment and technology.

Laser tag is an electronic version of paintball, without the mess and the pain. Players shoot infrared beams (think television remote control beams) at opponents who are wearing infrared sensitive targets, which are usually vests.

Targets can also be integrated into the arena in which the game is played, and the technology means when a player is ‘tagged’ their weapon deactivates for a set period of time and the tag is recorded for scoring.

The game emerged from the first Star Wars movie with toy manufacturer Milton Bradley releasing the Star Trek Electronic Phaser toy in 1979.

William joined Delta Strike while he was studying at CPIT; internships with local businesses being very much part of the Engineering syllabus. “The two were very complementary,” William recalls, “The material on the course combined with actual real work meant we were learning all the time. The course was designed with industry in mind.”

With his grandfather a scientist and his father a civil engineer, William was bought up in an enquiring environment.

At Burnside High he enjoyed studying the sciences and maths, but also combined these

with languages, in particular German – reflecting his family background.

Assisting with stage productions at high school introduced William to the theatrical side of the electronic world, and this interest was developed fully during his CPIT studies.

The first year of the Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Electrical) covers skills required in basic engineering practises including engineering science, engineering computing, mathematics, communication and management.

Year two of the degree focuses on a chosen electrical engineering major; the final year emphasises real-world experience as well as theoretical work, with students being linked up with professional engineering organisations.

“Small classes mean there is plenty of one-on-one interaction with tutors, and they tailor the material well and keep it really interesting, not dry.”

William’s role at Delta Strike includes being part of the design team, in addition to the installation of laser tag systems and arenas all over the world.

“I’ve been involved in installations in 23 countries in the last couple of years. The US is the biggest market, but China is really growing as their middle class grows.

“Looking after the manufacturing side for a global market from here is both really interesting and challenging,” says William.

“I like that.”

“All engineers want to design or think up new products and make them a reality.

I get the chance to do just that.”

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“Engineers want to design or think up new products and make them a reality.”

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NEW ZEALAND’S NEXT CELEBRITY BAKER?

THE TATTOOED BAKER

by DAVID McDONALD

BAKER

SAVAGE: 4 “IR EBEKAH am aiming to be the next celebrity baker in New Zealand.”

REBEKAH SAVAGE IS ON THE FAST TRACK TO SUCCESS. THE 20-YEAR-OLD, FONDLY KNOWN AS THE TATTOOED BAKER, ALREADY HAS A LARGE FACEBOOK FOLLOWING, HER OWN CLOTHING RANGE AND WAS THE RECENT WINNER OF THE 2014 WESTON MILLING TRAINEE OF THE YEAR AWARD IN AUCKLAND. Rebekah wasn’t into baking as a child, but after working several part-time café jobs during her teenage years she developed a passion for food and customer service.

This led to her job at the Countdown supermarket bakery in Ashburton. From here, she embarked on a three-year apprenticeship at the Rolleston Bakery in Christchurch, where her employer Mark Rolleston recognised her huge potential. The rest, as they say, is history.

Mark’s decision to back Rebekah paid off this year with her success in the nationwide Weston Milling Trainee of the Year contest. She competed against eight other competitors in a three-hour live bake-off at the Fine Food Show. Winning the competition, she walked away with an IPad, iPhone, a $2000 travel voucher and a $5000 training scholarship; she is now considered one of the industry’s future stars. Rebekah’s passion and enthusiasm is contagious and she thoroughly enjoys her job.

“I love the freedom as a baker, turning a few products into a product for sale. I also enjoy the

early morning starts and being able to finish at lunchtime which gives me the whole afternoon to do whatever.

“I love sharing my passion with others and meeting people who all have their own story about baking.”

While at Ashburton College, Rebekah loved food technology and thought she might end up becoming a chef. She decided to leave school and pursue a career in baking after gaining NCEA Level One. Rebekah is extremely ambitious and has many goals. “I have very high hopes and dreams which I hope to accomplish. I am aiming to be the next celebrity baker in New Zealand and produce a recipe book with my favourite recipes. A TV show would be the ultimate dream,” she says.

“I want to keep learning and push myself to be the very best I can be, whether I own my own bakery, become a sales representative or a baking tutor. The opportunities are endless in the baking industry, but whatever life throws at me I will make the most of it.”

Rebekah’s advice to students is to choose your career path wisely and take every opportunity you can. If school is not for you, then perhaps consider doing a baking apprenticeship or similar to get ahead.

“Apprenticeships are the ultimate way of getting a trade under your belt. You get to earn money while you learn – what more could you ask for? I am only twenty-years-old but I am already qualified, I have no student loan and am living the dream.

“Take every opportunity that comes your way because it could be the one that changes your life. If the opportunity does not exist then you have to create it.”

You learn to be a baker on-the-job.

Competenz is New Zealand’s Baking Industry Training Organisation (ITO). You can check out the career options in the baking industry on their website, www.competenz.org.nz/bakery

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CV, SOCIAL MEDIA AND INTERVIEW TIPS

PREPARING YOURSELF FOR THE WORKFORCE

by TIM GREENE

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FINDING AND LANDING THE JOB YOU WANT CAN BE TOUGH BUT DOING YOUR HOMEWORK AND BEING AS PREPARED AS YOU CAN BE WILL GIVE YOU THE BEST CHANCE POSSIBLE.

JOB HUNTING

How do I get ready for a job interview?

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Start by chatting to your careers advisor at school, and check out what sort of jobs are currently available on websites such as Trade Me Jobs and Careers NZ, both of which are great sources of industry information.

Don’t be afraid to reach out to someone you know in an industry you are interested in; after job advertisements, referrals are the second most successful employment source.

When you are ready, you will need to put together a curriculum vitae (CV) and prepare yourself for job interviews. Ginny Ryder, Sales Director at Trade Me Jobs, offers these tips to help you on your way: What is a CV and why do I need one?

First impressions are everything, whether it’s a first date or your first day at uni, and your CV is no different.

Your resumé should cover: – Work experience – Education – Key skills – Achievements – Basic contact information.

It’s an opportunity to boast about how great you are. If this is your first job and you

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think you haven’t any experience to boast about, fear not. There are lots of places you can pull this information from such as school, community involvement and sporting teams – all of these show experience in team work, leadership, commitment and so forth.

Including a photo on your resume is generally not necessary and neither is your birth date.

Ultimately, your CV needs to have enough information to excite the person enough to interview you.

How should/can I manage my social media profile?

Check your email address! While toohotforyou@gmail.com is cool to your friends, it’s not so cool to your potential boss.

Clean up your social media. Whoever is hiring will Google your name, so you need to think about what you present on the internet. Photos on Facebook or Instagram, what you have posted on Twitter, Tumblr, Vimeo, YouTube ... consider too what your friends have posted, and their friends ...

Record a professional message on your cellphone’s voicemail.

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Gather as much information about the business as you can. Read about the company and their vision, product offering and basic services.

It’s also worth checking out what their competitors are doing. You might get some good ideas and it will show you really did some research.

List the key skills needed for the job and think of examples when you have demonstrated those skills, not necessarily in a work environment.

Practise being interviewed by family or friends.

Dress to reflect the business you’re interviewing with. If it’s an internship at a corporate office, wear a suit or formal attire; if it’s with a fashion chain, you can afford to dress a bit edgy to show you are interested in fashion. If in doubt, always go smart casual and avoid denim.

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by SARA CARBERY CAN YOU THINK OF A DREAM JOB WHERE YOU GET TO WORK OUTDOORS IN A STUNNING SETTING, HELP PEOPLE AND ENJOY TEAM CAMARADERIE?

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The 20-year-old has just completed a 30-week Certificate in Ski Patrol at Tai Poutini Polytechnic’s Wanaka campus.

In what must be the country’s most picturesque classroom, the practical component of the programme is taught at Treble Cone. The programme is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills required to keep visitors safe on the mountain and includes certificates in Pre-Hospital Emergency Care, Avalanche Risk Management Stage 1, Meteorology, Explosives, Ski Patrol Operations, Mountain Craft and Rope Rescue, and Skiing and Boarding Skills.

Described as “one of the longest and most fun-filled job interviews ever”, the Certificate also includes a four-week work placement, which Zara spent at Mt Hutt. Asked to return after graduation, she’s working there until the end of the season before heading to Canada to work at a ski area in Marmot Basin.

She also relishes the camaraderie that comes with working in a team. “Most of the people in the outdoor industry are very similar to me and you make great friends who are passionate about the same things.”

“We joke that our job is some people’s best holiday ever – and we get paid to do it!”

She admits, though, that the job can be challenging. “You always have to be on your game. You need to be able to keep your cool and make the right decisions.”

Understandably for someone who previously studied nursing, Zara loves the first-aid side of the job. “It is very rewarding and challenging as there is a lot of figuring out that goes on in order to get an injured person down the mountain safely.”

Growing up in Nelson, Zara moved to study at Burnside High School in Christchurch in Year 12 in order to play representative football. In her final year she took Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Maths and PE; subjects that set her up well for

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a full football scholarship to the US. Returning to New Zealand last year, she unfortunately couldn’t cross-credit her American nursing papers, so started looking around for a new career. “Ski patrol sounded exciting and it is something I have always dreamed of doing, so I gave it a shot.”

It’s a decision she hasn’t regretted. “Being out in the mountains every day is a highlight and being able to ski more days than anyone else is a bonus! Learning about bombs and ropes and feeling confident in the outdoors to make decisions for myself is a great feeling.”

When she’s tired of chasing winter, Zara says she may return to Tai Poutini to study a Diploma in Outdoor Education and Guiding so she can work in the outdoors in all seasons.

“I just hope whatever I am doing I am still enjoying it and challenging myself.”

Her advice to school leavers thinking about a career in the outdoors is: “Go for it. Don’t think about the money too much, as that’s not what it is about.

“If you are passionate about something, jump in and give it a go. A programme similar to what I have done will give you so many skills and build confidence. The impact it will have on you is priceless and it will help direct you into something that you really want to do.”

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Sheldon studied aquaculture (farming aquatic species like fish, shellfish and plants) at Queen Charlotte (the only school in New Zealand to offer this) so, it seemed natural after leaving school to work in the salmon farms dotted through the Marlborough Sounds.

While he enjoyed the aquaculture industry, the bigger sea was calling.

Sheldon followed his passion and joined KiwiRail as a trainee able-bodied (AB) seaman, sailing to and from his home town of Picton every day aboard the Interislander.

“Getting my AB ticket is really the first rung on the shipping industry ladder, ” Sheldon says. “I love the sea, it is a great lifestyle and I’m hoping that it will give me an opportunity to see the world and get well paid for it. ”

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Planning to get paid to see the world.

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“As a trainee on the Kaitaki I’m working two weeks on and one week off, but when qualified it is more like two on with two off, ”Sheldon says.“I genuinely enjoy the work and the people, and another bonus is that while we are at sea, it is hard to spend money. It’s like compulsory saving!

“The guys teaching us are really good, and if we want to take it further we have options for further maritime training and qualifications.

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BBY SCOTT: 4 AAdvises farmers about ways they can create positive changes to their businesses.

GROWING UP ON A DAIRY FARM IN CARRINGTON IN THE WAIRARAPA SPARKED AN EARLY INTEREST IN AGRICULTURE FOR 25-YEAR-OLD ABBY SCOTT, A SENIOR CONSULTING OFFICER WITH DAIRYNZ. “I have always had a passion for working with animals and in the outdoors. I knew I wanted to be involved in the ag industry one way or another. ” At Wairarapa College she took biology, statistics, agriculture, physics and PE in her final year. Then, Abby moved to Palmerston North to study for a Bachelor of AgriScience at Massey University, a three year course.

thorough than just milking the cows and putting them in a paddock. ” After graduating four years ago, Abby was offered three jobs. She chose to join DairyNZ as a graduate consulting officer and has since moved through the ranks to senior consulting officer.

