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Career Navigator
Discover career possibilities and how to reach your goals.
Explore
800+
career ideas
Browse
4000+
qualifications and courses
What do you want to know about?
,
He aha ngā mea e hiahia ana koe ki te mōhio?
Videos of the month
,
Ngā ataata o te marama
Tips on how to get the job you want and career ideas to inspire you.
Guide
How to find your career path
,
Me pēhea te kimi i tō huarahi aramahi
A step-by-step guide to exploring your values, skills and interests. It’s important to know what these are so you can choose a career path and find a job that fits with who you are.
Career idea
Conservation scientist
,
Kaipūtaiao whāomoomo
Pay
$63K to $94K yearly
$63K–$94K yearly
Training
3 to 5 years
3-5 years
Video library
Top tools and topics
,
Ngā tino utauta me ngā tino kaupapa
Use our most popular information to reach your career goals.
Job Hunters' Workbook
,
He Puka Rapu Mahi
Our Job Hunters’ Workbook has practical tips and activities that will help you figure out your next steps when looking for a job.
Job Hunters' Workbook
Interest quiz
,
Kairoro Kaingākau
Do the quiz to discover your top interests and get career ideas.
Do the quiz
Popular content
Explore career ideas
Torotoro whakaaro aramahi
Video library
Puna ataata
Explore study and training
Torotoro ako me te whakangungu
Kaupapa Māori career ideas
Ngā whakaaro aramahi kaupapa Māori
Using AI to create a CV or cover letter
Te whakamahi AI hei tuhituhi tāhuhu kōrero, reta whakamārama rānei
Career Practice Hub
Pokapū Tikanga Aramahi
,
Explore activities, strategies, insights and reports that support career guidance, development and best practice.
Career Practice Hub
Get advice
,
Whiwhi tohutohu
Use these guides to help you make career decisions.
Explore what your skills and values might be.
Featured guide
How to find your career path
Me pēhea te kimi i tō huarahi aramahi
A step-by-step guide to exploring your values, skills and interests. It’s important to know what these are so you can choose a career path and find a job that fits with who you are.
Guide
Know your skills
Kia mōhio ki ō pūkenga
A skill is the ability to do something. If you know your skills, it’s easier to describe them to employers and convince them you’re the right person for the job.
How NCEA works and how to choose subjects.
Featured guide
How NCEA works
Ka pēhea te NCEA e mahi ai
NCEA is the qualification most students study for at secondary school in Aotearoa. The assessments you do in Year 11, 12 and 13 are the first steps on your journey to find a career that’s best for you.
Guide
How to choose NCEA subjects
Me pēhea te kōwhiri maraua NCEA
It can be tricky choosing which NCEA subjects to study. Here are some steps to help you decide. Do these steps in any order you like.
Find out ways to do study or training.
Featured guide
How to apply for study or training
Me pēhea te tono mō ngā akoranga, te whakangungu rānei
Ready to sign up to study or training? Tino pai! There are a few steps you need to go through – just take them one at a time, you’ll get there.
Guide
Study and training if you need learning support
Te ako me te whakangungu ki te hiahia koe i te tautoko ako
If you’re a student who is disabled, neurodivergent or needs extra learning support for any reason, there are plenty of options to help you succeed in your tertiary education goals. A wide range of support is usually available for your study or training and you can use this right through your programme or course.
How to look for a job and get work experience.
Featured guide
How to look for a job
Me pēhea te rapu mahi
Looking for a job can be scary and hard. Breaking it down into small steps will make it easier to find a job that’s right for you.
Guide
How to get work experience
Me pēhea te whiwhi wheako mahi
Find out how to get work experience to explore your career ideas.
How to get help to make a career decision.
Featured guide
How to make a career decision
Me pēhea te hanga whakataunga aramahi
Choosing a career path is a big deal. Here’s how to check if you’ve made the best decision.
Guide
How to choose study or training
Me pēhea te kōwhiri i ngā mahi ako, ngā mahi whakangungu rānei
You’ve found a career direction you like. Here’s how to choose the right study or training to get you on your way.
News
Ngā rongokōrero
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Stay up to date with the latest career news and insights.
Supporting someone
20 Apr
Making careers expos count for every student
,
Careers expos can be a powerful part of a school’s career education programme when they are well integrated.
Future of work
20 Apr
Green guidance supports future‑ready careers
,
Future of work
15 Apr
Career planning in a changing world
,
News
Sign up to stay connected
Waitohu mai kia noho tuihono ai
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Skip to main content
Tahatū
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Career Navigator
Discover career possibilities and how to reach your goals