“I loved it! It really opened my eyes to the real world and many exciting opportunities.

Massey’s degree lets you visit real farms and talk to farmers rather than just learning from a textbook, which is important.

“Every day I’m out on farms working with farmers. I run discussion groups, field days and advise farmers one-to-one about ways they can create positive changes to their businesses.

Another key part of my role is to keep farmers up-to-date with all the latest research from our research farms. ”

“The first year was challenging, coming from high school, as it was a very different way of learning and I found I had to be really disciplined with study time. Come second and third year it gets easier. ”

Abby says she loves working outside with people over a range of farming systems.

“And it’s even more exciting now that there are a lot of new technologies available to enable more efficient running of farms. ”

Abby didn’t know exactly what she wanted to do with her degree, until she was in her second year and farm consultancy sparked her interest.

The most enjoyable part of her job? “Working with farmers to help them achieve their goals.

All farms have their different strengths and challenges so I never have a day that’s the same, which keeps my job really interesting. ”

“I worked on a few different farms during university holidays and was able to see a few farm consultants in action. It really opened my eyes to the huge amount of detail that goes into running a profitable farm. It is much more

And the most challenging aspect? “Keeping up with all the new and exciting research that’s going on all over the country and around the world. ”

When it comes to opportunities for AgriScience graduates, Abby says there is a huge range of jobs to choose from. “You could be a farmer, a rural bank manager, fertiliser rep, seed rep, work for councils in the environmental space, a rural valuer … the list goes on.

“At the moment, with the industry growing, there is a huge amount of opportunity. There are a massive number of great careers out there that are extremely rewarding. ” Abby advises school-leavers thinking of a career in New Zealand’s largest industry to “ask heaps of questions, talk to as many people as you can and enjoy what you do. It’s always easier that way! ” o find out more about Massey University’s O TBachelor of AgriScience, go to www.massey.ac.nz

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THE FACTS OF LIFE: YOUR FIRST CAR ALL THE INS AND OUTS YOU NEED TO KNOW

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by DIANA CLEMENT ONE OF THE GREAT RITES OF PASSAGE IN LIFE IS BUYING YOUR FIRST CAR. MANY SCHOOL LEAVERS DREAM OF THE FREEDOM IT WILL PROVIDE. Most young Kiwis start out with a bit of an old banger, as the chances are you can’t afford a Ferrari.

The downside is that purchasing and running a car is fraught with potential problems.

If you don’t want to be the person whose first car is repossessed by the previous owner’s bank or falls to bits five minutes down the road, then here is all the basic

knowledge you need for when it comes time to buy and insure a reliable car.

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The overall cost of owning a car is way more than the initial purchase.

You need to pay for petrol; parts such as fluids, tyres, brake pads and windscreen wipers etc, and warrants of fitness (WoFs); car registration; insurance; road mileage (for diesels) and servicing.

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Get your car checked by a mechanic before buying it. Don’t be the sucker who buys a lemon from that really nice guy at the car fair. A mechanical inspection from VTNZ starts from $110 but could save you hundreds, or even thousands, of dollars. If you’re buying from a car fair there may be a mechanic who does onsite inspections.

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Bargaining is expected when you buy a car. Don’t be shy.

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If the car’s previous owner still owes money on it to a finance company, or has outstanding fines on it, it could be repossessed and you will be left with nothing to show for your money. Get a Vehicle Information Report (VIR) from www.motorweb.co.nz The report will also tell you if the car’s speedo has been wound back, if the person selling is the

registered owner, if the car has been reported stolen, or if it was a flood-damaged import.

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You will need insurance. Drive your car through a level crossing and derail the train and you could be paying the bill for the rest of your life. Even a little ding in a late model car can cost thousands to repair. If you don’t have insurance, you’ll be liable. If you can’t afford full comprehensive insurance, get third party insurance. This covers the damage to other people’s cars and property, such as that fence you just crashed through. Third party insurance costs the equivalent of one cup of coffee a week.

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You have rights if the car you buy turns out to be a dog. If you purchased from a professional trader via Trade Me, a car yard, or even at a car fair, you’re covered by the Consumer Guarantees Act, the Fair Trading Act and can complain to the Motor Vehicle Dealers Disputes Tribunal. If you bought it

privately you can still claim compensation through the Disputes Tribunal.

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Don’t drink and drive. This isn’t about moralising. A conviction could invalidate your insurance and stop you getting a job in the future. If you’re under 20 years old, the drink drive limit is zero. (That’s zero blood alcohol concentration).

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MOVING FROM THE FAMILY FARM IN BLACKMOUNT, WESTERN SOUTHLAND, TO INVERCARGILL FOR INTERMEDIATE BOARDING SCHOOL AT 12, AND THEN DUNEDIN FOR HIGH SCHOOL, MADE VICTORIA BAKER APPRECIATE HOW MUCH SHE LOVED COUNTRY LIFE. “I think leaving the farm and going to the city made me realise that in the future I wanted to be involved in farming.”

Victoria, who’s now 19 years old and studying for a Diploma in Agriculture at Lincoln University, has always loved helping out on her parents’ and neighbours’ farms. “The challenge of working with animals, both livestock and the likes of dogs and horses, and being predominantly an outdoors job are probably the biggest highlights for me.”

Last year, she completed a Certificate in Agriculture at Telford, a 921 hectare commercial farm in or more information about studying at Telford, O Fvisit www.telford.ac.nz To learn more about the agricultural courses !offered at Lincoln University, check out www.lincoln.ac.nz

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“I had an amazing year there. The course was really enjoyable and relevant to what I want to do, and it was great to have a bit more freedom than at school. Living on the farm and training my own heading pup were highlights and I made some really great friends.

“One thing that I really loved was the opportunity to help out on the farm and practise skills outside of class time. An example of this is at the start and end of the year each morning and night there were sheep available in the shed for us to practise our shearing, which I really loved.”

This year, Victoria moved on from Telford to Lincoln University in Canterbury. She is currently in her second semester of a Diploma in Agriculture. “The course has been another step up, but just as enjoyable. Staying in the halls of residence is great fun and something I would definitely recommend.” She plans to study for a Diploma in Farm Management at Lincoln next year.

While some graduates move into jobs in farm consultancy businesses, Victoria and many of her classmates plan to find work on farms,

“but not necessarily having to start out as what most people refer to as ‘the boy’ or I guess in my case ‘the girl’. ” A qualification means graduates can start out in higher positions, for example as a head shepherd, and move into management positions a lot sooner.

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Happily, job prospects both here and overseas look promising for graduates. “There is an increasing demand for farm managers to come up and fill the role of older farmers, with the average age of New Zealand farmers being around 50 years old, so agriculture definitely has strong career prospects.”

During her final year at St Hilda’s Collegiate in Dunedin, Victoria took statistics, geography, agriculture, ICT and biology. While there are no prerequisite subjects for either the Certificate or the Diploma in Agriculture, Victoria studied agriculture in Year 13 via correspondence through Telford Division “out of interest and for enjoyment”. She recommends taking maths “as long as possible ” and says her background in biology has also been useful.

Once she has completed her studies, Victoria hopes to work on farms overseas before returning to a management position here.

Her ultimate goal is to one day own a farm.

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A PASSIONATE MAN ON A MISSION, ANTONIO CALIARI-PEARCE SAYS HE “CHOSE ACCOUNTING AT UNIVERSITY BECAUSE IT’S JUST A FANTASTIC BASE FOR WHEREVER YOU WANT TO GO IN BUSINESS.” Antonio took accounting, computers, economics, information management, physical education, statistics and modelling in his final year at Tauhara College in Taupo, before heading to University of Auckland to complete a Bachelor of Commerce, majoring in Accounting and Management.

He undertook an internship in Human Resources at university and, during this internship, Antonio realised that Chartered Accountants are integral to business.

“A Chartered Accountant is a business decision-maker. There aren’t many decisions that are made in a business that don’t go through a Chartered Accountant. ” From there he moved to international accounting firm Grant Thornton where he was able to study towards his Chartered Accountant designation while working.

“Accounting at university can be quite dry and theoretical, but as soon as you’re in the workplace you’re solving business problems.

You’re talking to business people about how you can grow and expand their business, which is fascinating. ” Now, aged 25, Antonio is an accountant in Auckland at Vend, a global business. “We are at the cutting edge of point-of-sales technology, and as an accountant I’m driving and shaping the technology and progression of this whole industry. ” His advice for anyone looking to study accounting and business is to establish networks early.

Antonio did this by joining the Rotary Club of downtown Auckland. “Get out there and build a professional network. When you start talking to business professionals your network grows exponentially. ” And, say yes to opportunity. “Opportunity breeds opportunity, and the more you say yes, the more options will be open to you.

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It feels like you really are there helping. ” Antonio believes his profession led to him being nominated, and subsequently accepted, to join the board of The Discovery Foundation, a New Zealand charity that runs camps for kids aged 14 to 18. “It’s given me the ability to apply my skills and make strategic decisions for people who are less fortunate. ” Outside of work, Antonio has a passion for marathon running and he believes that working for a global business will help him complete his goal of doing 10 marathons in 10 years.

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by HELEN KELLY GETTING YOUR FIRST JOB IS EXCITING, BUT NOT ALL JOBS ARE EQUAL AND THERE ARE A FEW THINGS YOU SHOULD THINK ABOUT BEFORE ACCEPTING A JOB.

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Employers that make you feel that your contribution is valued are always better to work for than those who don’t.

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Training is a positive sign of investment in staff, which benefits both you and your employer, and all training gives you more options for the future.

Is the paperwork in order?

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Are the terms fair for the job?

Good agreements are not one-sided, and wages should always fairly reflect your experience and skills.

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If there is a collective agreement then there will be a union on site and things like pay increases, training, health and safety are likely to be fully addressed.

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LEAVING SCHOOL IS A LANDMARK MOMENT IN LIFE. IT CAN BE A FREEING EXPERIENCE TO MOVE INTO THE WORKFORCE, BEGIN TERTIARY STUDY OR START AN APPRENTICESHIP. THE GOOD NEWS IS, THERE ARE PLENTY OF CAREER OPTIONS BUT SOMETIMES IT’S A LOT TO TAKE IN. What is it that I do that gives me a real sense of achievement and energises me?” Knowing your skills puts you in a stronger position to design a solid career path.

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She suggests three key things that can help connect your skills and interests with your future career.

KNOW YOURSELF

When you think about your skills, it’s good to ask, “What do people say I can do really well?

Values will influence the type of place you work in. What hours do you prefer to work or could you manage? There are fewer 9am to 5pm jobs now, so be prepared to think about working varied hours. What about the working environment? Think about where you do your best thinking, inside or outside? Is working in a team important to you or do you work best alone?

Think about your current situation. Right now is not forever and things change. What are you ready to commit to that will get you where you want to be? With a better idea of what you want, now is a good time to explore some ideas.

EXPLORE IDEAS

It pays to have a broad idea of an area you want to work in and then narrow it down from there. You can start by exploring career ideas on the Careers New Zealand website.

The jobs database has information about more than 400 jobs. The industry pages show you job options and the level of demand for those jobs; it is useful to know the likelihood of gaining a job in that industry if you are taking out a student loan.

Situations vacant on websites and in newspapers describe the skills needed in a job and outline the things you will be working on day-to-day. Read job ads closely, and study any pre-application material provided, before sending in your application. Ensure you highlight the skills you have that match what the employer is looking for in your application.

Top tools to help you get your career moving: www.careers.govt.nz NO IDEA? www.careers.govt.nz/checker

KNOW YOURSELF: www.careers.govt.nz/careerquest

TIPS FOR PARENTS:

GUIDING CAREERS IN A CHANGING WORLD Help your children by discussing their dreams and give positive feedback on the skills they have.

“There are real benefits from having career

conversations with people like teachers, career advisors, parents and friends; there’s nothing like talking to someone to gauge what really interests you and take it further.

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– Hana Seumanu-Ikenasio, Careers New Zealand Consultant Talking to family, whānau, teachers, friends and people in your community who know you well is another way to learn more about your talents and interests.

Ask friends and whānau to share career ideas; connecting with someone in your community with an interesting job can highlight new ways to use your skills.

TAKE ACTION

Choosing career options means coming back to your skills, values and interests. Will this option help you develop your skills? Does it fit in with the rest of your life, motivations and financial expectations; will you be happy?

In regard to getting there, it helps to have a clear goal and a specific plan. For example: I want to set up my own business before I’m 30.

Next, outline the steps you will need to take to make your goal happen, and plan how you will achieve this. Check out the career action planning

EXPLORE IDEAS: www.careers.govt.nz/ideas

guidelines on the Careers New Zealand website.

The courses database also offers a comprehensive list of education and training providers.

“Goal setting and planning are critical parts of making good career choices – breaking these down into meaningful parts will help you make sound decisions, set a good future direction and avoids wasting money and time, ” says Hana.

Do your research, identify the things that might derail you and seek support from your family and whānau along the way.

It is helpful to constantly review how you are going, but don’t forget to celebrate your achievements along the way, and accept that it’s okay to change your plans.

Careers New Zealand

is a Crown agency that works to ensure that New Zealanders have the information, knowledge, advice and resources they need to make career decisions over their lifetime.

TAKE ACTION: www.careers.govt.nz/plan

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“It is every parent’s dream for their kids to have a successful future.”

– Anometa Tuilautala parent of five, Gisborne Be aware that decision-making is a process and career planning takes time.

“It’s about bringing it back to the young person, paying attention to their own gifts and talents in everyday moments.”

– Hana Seumanu-Ikenasio Careers New Zealand Consultant Talk about your child’s career aspirations when you are both relaxed or doing other things. You’ll find some great career conversation tips for parents at www.careers.govt.nz/parents “It’s great to build upon conversations about your young person’s strengths in different places beyond home, like church, school, in front of the TV, at dance classes, kapa haka etc.” – Hana Assist your children by introducing them to work mentors in your community.

“I know there are people with expertise to help them, who know more than I do.” – Anometa The job market has changed a lot in the last 20 years and employers’ needs are more diverse than ever before.

Technological literacy and good work habits are in high demand.

For expert advice and support, check out the online information tools and resources at Careers New Zealand www.careers.govt.nz or call Adviceline on 0800 222 733.

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INSURANCE COULD SAVE YOUR BACON

HOW TO AVOID A BILL FOR TENS OF THOUSANDS

by DIANA CLEMENT

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INSURANCE

SO, YOU’VE JUST BURNED YOUR LANDLORD’S KITCHEN DOWN. IT WAS AN AWESOME PARTY, BUT THE DAMAGE IS THE LANDLORD’S PROBLEM. RIGHT? WRONG. Your landlord or his insurer (and they’re dogged) could chase you for every cent of the cost of the repair if you, your flatmates or the friends you invited over were “negligent”.

Well, that seems rather unlikely. Think again – it happened to three Auckland flatmates who flooded eight floors of their building. They were lumped with a bill for $26,700. Ouch.

But, they could have avoided this bill if they had renters’ insurance (AKA contents insurance), which pays out for this sort of freak accident.

Your parents might start banging on about it when you leave home, and by the sounds of it could probably be a good idea to listen to them on this one.

Hmmm, could just declare bankruptcy and escape the bill. Technically it’s called No Asset Procedure and allows you to walk away from debts. However, it’s not quite that easy and it may very well affect your career, and future financial abilities. Employers check credit records.

Here are some thoughts to consider: If you add up all the things you own (including clothing, text books, kitchen equipment etc.) you’ll find it will cost as much as $10,000 to replace. A smartphone and a tablet already add up to around

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It’s not just your contents you’re covering, as the kitchen fire (yes, that really happened in Dunedin!) and apartment building examples show. Make sure your policy includes personal liability to cover you for these freak events.

Many students think their landlord’s or parents’ insurance covers them. It doesn’t in most instances. In the case of parents, you’re usually only covered while living at home, and insurers are good at catching parents out who try to claim on their kids’ behalf after they’ve moved out of home.

Contents insurance will often cover you for temporary accommodation if your flat becomes unlivable. Obviously, this was really important and useful in Christchurch after the earthquakes.

You can get contents insurance in a variety of ways: through your bank, direct from insurance companies such as State or Tower, or through an insurance broker. You can find a broker local to you at www.ibanz.co.nz Beware, however: Insurance companies are skilled at catching fraudulent claims.

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flatmates or anyone invited into the flat, then your insurance won’t pay because they were legally on the premises.

Beware of policies that limit cover to “fire, flood, theft and burglary” and do not cover “all risks”, which covers accidental damage. Cheaper policies use phrases such as “budget” or “essentials” to draw your attention away from the fact that you’re getting very limited cover.

Not all policies cover new for old.

Though, if you’re happy to be given the second-hand (or market) value of your belongings then you may not need a replacement policy.

There may be limits on the value of items such as jewellery and electronic equipment, such as turntables.

Check out for the fine print. You may find that your bicycle, musical instrument or both aren’t covered when you’re away from the flat – where you actually use them!

Finally, if you’re clever enough to go to uni, you’re clever enough to read your insurance policy.

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FAIRYTALE FOR YOUNG DANCER

DANCING WITH BLACK GRACE

by ROBYN YOUSEF CALLUM SEFO’S STORY OF SUCCESS AS A DANCER READS LIKE A FAIRYTALE. AS A LITTLE BOY, HE WAS OBSESSED WITH PERFORMING AND NOW, AT 25, HE’S DANCING ON INTERNATIONAL STAGES WITH THE ICONIC NEW ZEALAND DANCE COMPANY, BLACK GRACE. Callum is of Samoan/Scottish heritage, and grew up in Wellington. When he completed his secondary school education, he worked in retail for three years. “But, I craved for the stage and decided to enrol in the three-year Bachelor of Applied Arts (Performing Arts) programme at Whitireia in Wellington City.”

The programme was the perfect fit; it includes the study of Māori Kapa Haka, Siva Samoa, Cook Island dance, and local contemporary dances. And it was there, late in 2012, the Founding Artistic Director of Black Grace, Neil Ieremia, spotted the young dancer, asking him to join a 2013 tour of the United States and Canada as an intern.

The Whitereia tutors were flexible, providing Callum time out from his studies to travel. He went on to dance with Black Grace in several national productions and, when he was nearing completion of his studies, he was offered a contract with the company.

“I had a weekend to move from Wellington to Auckland and this was my dream coming true – being a professional dancer with such a brilliant group.” He believes Whitireia played a huge part in his success. “At Whitireia, we were taught not just the dance techniques, but also to really develop the performance side of the art and I think this has helped me so much.”

Callum, who has already this year performed at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe and in Seoul, Korea, is currently working on two projects with Black Grace. These include two pieces for New York City Center’s Fall for Dance Festival (Minoi and Pati Pati) and Xmas Verses, performing in Auckland, Hamilton and Whangarei.

“I love what I’m doing and, at times, feel invincible when I’m dancing. I hope to dance for Black Grace as long as I can. I’d recommend to school leavers who are passionate about performing arts to do their study at Whitireia, and to follow their dreams.”

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A LAW DEGREE IS A GOOD CATCH WORKING IN INTERNATIONAL FISHERIES POLICY

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by SARA CARBERY WHEN MINUK KIM LEFT TAURANGA BOYS’ COLLEGE FOR UNIVERSITY IN AUCKLAND, HE WAS HEADED FOR A CAREER IN MEDICINE, NEVER DREAMING HE WOULD WORK IN INTERNATIONAL FISHERIES POLICY. BUT AT THE END OF HIS FIRST YEAR OF PRE-MED, WHICH HE “REALLY DIDN’T ENJOY”, MINUK THOUGHT LONG AND HARD ABOUT WHAT HE WANTED TO DO WITH HIS LIFE.

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Having always been interested in the international community and how different countries interacted with each other, Minuk decided that advancing New Zealand’s interest in the international arena was something he’d like to do.

Around the same time, he attended a seminar where a Korean-born New Zealand diplomat talked about her experience. A Korean-born Kiwi himself, Minuk was intrigued.

“That is when I started to think about a policy career in the public sector. “ Switching from pre-med to a conjoint Law and Commerce degree, a five-year course of study, Minuk knew from the outset he wanted to

use his legal training to work in the area of international policy.

With this in mind, he took elective papers on public policy, international law, international trade and international environment, including law of the sea and Antarctica which prepared him well for his current role as graduate policy analyst in the international fisheries management team at the Ministry for Primary Industries, where he has been working since he graduated last November.

Minuk’s day-to-day role involves writing briefings for the minister and the senior leadership team, doing research pieces on a particular topic, engaging with international organisations such as the OECD, issuing export/catch documents to New Zealand

companies wishing to export, getting involved in organising visits from international delegations and working on long-term projects.

Now 24, Minuk believes his law studies prepared him well for this work. “People often say that what you learn at university isn’t very useful in the real world but for me, my work revolves around implementation and operation of the case studies and issues I studied. “ Minuk did seven Year 13 subjects over Years 12 and 13 (calculus, statistics, English, classical studies, chemistry, biology and physics) plus some university papers through correspondence during his final year at school.

While there are no pre-requisite subjects needed to get into first year law, he says, “Taking English-intensive subjects like English, history and classical studies definitely helps a lot.”

Entry to Second year Law is extremely competitive, limited to 300 places this year at the University of Auckland.

“You need good grades not just in the two compulsory first-year law papers but across all eight papers that you take in the first year. “ His advice to would-be law students is: don’t think a law degree automatically means you are going to be a lawyer. Law is very interesting and intellectually engaging, but I didn’t want to work as a lawyer. I wasn’t so keen on the adversarial nature of it.

“A law degree opens up a world of opportunities.

There is the traditional legal path that takes you to a law firm or being a judge’s clerk. But also like me, you can take your law degree to other fields. I have friends who are working in the policy area in the public sector, who have gone into consulting roles, auditing roles and in-house lawyer positions in multinational corporations overseas. “

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A GREEN CAREER IN THE SOUTH INTERESTS, EXPERIENCE LEAD TO VOCATION

by SARA CARBERY CAREER PATHS AREN’T ALWAYS STRAIGHTFORWARD – THEY CAN BE LONG AND MEANDERING, TAKING INTERESTING TWISTS AND TURNS. JUST ASK 32-YEAR-OLD CASIE HERON.

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Despite having done well in the sciences at school, Casie couldn’t go straight to university as she failed Bursary (the equivalent of ENVIRONMENTAL University Entrance).

MANAGEMENT “Not because I wasn’t capable, but because I started doing things that were not conducive to academic achievement,” she says.

Instead, she completed a Certificate in Natural Therapies when she left Te Aroha College in 1999.

A while later, she followed that up with a Certificate in Makeup Artistry, a first-year chemistry paper at the University of Waikato and a paper in General and Applied Psychology through Open Polytechnic.

This study was spread over 12 years during which time Casie held a variety of jobs, including working on boats in Milford and Doubtful Sounds, and a position as a laboratory technician.

Although she had built up a good work history and skillset, she came to the realisation in her late twenties that she was at “a significant disadvantage” when applying for jobs because she didn’t have a tertiary qualification.

“I knew I had to upskill myself and needed to decide on a path that would result in employment, but also make the most of my strengths, interests and passions.

“I actually did an online quiz because I was quite confused about what would be my

best career choice and it pointed me in the environmental direction.”

The more Casie researched environmental management, the more she became convinced it was something she’d like to do.

“It took into account my previous experience in the sciences; it meant I could work outside, which for me was healthier than sitting in an office all day; and it was something that was meaningful to me.”

In 2010, she enrolled to study a Bachelor of Environmental Management at the Southern Institute of Technology (SIT) in Invercargill.

“I chose SIT because it offered zero fees and wouldn’t leave me with a crippling student loan, and it was in Southland which is near to many natural landscapes relevant to environmental management.”

Casie enjoyed “every minute” of the three-year degree. “The course was not only academically relevant, but contained a valuable practical element and also facilitated networking opportunities with people and employers linked with environmental management. It enabled me to achieve all my goals and gave me a sense of pride and achievement for having completed it.”

Casie now works for Environment Southland as an environmental technical officer, where she is involved in environmental monitoring

and the collection of data. It’s a varied role that encompasses tasks like water sampling, river flow monitoring and macroinvertebrate sampling. “I love the diversity of the work and the continual learning that goes along with it.”

Job prospects in the field of environmental science are good, according to Careers NZ. There are opportunities for environmental management graduates in both the private sector and public sector says Casie.

She points to the renewable energy sector as “an exciting avenue to head down” as technology evolves and there is more demand for sustainable energy solutions, “Or you could get involved in research if you were that way inclined.”

Her advice to budding environmentalists?

“As with anything, I would recommend that you go into it with a good attitude, work hard and be open to learning and it will pay off in the long run.” o find out more about studying at the O TSouthern Institute of Technology, check out www.sit.ac.nz

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Connexis has provided Alex with the opportunity to learn while he earns.

A CHANCE LABOURING JOB CHANGED ALEX PATTEN’S LIFE. NOW, THE 22-YEAR-OLD’S CAREER PROSPECTS ARE ON THE FIRMEST OF FOUNDATIONS AFTER BEING NAMED 2014 APPRENTICE OF THE YEAR FOR INFRASTRUCTURE GIANT DOWNER. Alex left North Shore’s Rangitoto College still unsure of what direction he wanted to take.

After completing a Certificate in Computing and IT at Unitec, and contemplating further study for a role in the IT industry, Alex signed on with a labour hire company.

He found himself working for a week on a Downer Major Projects site, and clearly he was doing all the right things.

“Downer offered me a chance to join their Modern Apprentice programme,” Alex recounts.

“As part of my apprenticeship in Civil Plant Operation, the company connected me to Connexis, New Zealand’s infrastructure ITO. I’ve just completed my second qualification with them and I’m looking at the next steps now.”

Alex’s story highlights the role industry training organisations (ITOs) can play in the development of someone’s career.

Through Connexis, Alex has completed the Level 2 Certificate in Infrastructure Works and Level 3 Certificate in Civil Plant Operation.

There are not many large machines on site

that Alex can’t manage, and his next options are now looking rock solid.

With Downer’s infrastructure services spread across the transport, water, energy, telecommunication and facility management sectors, and a workforce of over 4,500 people, it is likely that Alex will find plenty of these options close to home.

Alex enjoys working outside, and appreciates the variety that comes with working on different projects across different sites and the fact that no two days are the same.

He is not only planning to stay with Downer, he is going to keep on gaining qualifications and learning on the job, as much as he can.

“From here, I think I will either start to study papers towards a Diploma in Civil Engineering, or to look at the Infrastructure Works Supervision papers provided through Connexis.

“I’ll be able to sort this through with my Connexis adviser, Annette De Wet, who is based in Albany. Annette has been helping and advising me since I started with Downer.”

Connexis has provided Alex with not just the opportunity to learn while he earns, but last year provided him what for many

is the opportunity of a lifetime, the chance to undertake an Outward Bound course.

“It was a pretty incredible experience,” Alex says of the 21-day course at the celebrated Anakiwa Outward Bound school. “We had three days alone in the bush which was pretty demanding, and lots of team and group activities around the Marlborough Sounds.

“The course has a big focus on self-improvement and pushing yourself, and you’re encouraged to set yourself goals and beat them every day.

It was great.”

A Modern Apprenticeship in an in-demand industry, a successfully completed Outward Bound course and now the 2014 Downer Major Projects Apprentice of the Year … Alex Patten’s career path and prospects have certainly come a long way from that week of labouring two years ago.

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by TIM GREENE THINGS CHANGE WHEN YOU MAKE THE LEAP FROM SCHOOL TO THE WORKFORCE OR ON TO FURTHER EDUCATION. YOUR DAYS WILL PROBABLY BE LONGER, YOU’LL BE MIXING AND WORKING WITH DIFFERENT PEOPLE, YOU MAY BE EXPECTED TO PAY BOARD OR HELP AROUND THE HOUSE MORE. In fact, you may have moved out of home altogether, or even find yourself in a different part of the world. But, one thing is for certain – things won’t be the same.

Of all the changes you face, the most important is that you will need to take much more – and maybe even full – responsibility for your own health and wellbeing. You’re heading into a new and busy stage of your life and you owe it to yourself to keep as fit and well as possible, so you can enjoy it all.

Here are some thoughts to help you do that: PROFESSIONAL SUPPORT If you’re leaving home, enroll yourself with a GP or with your tertiary institution’s student health service.

Find out if there is a YOSS (Youth One Stop Shop) in your city or town; these provide low cost (if not free) youth-friendly health care and advice.

EAT WELL Understand the four main food groups and what each does for you. Your body needs all four in regular doses to keep it running well.

Do your body and wallet a favour and keep takeaways to once-in-a-while treats.

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DRINK SMARTLY From 18 you can legally purchase alcohol, but this brings its own issues and it pays to be aware of them. Alcohol is a depressant, so it slows your nervous system and stops you thinking straight – you can end up in dodgy situations or doing stuff you wouldn’t do otherwise.

Don’t cave to peer pressure. It is okay to say no to alcohol (and drugs).

Research shows that the brain isn’t fully developed until around the age of 25. Alcohol (and drugs) can hinder optimal development.

Alcohol can amplify feelings of depression, stress and anxiety, so drinking to cheer yourself up just doesn’t work.

Getting so hammered you can’t get up for work is a really dumb way to lose your job.

And, of course, never drink and drive.

BE DRUG WARY First off, know that buying and selling recreational drugs is illegal.

Drugs can cause or magnify problems you may be having rather than relieve problems.

They can impair your judgment and make you do dumb things.

Excessive drug use can lead to real problems with your health, studies, work and with friends, flatmates and family.

STAY ACTIVE Universities and tertiary institutions provide a large range of clubs and teams you can join. As well as helping you keep fit and study better, this is a great way to meet new friends.

Join a club or team outside of university. There are plenty of social teams, if you don’t want to get too serious.

Playing sport or exercising with others helps develop social and team skills, and allows you to feel valued and have fun.

LIKE YOURSELF Changing routines, friends and leaving home are stressful times, and these, in turn, can lead to depression or other mental health issues.

Listen to your intuition and make good decisions.

Keep the lines of communication open with people you respect, so you have someone to talk to.

Depression is more common than we realise. Treatment is available from a number of sources whose only concern is getting you better; start with your doctor or student health contact. All universities have accessible and confidential counselling and health services, or check out some of the online resources available (see below).

Treat yourself with respect, especially in the area of sex and expect the same from a partner. Practise safe sex.

Sleep like you’re getting paid for it. Your body will love you.

Here are some helpful websites and contact information for this next stage of your life:

Feeling down, maybe a little depressed?

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TEACHING IN TE REO MĀORI REWARDING GIVING BACK WITH LANGUAGE

by ROBYN YOUSEF

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4 N E’KOL HURA: Walks proudly in the Māori and Pākehā worlds.

NE’KOL HURA WAS ONLY 17 WHEN SHE DECIDED SHE WANTED TO BE A SCHOOL TEACHER. FOR HER, TEACHING IS NOT ONLY A TRUE VOCATION BUT ALSO A WAY TO SHARE HER MOST PRECIOUS POSSESSION – HER KNOWLEDGE OF TE REO MĀORI. “My inspiration to teach came from a strong desire to give back to the kaupapa and Te Aho Matua, who had given me the gift of te reo and to share it with my own students.”

Ne’Kol is a secondary school teacher and the Principal’s Nominee at Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Hoani Waititi Marae, in Glen Eden, Auckland.

The first total immersion indigenous education centre in the world, it was established in 1985 by pioneers such as Katerina Te Heikōkō Mataira, Pita Sharples and the urban Māori community of Waipareira and Waitākere.

Ne’Kol was born and raised in Invercargill, Southland, but her Māori ancestral links are to northern iwi – Ngāti Hine, Ngāpuhi (Northland), Ngāti Koroki-Kahukura (Waikato) and Ngāti Ranginui (Tauranga Moana). Her maternal grandmother was Scottish.

“I feel that growing up as bilingual in Southland taught me how to walk proudly in the Māori and Pākehā worlds. My parents were not fluent in te reo Māori, but taught us

tikanga and encouraged te reo Māori to be spoken in our home.”

Ne’Kol says she will always be grateful to her parents who broke with tradition at the time and sent their three children to Te Wharekura o Arowhenua for schooling in total te reo immersion.

When she decided on a teaching career in Year 12, she initially wanted to teach mathematics and te reo Māori. “But, I took history at NCEA Level 3 in my last year and absolutely fell in love with the subject. I have a real passion for teaching; particularly how forces and movements influence historical events that are significant to Māori, and other indigenous cultures.”

Ne’Kol graduated from the University of Waikato in 2009 with a conjoint Bachelor of Teaching and Bachelor of Arts. She taught at Ngā Taiātea Wharekura in Hamilton for three years, and moved to Auckland last year to start her current job. Her school has approximately 180 pupils through to Year 13 and also has two kōhanga reo on site.

As Principal’s Nominee, Ne’Kol is involved in maintaining and monitoring quality assurance practices within the school and she also has her own class of Years 11–13 pupils.

Ne’Kol’s enthusiasm for teaching is so boundless that it is obviously her perfect career path. Every day she is inspired by the children she teaches, along with the whānau and community of Hoani Waititi Marae. “We are very lucky to be on the same site as our marae and sacred wharenui Ngā Tūmanako, which is a second home to many of the children I teach.”

With a demand for teachers in the Māori medium, Ne’Kol encourages her senior students to consider teaching as a career.

“Teaching is just so rewarding and we particularly need te reo speakers to teach specialist subjects such as maths and science.”

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STUDENT LOANS 101

ON THE MONEY: THE INS AND OUTS

by DIANA CLEMENT STUDYING CAN BE COSTLY. MOST STUDENTS PAY FOR FURTHER EDUCATION WITH A STUDENT LOAN, BUT THERE’S MORE TO THIS THAN MEETS THE EYE.

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A student loan can help you finance your tertiary study. It’s made up of three parts: course fees, course-related costs and living costs.

STUDENT LOANS

THE BASICS You have to pay back your student loan, so only borrow what you need.

If you are studying full-time you can usually borrow: some or all of your course-fees – paid directly to your education provider up to $1000 a year for course-related costs up to $175.96 a week for living costs.

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When you apply for a student loan, you choose what parts you need and how much of each you borrow. If you don’t need the full amount, borrow less.

BORROW ONLY WHAT YOU NEED It is important that you get a budget sussed before you start your study. If you plan carefully, stick to it, you can avoid borrowing more than you need to live on. The more you borrow now, the more you will have to pay back later.

So, spend it wisely and don’t top your loan up if you can help it.

You’ll need to start making payments towards your loan when you earn more than $367 a week (or $19,084 a year) before tax. That’s the case even if you’re still studying.

WHEN STUDENT LOANS GET TRICKY

• Beware of going overseas. If you go overseas for more than six months in the year, or for regular short trips with less than 32 days back home in between, you will be charged interest on your loan backdated to the day

you left New Zealand. The interest rate is currently 5.5 per cent and if you don’t repay, late payment interest and penalties will apply to your loan. You’re required by law to tell Inland Revenue if you’ve gone overseas. So, don’t forget to do that.

Dropping a paper or course. If you drop a paper, you may not be studying full-time anymore and may not be able to continue borrowing for living costs or course-related costs. It’s important to update StudyLink if your study changes so you don’t get overpaid and have to pay more back. If you do withdraw, ask your education provider for a fee refund, which will be paid into your loan account.

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As soon as you’ve been with someone for three years, what’s yours becomes theirs and vice versa. This isn’t always the case with student loans borrowed before you got together. Also, be wary of paying your partner’s loan off first. If you split, you could be left with yours to pay off and your ex gets off scot free.

• Going bankrupt won’t help you.

Some people believe they’ll escape their student loan with bankruptcy (or the No Asset Procedure used by people with smaller debts), but this has serious financial consequences later on. After bankruptcy you will not be eligible for a student loan until you’re discharged.

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• It’s hard to escape Inland Revenue.

They have the power to recall your

entire student loan in cases of serious non-compliance. This could be a real problem if you don’t have the money to pay.

• You can be stopped from leaving

New Zealand if you’re visiting from overseas. Customs alerts the IRD if a student loan borrower who’s living overseas and has significant default returns to the country. Inland Revenue will contact you to negotiate your arrears, but if you persistently ignore your repayment obligation, you may be stopped from leaving the country.

• Watch out for debt collection

agencies. If you go to live in Australia and don’t intend to pay your loan, look out for debt collectors. The New Zealand government has been known to track down debtors in Australia. The majority of borrowers living overseas are in Australia.

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FAST-TRACKED BANKING CAREER

WHEN OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS OPEN THE DOOR

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by SARA CARBERY A PHOTO TAKEN WITH MICKEY MOUSE AND DONALD DUCK WAS JUST ONE OF A NUMBER OF FACTORS THAT SET DANIEL GUSH’S CV APART FROM THE HUNDREDS OF OTHERS TS UAKLIANRG VISN BAAND DESIGN SUBMITTED FOR ASB’S FUTURE ME GRADUATE PROGRAMME. The photograph was taken during a six-month stint working at Disney World; an experience that Daniel, now 26, is convinced helped him gain a place in the highly sought-after graduate programme.

“How many applicants could say they had worked for a Fortune 500 company?” Daniel says.

Putting his hand up for Disney’s International Program fits perfectly with his philosophy of making the most of every opportunity.

“If you say yes to one opportunity, you’d be surprised at how many more will come your way,” he says.

Two years earlier, he had signed up for the Student Exchange Programme offered by the University of Otago, which saw him move to Scotland to study and play rugby for six months.

Then there was his gap year where he headed to the UK to work at King’s College while he considered what he wanted to do career-wise.

“I think a lot more kids would benefit from a gap year. You don’t miss out on anything and you gain so much.”

When Daniel returned from overseas he enrolled for a Bachelor of Commerce at the University of Otago. While there are no prerequisite subjects, it is strongly recommended that students study English and maths to Level 3 NCEA. Daniel had taken those subjects as well as biology, design, economics and tourism in his final year at Wellington College.

In 2011, Daniel graduated with a BCom (Honours) with a joint major in Tourism and Management. His love of travel and people has stood him in good stead during his short but successful career in retail banking.

ASB’s two-year Future Me graduate programme has helped to fast-track Daniel to his current position as Branch Manager at ASB’s Auckland Hospital branch; a career trajectory that would usually take as many as seven years.

“The Future Me grad programme has given me a great kick-start into a career in banking and financial services. What I enjoy most about ASB is the approach to people and work. North Wharf, our new head office, is very similar to a university library, with workspaces to collaborate, activity-based work stations and where talking to others face-to-face is encouraged. Our new intranet is more like Facebook and Twitter, with groups and communities sharing, liking and learning from each other – photos and hashtags included!”

Daniel advises students to “keep your ears and eyes open for opportunities.

“If you think of your career as a painting, your degree is only the outline. All the experiences you have colour the picture and make you look better for the job you want.”

This includes part-time work, which Daniel stresses is hugely important. “You need to have had a job through university to demonstrate you can handle the pressure of doing more than one thing at a time and work as part of a team.”

When asked where he’ll be in five years’ time, Daniel says he can’t even begin to imagine.

“If you had told me, aged 18, that by the time I was 23 I would have lived in England, studied in Scotland, worked for Disney … I wouldn’t have believed you.

“It’s all about seizing opportunities and making the most of them when they come along.” find out more about, the University O Tofo Otago Business School, visit www.otago.ac.nz/business

4 D ANIEL GUSH:

It's all about seizing opportunities…

o learn more about careers at ASB, ! Tvisit www.asb.co.nz/careers

CAR SALES

M ARK PATTERSON: 4 Combining both his studies and people skills in his role as Sales Manager.

REVVING GREAT JOB IN SALES COMBINING INTERESTS, SKILLS AND STUDY INTO A REWARDING CAREER

by TIM GREENE WHILE HE LEFT BOTH SCHOOL AND UNIVERSITY THINKING HE HAD NO REAL IDEA OF WHAT TO DO, DEEP DOWN MARK PATTERSON ALWAYS KNEW HE WOULD END UP WORKING IN THE MOTOR INDUSTRY. Today, Mark is running a team as sales manager at South Canterbury Toyota, in Timaru. It links his studies and his people skills in a way that makes his job not just challenging and rewarding but, importantly, fun.

“During my last year at Timaru Boys’ High School, I didn’t really know what I wanted to do,” recalls Mark. “I had the grades but didn’t have a career in mind, so after a presentation from a team from the University of Otago, I decided to go to Dunedin with some friends and I enrolled in a commerce degree.

“In my first year, I found the likes of economics and management weren’t doing it for me.

I like to work or interact directly with people, and so in my second year I switched and took marketing and psychology papers and really enjoyed studying these.

“We worked on individual projects for the first year and group projects in the second- and third-years. We learned how to reach out to people and how people react when we do,

and this really brought our marketing and psychology studies together. I finished Otago with a Bachelor of Commerce majoring in Marketing.”

The first year after graduation saw Mark looking at opportunities in Christchurch and Wellington, undertaking a variety of odd jobs along the way. Mark’s father worked in the motor industry and this led to him being offered a position as a salesman for the local Toyota dealership in his home town. The job was a revelation.

“I really liked it. I found myself meeting and enjoying talking to people on the floor.

I realised it was an ‘all-or-nothing’ job which required me to get myself and my name out into the community. I started attending community events like the local dog trials, which our company supports, and things like the Geraldine fête.

“Nobody is going to buy a new Hilux just because you talk to them at the dog trials, but when they are thinking about a new car,

they might feel comfortable talking about their purchase to someone they already know.”

Mark receives strong support in his career from two sources, South Canterbury Toyota owners Craig and Kathie McDermid and Toyota New Zealand itself.

“Toyota New Zealand provides great training for sales, service and parts staff and it has good programmes and plenty of scope for new staff joining the wider organisation.

“The main base is in Palmerston North, but we have also been involved in training and product launches in Wellington, Auckland and even Melbourne. The company is very positive and really makes you feel welcome and part of a bigger community.”

Heading up South Canterbury Toyota’s sales team means Mark is able to apply his marketing and psychology studies on a daily basis, enjoying a challenging but fun role in a community that he loves. Jobs don’t come much better than that.

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ENGINEERING SO MUCH TO CHOOSE FROM

A REWARDING AND MENTALLY-STIMULATING CAREER

by SARA CARBERY

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ENGINEERING… IT’S ONE OF THOSE CAREERS THAT CAN BE DIFFICULT TO GET YOUR HEAD AROUND, LARGELY BECAUSE THERE ARE SO MANY DIFFERENT DISCIPLINES TO CHOOSE FROM. PVRIOSCUEASLS ARTS R E E N N I G I S E G D D N N EA Take the programme on offer at the University of Waikato, for example.

If you decide to study for a four-year Bachelor of Engineering with Honours (touted as “the degree for inventors and big thinkers who move instinctively from having an idea to making

it happen”), you can specialise in one of five fields – Chemical and Biological Engineering; Electronic Engineering; Mechanical Engineering; Software Engineering; and Materials and Process Engineering.

she didn’t have the required Level 3 Physics qualification, she was able to do a bridging paper in her first year at uni. “It just meant I had to do nine papers instead of eight in my second year.”

Most are pretty self-explanatory, but what exactly is Materials and Process Engineering?

Students need to decide in their second year which branch to specialise in, and it was Victoria’s love of chemistry that nudged her down the path to a Process Engineering major. Having to undertake 300 hours of work experience over the course of the degree (approximately 10 weeks per summer) equipped her with a realistic understanding of what being an engineer involves.

“It is the hardest to describe,” admits Victoria McCullough, a graduate process engineer at WorleyParsons, based in New Plymouth.

“Basically we do all the descriptive and design work to specify what needs to be on a site, such as pipes, valves, storage tanks and so on, before handing it over to the other disciplines such as mechanical and electrical engineers.

We’re usually at the start of the design phase and don’t often make it out to site to see the end product.”

Put simply, the role of a process engineer is to process raw materials and commodity goods as effectively as possible.

Process engineers can end up working for Crown research institutes; environmental industries; food and dairy industries, including the wine industry; pulp, paper and wood industries; in iron and steel manufacturing; or, in 24-year-old Victoria’s case, the petrochemical industry.

Thirty months into WorleyParsons’ three-year graduate programme, much of Victoria’s job involves figuring out the best way to process the oil and gas coming out of the ground.

“Companies come to us with projects and we do most of the design work and sometimes the construction as well.”

It’s a field that suits this self-described tomboy well. “I grew up on a farm and have always been an outdoorsy, practical person.”

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There are good opportunities out there for women.

In her final year at Opihi College in Temuka, Victoria took Chemistry, Biology, Maths (Calculus), French and History. Although

Victoria admits engineering remains a male-dominated profession but she says she didn’t have any problem fitting in.

“The males I studied with were all really good.”

Only five of the 50 engineering graduates in her year were women, and out of five students graduating with a Materials and Process Engineering major, she was the only female.

To school-leavers considering a similar career, she says: “If you’re interested in maths and the sciences, definitely consider engineering as it is a good career path. You have to be organised as it is a full-on course but really rewarding and mentally stimulating.

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KEY TO SUCCESS IS TO KEEP LEARNING 50

FARM MANAGEMENT

4 T ONY DOWMAN:

Qualifications are more vital than ever.

QUALIFICATIONS THE MORE THE MERRIER

TONY DOWMAN’S ADVICE TO STUDENTS WITH THEIR SIGHTS SET ON AGRICULTURE IS TO “NEVER STOP LEARNING. AGRICULTURE IS NOT A ‘FALL-BACK-ON JOB’. IT IS A HIGH-TECH INDUSTRY MADE UP OF MULTIMILLION DOLLAR BUSINESSES WITH SIGNIFICANT OPPORTUNITY INSIDE AND OUTSIDE THE FARM GATE. CHALLENGE YOURSELF AND SPEND TIME DEVELOPING A PATHWAY.” by SARA CARBERY Now aged 29, Tony himself is a serial student. He completed Sixth Form Certificate (the equivalent of Year 12) at New Plymouth Boys’ High in maths, woodwork, tech drawing, science and English before enrolling with Taratahi Agricultural Training Centre in Masterton.

There, he gained a National Certificate in Agriculture with distinction. He followed this up with a one-year Diploma in Agriculture (again with distinction) from Massey University.

Over the years Tony has undertaken a raft of other courses, alongside working, including Generate (a rural leadership programme), the New Zealand Institute of Management’s project management course and Landcorp’s Agri-leaders programme. He participated in the Aspiring Leaders Forum and the Rabobank Bank Executive Development Programme, and in 2012 competed in the New Zealand Young Farmer of the Year competition, winning the Wairarapa District contest, and placing sixth in the grand final in Dunedin.

Tony started his farming career sharemilking 350 cows in Taranaki before moving into farm

management, following a back injury in 2006. When his orthopaedic surgeon told him he wouldn’t be able to physically farm again, he returned to Taratahi in the role of Farm Support Officer.

Since then, Tony has moved up the ranks to the position of Farm Business Manager and today is in charge of all six of Taratahi’s dairy operations and four blocks of pastoral land in Hawke’s Bay. New Zealand’s largest and oldest vocational agricultural tertiary provider, Taratahi’s philosophy is ‘real training on real farms’. Taratahi provides training to over 2500 students each year through a variety of part-time and full-time programmes from level 2 through to diploma level around New Zealand.

“The initial study I did at Taratahi has really helped me get to where I am today,”Tony says.

“I gained necessary work and life skills which gave me a solid base in farming and a platform to build on. I also learnt the correct way of doing things, something which can save a lot of time in the long run.

“My studies meant I could start in a more advanced job than someone with no

qualifications. I also had a great time and made some awesome mates in the process.”

So, what does Tony like most about his job?

“The challenge and variety of working with people, animals and the environment is still what I love. I also enjoy the fact that we are developing people and inspiring people to work in the agricultural industry.”

And what about the most challenging part?

“Motivating and encouraging people to achieve higher than they thought possible and forming and developing teams of people.”

Tony says while career prospects remain good in agriculture, more businesses and organisations are looking for tertiary qualified people for management-level positions, which means qualifications are more vital than ever.

“They’re hugely important. While for some it may be best to gain experience in work, to succeed and progress within farm businesses (whether family or corporate) and wider industry in leadership roles, qualifications are essential.” find out more about the programmes OTooffered at Taratahi Agricultural Training Centre, call 0800 TARATAHI or go to www.taratahi.ac.nz

A FORCE FOR GOOD

GET SKILLED, GET OVERSEAS, GET MOVING, GET VARIETY

by CHANTAL FISHER

ARMED SERVICES

THE NEW ZEALAND DEFENCE FORCE (NZDF) IS MADE UP OF THE NAVY, ARMY AND AIR FORCE; THREE SERVICES, ONE FORCE. Working in the Defence Force is important and very rewarding.

We’re an organisation of skilled, passionate people that are dedicated to protecting New Zealand’s national interests, resources and people against security threats. We are called on to assist our military allies and provide emergency services during conflict or natural disaster.

We’re ready to react quickly and efficiently in response to threats and disasters. When we’re not training for combat or on deployment, our tasks include working with many government and civil agencies because we have the resource and capability to do so. We provide search and rescue around the Pacific, protect our coastline from suspected pirate ships, help rebuild areas that have been devastated from natural disasters both at home (like during the Christchurch earthquakes) or overseas (such as, the tsunami in Samoa).

We’re one of New Zealand’s biggest employers with 14,500 people working for us across all services in military and civilian roles, including reserves.

Our job roles are known as trades and there are over 80 to choose from. These include medics, electronics technicians, officers, IT specialists, fire fighters and many, many more. We employ men and women in a wide range of fields from combat to IT and communications, health, logistics, engineering, hospitality, workshop (technical) and management. Our people are constantly learning and gaining valuable skills and qualifications that are desired by industry peers.

Those who join will have access to world-class training and high-tech equipment you won’t find elsewhere. Along with this, our people are paid comparatively well and there are plenty of opportunities for career

development, advancement and job variety.

There are also opportunities to travel on exercise or deployment and gain rich and rewarding personal experiences, meeting people from all walks of life all over the world.

We recruit for Navy, Army and Air Force year round. If you’ve got the smarts, are fit and dedicated to belonging to an organisation with purpose, where you can take great pride in your work, you will find a career with us that takes you further than you thought possible.

Find out more about what a career with the O Defence Force can offer on our recruiting website www.defencecareers.mil.nz

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CONTROLLING THE SKIES A CAREER IN AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL

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by DIANA CLEMENT SARAH SKINNER HAD NEVER HEARD OF AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL AS A CAREER WHEN SHE WAS AT SCHOOL. THE 24-YEAR-OLD WISHES NOW THAT SHE HAD AS IT WOULD HAVE SAVED AN UNNECESSARY YEAR AT ARCHITECTURE SCHOOL AND POSSIBLY THE COST OF THE HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT DIPLOMA THAT FOLLOWED. “I would have Nine months and numerous rigorous tests she did have a colleague to call on if necessary.

AIR TRAFFIC loved to have known and interviews later, Sarah found herself “It was a lot of pressure,” she says. “But I get so CONTROL the job of air traffic controller existed.”

At primary school, Sarah dreamed of being a pilot. She loved flying and travelling and it seemed like an ideal career. The cost of training, however, can mount up to $150,000 and this put her off pursuing this option when she left school. If only she’d known then about air traffic control, she says.

A student at the distinguished Columba College in Dunedin, Sarah was encouraged to study when she left school. After flying, her Plan B was architecture. After a year of study at Victoria University Sarah couldn’t see herself doing that job for the rest of her life.

So she moved back home to Queenstown to study hospitality.

Success came quickly and Sarah helped launch Josh Emett’s restaurant, Rata, in Queenstown.

But Sarah’s heart was still in the aviation industry. When her fiancé, a pilot, took Sarah to the Milford Sound control tower, the seed of a new career was sown.

4 S ARAH SKINNER:

Sarah has achieved her dream of working in aviation and is now controlling air traffic from Invercargill Tower.

in air traffic control !atYouthecanagestartof 20.training For more information, on careers at Airways New Zealand, visit www.airways.co.nz/careers

as one of 10 people (from a staggering 2,000 who did the initial personality test on www.airways.co.nz) selected for air traffic control training. She went through two separate days of demanding testing in Christchurch to determine if she would be suitable for the career.

“The tests were really intense. There was a personality test, aptitude test, and spatial tests as well as interviews. It was the hardest thing I have ever done in my life. But, it’s so worth it.”

The training took 16 months and cost $13,000 in fees. The first eight-and-a-half months covered theory from the 600-page air traffic controllers’ manual and simulated training and was spent at the Airways training centre in Christchurch.

The second half of the training was practical and saw Sarah posted to the New Plymouth control tower as a trainee.

The day came when the new air traffic control graduate found herself in sole charge at New Plymouth for the first time – although

much satisfaction out of doing the job.”

Sarah laughs when she talks about how her friends first perceived the job. They thought she would be one of the ground staff who directs planes by hand.

After two weeks on the New Plymouth tower, Sarah was posted to Invercargill on a great salary, which ironically is more than a pilot would earn in a first job after all the expensive training. She works four days on and two days off – commuting to Queenstown where she lives.

One of the challenges of the job is communicating with pilots when she is working with several at the same time.

Throw in a thunderstorm and the job requires her to make quick decisions and cope with many different situations at once.

Her advice to others is to find out about as many careers as possible before making a decision. In Sarah’s case, it could have saved six years in the wilderness.

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IT’S A REAL-LIFE EXPERIENCE VOCATIONAL PATHWAYS INITIATIVE

by KARA TAIT LOWER HUTT TEENAGER JOSIE DURNEY LEFT SCHOOL IN 2012 TO WORK IN A ‘DEAD-END’ JOB. SHE KNEW SHE WASN’T MEETING HER POTENTIAL AND CERTAINLY WASN’T DOING A JOB THAT INSPIRED HER.

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“I wanted a year off. I was working in retail and it was boring.”

in its onsite commercial kitchen, which also runs the school café.

Things changed dramatically when she heard about Heretaunga College’s School of Hospitality in Upper Hutt.

The school offers students ‘real-life’ learning

“I’m still in awe of the facilities here. I’m enjoying the course and I‘m learning so much,” says 19-year-old Josie.

VOCATIONAL PATHWAYS

“I also have a clear idea about where I’m heading. My five-year plan is to go to WelTec to do patisserie. I’d like to set up my own cake-decorating business.”

Teacher in Charge of Hospitality, Tim Li, says students are offered real-life experience with a clear line-of-sight to future study or employment.

Students earn credits from the courses that contribute toward their NCEA qualifications with a Vocational Pathways Award.

This shows that a student has linked their study to a particular sector and is on a pathway to further study or employment.

4 J OSIE DURNEY:

I'm enjoying the course and I’m learning so much.

Vocational Pathways is an initiative developed by the Ministry of Education to help students achieve NCEA Level 2 by studying subjects that are relevant to the career path they wish to follow.

“When students are studying subjects which are relevant and interesting to them, they are much more likely to stay at school than if they are in classes which don’t seem to

VOCATIONAL PATHWAYS

helps students plan how they can achieve NCEA Level 2 with a Vocational Pathway and move onto further study, training or work.

To find out more go to:

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match what they want to do,” says Arthur Graves, Ministry of Education’s Group Manager for Youth Guarantee.

“Having NCEA Level 2 also means students are well-prepared to undertake further training, study or work, as they have a solid foundation to build on. Initiatives like Heretaunga’s School of Hospitality help students stay engaged in school so that they secure the qualifications they need for the future.”

This year Heretaunga College implemented Vocational Pathways with a careers day for students in Years 10, 11 and 12.

“Vocational Pathways is a tool we are using so students can see the purpose of what they are doing and are able to make more informed decisions about their future,” says Hayden Shaw, Heretaunga College’s Assistant Principal. here are six different Pathways on offer: ! TPrimary Industries, Services Industries,

Social & Community Services, Manufacturing & Technology, Construction & Infrastructure and Creative Industries. For more information, go to www.youthguarantee.net.nz

TRANSFORMING OBSTACLES INTO OPPORTUNITIES

WELDING: A FITTING CHOICE

by TIM GREENE PERSISTENCE HAS CERTAINLY PAID OFF FOR AUCKLANDER DANIEL WHITE. HE HAS TURNED A SETBACK INTO AN OPPORTUNITY, AND IS NOW WELL ON HIS WAY TO A CAREER IN THE WELDING INDUSTRY. After leaving Henderson’s Liston College at the end of 2011, Daniel signed up for an apprenticeship, but one year later that company closed down.

Despite not studying technical subjects at school, Daniel enjoyed the technical exposure to welding and fabrication that first job gave him, and wanted to pursue this career path.

This is where his persistence showed.

“I wanted to keep with the welding, so I started looking for training opportunities,” Daniel says.

“That’s when I found the NZ Welding School.”

“They offer a range of courses and have intakes virtually every month. I enrolled in the Certificate in Welding and Fabrication Skills which was a 14-week, Level 3 course. I did it at their Papakura school, and they also have one in Rotorua.”

The Certificate in Welding and Fabrication Skills introduces students to welding, workshop safety and basic welding skills and techniques. or more information on courses at the O FNew Zealand Welding School, check out www.nzweldingschool.co.nz

NZ Welding School students are outfitted with all their own safety equipment and apparel, and course costs include all manuals and stationery. This course and the Certificate in Advanced Welding qualify for StudyLink loans and allowances. The Level 2 Youth Guarantee Programme (24 weeks) is fee-free; the next intake for this is in January 2015.

Students with NCEA may also study fee-free within the Level 3 programme.

is to hopefully start an apprenticeship as a Fitter/Welder.” His persistence certainly did pay off.

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“It was pretty much full-time, with classes starting at 8 o’clock five days a week. It was a mix of workshop time doing fabrication and welding exercises combined with class work.

“I really enjoyed it and so I enrolled on the Level 4 Advanced Welding course, which again was 14 weeks. This was much more workshop-based, lots of one-on-one time with tutors and we visited engineering companies to get actual practical insights to the industry.”

Daniel’s hard work and commitment to the course was noticed, “I did well on the course and so when Jim Rodden Marine approached the NZ Welding School for a welder, the school put me forward. I did a week’s work experience with them and then was offered the job. I’m really enjoying the work, and my next step

4 D ANIEL WHITE:

Turning an initial setback into a career opportunity

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STORYTELLING THROUGH THE MEDIUM OF TV

BROADCASTING

LOOKING FOR A CAREER IN THE MEDIA?

by TIM GREENE WHEN EVERARD PETRIE LEFT SHIRLEY BOYS’ HIGH SCHOOL TO BEGIN A BA IN ENGLISH AT THE UNIVERSITY OF CANTERBURY, HIS SIGHTS WERE FIRMLY SET ON STORYTELLING AS A SCREENWRITER. SIX YEARS ON, EVERARD FINDS HIMSELF TELLING STORIES FOR A LIVING TO A NATIONWIDE AUDIENCE, WHILE, IN HIS FREE TIME, HE USES HIS GROWING RANGE OF SKILLS TO, WELL, TELL STORIES. Everard, 24, is a camera operator and sound technician for the TAB’s Trackside television network, broadcasting all race meetings from Nelson to Oamaru.

It is a busy schedule, framed between the bookends of unsociable hours and long journeys (Nelson is 415 kilometres from home), but there is very little the Christchurch native wants to change.

“I was turned on to storytelling by one of my English teachers at Shirley Boys’ High, Damian Watson,” Everard recalls. “I really enjoyed studying English and languages, and became more and more involved with ‘theatrey stuff’ as school went on. I really enjoyed a module called Performing Arts Technologies taught by Brad Banks, who works across a number of schools in Christchurch. Both these guys were key influencers in my pathway since leaving secondary school.”

Everard’s entry into television production was via the New Zealand Broadcasting School in Christchurch, where he completed a two-year Bachelor of Broadcasting Communications in Digital Film and Television.

The New Zealand Broadcasting School is part of the Christchurch Polytechnic Institute of Technology and is the only facility of its kind in New Zealand.

“I didn’t have any real production experience going into Broadcasting School, but found the course structure and support available meant that this was not a problem,” Everard recounts.

“The class had less than two dozen students, ranging in age from 17 through to 32, and along with the other year group of the degree there was a great family feel among the students and the tutors.

“The School had excellent facilities and for the first year we were based at the live studio in Madras Street, rotating around all the different positions.

All our tutors have industry experience and the School brings in specialist tutors to focus on specific fields. The course combines lots of technical material but encourages creativity as well.”

Following the studio component of the course, direct industry experience comes with a 24-week internship in a broadcast media or screen production company. Very quickly Everard was learning not only that the real world is “two steps faster”, but also about the colourful world of racing as an intern at the Christchurch base for TAB Trackside.

“I knew nothing about racing, but the team at Trackside were really welcoming and quickly made me feel that I was very much part of a recipe for making good pictures. I was really happy to be able to stay with Trackside after the degree.

“We worked over a hundred outside broadcasts in my first nine months and so I was able to get up to speed quickly. Over the two years I’ve been here I have learned a number of different OB roles, and right now it is all up and up. ” Outside of work, Everard uses the skills he is gaining to help his friends in New Zealand’s champion ice hockey team, the Red Devils, with video and social media support.

He enjoys being able to continue to live and work in Christchurch, which he says is “incrementally getting better ”, and enjoys exploring the boundaries of media in today’s increasingly diverse media world.

“I really enjoy the mechanics of live television; it’s interesting, challenging and incredibly fast-paced. My focus is on making every production as good as it can be for its audience. For me, that’s my storytelling. ” o find out more about O Temployment opportunities with the

New Zealand Racing Board, check out careers.nzracingboard.co.nz

or more information on the New Zealand ! FBroadcasting School and other courses available at CPIT visit www.cpit.ac.nz

LURE OF THE: OUTDOORS HORTICULTURE A WINNING CAREER

by ROBYN YOUSEF TWENTY-YEAR-OLD CONNOR BEDWELL IS COMPLETELY HAPPY WITH HIS JOB AS A TRAINEE HORTICULTURALIST WITH RECREATIONAL SERVICES, AND MOST DAYS GETS TIME TO ADMIRE HIS OWN WORK. “The best part about what I do is the satisfaction of being able to drive past a site that I have worked on knowing that I have contributed to how good it looks.

It’s especially pleasing seeing the growth and the beauty after the annual planting.”

Connor lived in England for three years, between the ages of 10 and 13, but did most of his schooling in New Zealand, attending Westlake Boys’ High School on Auckland’s North Shore.

He is currently working through Primary ITO completing a course that involves on-the-job training, as well as theoretical studies. Each performance-based level takes a different length of time to complete, ranging from six months to two years. Connor is now on Level 2 and hopes to finish the next two levels to qualify with a Diploma in Horticulture, all within four years of starting his studies.

“My Primary ITO course covers every aspect of horticulture, from advanced plant identification to planting and maintaining annual plantings and shrub gardens. It’s a fantastic course to broaden my knowledge and learn all about the horticulture industry,” he says.

The New Zealand Government sponsors Primary ITO apprenticeships for those working in the primary sector – the agriculture, horticulture, sports turf, water, equine, and food processing industries. The scheme is specifically designed to help young people get ahead, supporting them right through their courses with personalised support, training plans and goal-setting sessions with an apprenticeship co-ordinator.

Before joining Recreational Services, Connor worked in landscaping and had a delivery job.

And, although he was unsure about what career he was going to pursue when he left school, his love of the outdoors was a major factor in his decision.

“To be honest, I chose horticulture because I enjoy working outdoors. It turned out to be a fantastic choice for me because I absolutely love it.”

Earning while he studies, Connor also receives expert mentoring from the manager of Recreational Services, Nick Genet. The company has grown since its launch in 1992 from a company specialising in golf-turf, to becoming New Zealand’s leading provider of turf, park- and facilities-management. Clients

include councils, golf courses and schools all around the country.

If you enjoy the outdoors, Connor wholeheartedly recommends a career in horticulture. “ New Zealand is such a beautiful country and my job allows me to enjoy it every day.

The freedom of being able to work outside, rather than being stuck in an office, is fantastic, especially in summer.”

Most of his assignments are done in his own time but the scheme also allows time for study during work hours. Connor’s love of gardening doesn’t stop when he knocks off, either. After work and on weekends he enjoys designing and maintaining his own patch of garden.

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ATHLETE TO ADMINISTRATOR – SPORTING SUCCESS TRANSITION WITH NZ INSTITUTE OF SPORT

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by ROBYN YOUSEF FRAN SCHOLEY WAS A HIGH-PERFORMANCE ATHLETE AND REPRESENTED HER COUNTRY ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS.

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SCHOLEY: 4 F ARAN living example of an individual chasing her dreams.

Now, at the age of 29, she is still in the sporting world, but this time in an administrative role as the general manager of Wellington Saints Basketball – the 2014 Bartercard NBL Champions.

Fran played netball for Wellington and New Zealand and represented the country in mixed netball and at indoor netball. She grew up in Wellington, attending Raroa Intermediate School and then Onslow College.

At secondary school, she studied biology, chemistry, maths, English, PE and computing.

Fran’s move to the administrative side of the sporting world began in 2001 when she started her study at the New Zealand’s Institute of Sport (NZIS), in Wellington. The following year she graduated with a Diploma in Exercise Prescription. The first year of the diploma covers both Sport Management and Exercise Prescription and from there students choose the field they want to specialise in.

“Although I went down the field of Exercise Prescription, I have ended up on the sports administration side. Had it not been for studying at NZIS and their direction in showing me the opportunities available, I wouldn’t be where I am today,“ Fran says.

“I would recommend any school leavers who are looking for a pathway in sport to discuss your career paths with NZIS. We all have different commitments when competing in our chosen sports and they are very supportive in making sure you are achieving both on and off the field. They have also developed academies in specific sporting categories and degree pathways to further your study.”

Fran remains involved with NZIS, particularly the New Zealand College of Massage. “The school works closely with our physiotherapist, Gavin Cross, aligning the best massage therapy for each member of the Saints team, whether it be relaxation, a good sports rub-down or to aid in rehabilitation following on from injuries.”

Strategic Director at NZIS, Taulalo Fiso, sees Fran’s success as a “living example of an individual chasing her dreams”.

“It is always great to see students graduate from NZIS and then move on to working within the sports, fitness and recreation industry. Fran is a positive role model to many interested in a career in our industry. ” To find out more about studying at NZIS, Ovisit www.nzis.ac.nz

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BUTCHERY – A CUT ABOVE THE REST

COMPETENZ BUTCHER APPRENTICE OF THE YEAR

by DAVID McDONALD LUKA YOUNG GREW UP WANTING TO BE A BUILDER, BUT AFTER A PART-TIME STINT AT A BUTCHERS HE WAS HOOKED ON WORKING WITH MEAT. THE DECISION TO PURSUE A CAREER IN BUTCHERY HAS ALREADY STARTED PAYING DIVIDENDS FOR THE PROMISING PAK’nSAVE BUTCHER; HE RECENTLY WON THE NATIONWIDE COMPETENZ BUTCHER APPRENTICE OF THE YEAR COMPETITION. And, with his eyes set on the Alto Young Butcher of the Year award, it probably won’t be long before Luka reaches his ultimate goal of running his own butcher shop or supermarket.

A former student of Massey High School in Auckland, Luka enjoyed studying maths, sport science and practical subjects such as woodwork and metalwork.

A friend introduced Luka to butchery and he began working as a general hand, which gave him a good feel for what the job involved.

Luka recalls being absolutely intrigued by what the butchers could do, the variety of work they did boning carcasses and slicing meat cuts to produce juicy-looking steaks and chops.

Excited and enthused, he signed up for a three-year apprenticeship which consists of on-the-job practical training and theory-based unit standards. Once training is completed, apprentices graduate with a globally-recognised trade certificate.

The opportunities in the trade – such as becoming a butchery manager, a trainer and

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4 L UKA YOUNG: “I love the creativity that is involved in being a butcher.” being a butcher store- or supermarket-owner – appealed to Luka. He is passionate about his job and loves every minute of it.

“I love the creativity that is involved in being a butcher, such as breaking down whole carcasses into steaks, chops, rolled roasts and lamb racks. I enjoy the different types of tasks you do each day like breaking and boning out beef, working the band saw and cutting table.

“One of the best parts of the job is doing orders for customers and working on the meat service case where you can pass on your meat cut and cooking knowledge; that is a real buzz and you also get to learn things from customers, too.”

Luka says working in a butchery is a great working environment.

“Butchering is a real teamwork-focussed job and this really appealed to me. We go real hard early in the morning to get things cut for the meat case, ready for customers when the store

opens but once this is complete we have a big breakfast to keep the energy levels up. The boys are always good for a laugh and joke and this makes the job fun.”

Luka’s advice to students who may be interested in becoming a butcher is to back yourself, work hard, be focussed, learn as much as you can from everyone you come into contact with and always respect your boss.

“In the end, the rewards of your hard work will start to pay dividends and opportunities will arise.”

You learn to be a butcher on-the-job.

Competenz is New Zealand’s Butchery Industry Training Organisation (ITO). You can check out the career options in the retail meat industry on their website: www.competenz.org.nz/butchery

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RAPIDLY EXPANDING, CHANGING WORLD OF GRAPHICS

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by TIM GREENE WHEN ENTHUSIASTIC GAMER MILES WILSON FIRST ENCOUNTERED THE WORLD OF 3D PROGRAMMES THINGS JUST SEEMED TO CLICK. FAST FORWARD A FEW MONTHS FROM NOW AND INSTEAD GRAPHIC OF PLAYING HIS FAVOURITE GAMES, HE COULD BE HELPING TO CREATE THEM. ANIMATION Miles is completing his Diploma in Advanced 3D Graphics at ACG Yoobee School of Design’s Auckland campus.

When he completes his study later this year, Miles will head into a buzzing industry, one changing with every new technological advance, and which is regarded as one of the fastest growing in the world. The demand for quality 3D graphics in the areas of entertainment, design and health increases every day.

When deciding what to study after high school, Miles considered his interests and hobbies.

“One of the things I enjoyed most at Auckland Grammar was being part of a writers’ group, organised by Mrs Blyth,” he recalls. “I was very into gaming as well, and then one day we had a presentation to school leavers which focused on 3D graphics and animation and I just wanted to learn more about this.

“I started researching and found the Yoobee diploma course. I met with the course managers, and they wanted to talk about what I was passionate about, not just subjects and grades.

They don’t necessarily want you to be a great

illustrator or a computer whiz. Instead, they want you to really want to be there, and all through the course our tutors have encouraged creativity and curiosity.”

Miles completed his Diploma of Animation and Digital Video at ACG Yoobee School of Design, straight after high school. It introduced the skills and techniques of audio and video production, and the latest industry-standard techniques for 3D modeling and animation.

The following year, Miles enrolled in the Diploma of Animation (Advanced), learning more of the techniques and skills required in the computer graphics industry. He enjoyed the opportunity to create animations and bring them to life, now knowing that conveying thoughts and emotions is the secret in turning a good animation to a great one.

“In the DreamWorks film, How to Train Your Dragon II, the whole relationship between Hiccup (hero) and Toothless (his dragon) is revealed with just a subtle bit of emotion expressed with the animation. The best animators have a really good understanding of acting skills too.”

In Miles’ final year at ACG Yoobee School of Design he is completing his Diploma in Advanced 3D Graphics, an NZQA-approved Level 7 course offering in-depth knowledge of how a computer graphic production environment works.

“We are working on both individual and group projects, and with the tutors we are developing portfolios and show reels that the industry demands. The size of the group means we are all really good friends, and our tutors are not only well linked to the CG industry, they are also really approachable and encouraging and give very practical feedback. I really enjoy studying here.”

While Miles’ work may be set around the industry standard of 24 frames per second, when it comes to career options and prospects, this animator is definitely in fast-forward mode. further information about studying O FatorACG Yoobee School of Design, visit www.yoobee.ac.nz

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The best animators have a really good understanding of acting skills too.

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There have always been more questions about what pathways to take after leaving school than there have been answers.

This is even truer today, as new jobs and opportunities are being created through advances in technology and traditional roles lost. So, where can we find the answers we seek?

One really good place to start is the Occupation Outlook app, created by the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE).

Occupation Outlook is a comprehensive source of current, relevant labour market information and provides an accurate, up-to-date picture for job seekers and students.

The app gives job seekers and students a clear picture of possible career paths, with education, employment and income information on 50 occupations in New Zealand. These 50 occupations were chosen for their size, popularity and potential for future growth, and they are grouped under the industry headings used in the Vocational Pathways programme: • Construction and Infrastructure • Manufacturing and Technology • Primary Industries • Service Industries • Creative Industries • Social and Community Services.

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Each of the 50 occupations featured has its likely income, training/study fees and job prospects illustrated with three dials. The dials have three possible settings – for income and training/study fees the settings are low, medium and high; and for job prospects, they are limited, fair and good.

Occupation Outlook is updated annually to ensure the most current information is available to students. A team of analysts from MBIE look at each Vocational Pathway and the jobs listed, and revise the information for each before sending this back to specific industry groups and educational advisers to ensure the most accurate picture is presented.

The result is an honest indication of prospects and what is needed to work in that area, presented in an easy to use and follow format. www.leavingschool.co.nz

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If you are planning to head into further study after leaving school, it is really important that you understand the process for applying for study, what is required to get into the course you are considering, what this study will cost and how this can be funded. If you are weighing up different courses, across several providers and cities, we recommend you apply for as many of them as possible – this will keep your options open. Remember, you don’t have to accept a placement you are offered, if you decide to do something else. If you are planning to study away from home, you will need to submit applications for hostel accommodation or halls of residence, too.

Course applications

Most tertiary providers have application forms on their websites, and they are fairly straight forward to fill out. The application due dates are the biggest factor to consider as they vary between courses and universities. You need to check the various websites as soon as possible, so you don’t miss out!

It’s necessary to familiarise yourself with the entry requirements for all courses you’re considering.

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Careers New Zealand Do you have questions about education or employment? Call Careers New Zealand’s Adviceline on 0800 222 733 for free, confidential and expert information including choosing school subjects, enrolling in further study or training, or applying for jobs. You can also chat online at www.careers.govt.nz or free text CAREER to 434.

It’s necessary to familiarise yourself with the entry requirements for all courses you’re considering.

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Scholarships

As you are probably discovering, study can be an expensive exercise. Scholarships are a fantastic way to cover your fees.

Did you know there are over 4000 of them available nationwide?

You can receive a scholarship based on cate gories such as your grades, ethnicity, sporting talent, com munity service and many other factors. You have nothing to lose and scholarships can take a lot of the financial strain out of study. Talk to your careers advisor or visit the Breakout website, which is a scholarship search tool and database, www.fis.org.nz

Leaving School 2014

Check out www.leavingschool.co.nz for extra content including over 100 website links that will 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.

The magazine can also be downloaded FREE to your notebook, iPad or other smart device.

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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 Chartered Accountants Australia + New Zealand www.charteredaccountantsanz.com CPA New Zealand www.cpaaustralia.com.au

AGRICULTURE Ag ITO www.agito.ac.nz 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 New Zealand Veterinary Association www.nzva.org.nz NZX Agri www.landyourdreamjob.co.nz Pathway in Agriculture www.pica.org.nz Primary ITO www.primaryito.ac.nz Taratahi www.taratahi.ac.nz Telford www.telford.ac.nz Young Farmers New Zealand www.youngfarmers.co.nz

ARTS 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 Yoobee ACG School of Design www.yoobee.ac.nz

AVIATION Ardmore Flying School www.ardmore.co.nz 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 Nelson Aviation College www.nelson-aviation.co.nz

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Careers New Zealand www.careers.govt.nz Horizons Unlimited www.gapyear.org.nz Lattitude www.lattitude.org.nz Outward Bound www.outwardbound.co.nz Projects Abroad www.projects-abroad.org Student Flights www.studentflights.co.nz

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Careers Clinic www.careerclinic.co.nz Careers New Zealand www.careers.govt.nz Convergence Partners www.convergencepartners.co.nz First Careers www.firstcareers.co.nz Occupational Outlook www.dol.govt.nz/occupation-outlook

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

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

Employment Seek.co.nz www.seek.co.nz Student Job Search www.sjs.co.nz Trade Me Jobs www.trademe.co.nz/jobs Workers’ Rights www.together.org.nz

Engineering IPENZ www.ipenz.org.nz New Zealand Diploma in Engineering www.engineer.org.nz New Zealand Welding School www.nzweldingschool.co.nz The Metro Group www.engineer.ac.nz

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

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

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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

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 Master Link www.masterlink.co.nz Motor Industry Training Organisation (MITO) www.mito.org.nz

New Zealand Industry Training Organisation www.nzito.co.nz Pharmacy ITO www.pito.org.nz Primary ITO www.primaryito.ac.nz ServiceIQ www.serviceiq.org.nz Skills Active www.skillsactive.org.nz The Skills Organisation www.skills.org.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 www.thelowdown.co .nz Youthline www.youthline.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 Commission for Financial Literacy & Retirement Income www.cflri.org.nz Kiwi Saver www.ird.govt.nz/kiwisaver The Kiwi guide to money www.sorted.co.nz

Physiotheraphy AUT University www.aut.ac.nz NZ College of Physiotherapy www.physiotherapy.org.nz

Polytechnics Aoraki Polytechnic www.aoraki.ac.nz Bay of Plenty Polytechnic www.boppoly.ac.nz Christchurch Polytechnic Institute of Technology www.cpit.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 Otago Polytechnic www.otagopolytechnic.ac.nz Southern Institute of Technology www.sit.ac.nz

Tai Poutini Polytechnic www.tpp.ac.nz UNITEC www.unitec.ac.nz Universal College of Learning (UCOL) www.ucol.ac.nz Waiariki Institute 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

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Psychometric testing Shadow Consulting www.memyselfi.co.nz Extended DISC www.extendeddisc.co.nz People Central www.peoplecentral.co.nz

Scholarships Careers New Zealand www.careers.govt.nz Funding Information Service www.fis.org.nz Kia Ora Hauora www.kiaorahauora.co.nz Māori Education Trust www.maorieducation.org.nz Te Puni Kōkiri www.tpk.govt.nz/en Te Tapuae o Rēhua www.tetapuae.co.nz Universities New Zealand www.universitiesnz.ac.nz/scholarships

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

Teaching Post Primary Teachers Association www.ppta.org.nz Teach First NZ www.teachfirstnz.org Teach NZ www.TeachNZ.govt.nz

OTHER WEBSITES OF INTEREST Computer Power Plus www.computerpowerplus.ac.nz Dick Smith www.dicksmith.co.nz Downer www.downercareers.co.nz ESR www.esr.cri.nz GNS Science www.gns.cri.nz Health Promotion Agency www.hpa.org.nz Insurance Council of New Zealand (ICNZ) www.icnz.org.nz Insurance www.ibanz.co.nz iStore www.istorenz.com Landcare Research www.landcareresearch.co.nz MAINZ www.mainz.ac.nz Microsoft www.microsoft.com 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 Education www.nzie.ac.nz New Zealand Institute of Quantity Surveyors www.surveyors.org.nz New Zealand Institute of Science and Technology (NZIST) www.nzist.ac.nz New Zealand Institute of Sport www.nzis.co.nz New Zealand Management Academies (NZMA) www.nzma.ac.nz NIWA www.niwa.co.nz NZ Institute of Medical Laboratory Science (Inc) www.nzimrt.co.nz Professional Bar and Restaurant School (PBRS) www.pbrs.ac.nz Plant & Food Research www.plantandfood.co.nz Recreational Services www.recreationalservices.co.nz Skinny Mobile www.skinnymobile.co.nz Specsavers www.specsavers.co.nz TAB Trackside www.nzracingboard.co.nz The Learning Connection www.tlc.ac.nz Toyota www.toyota.co.nz

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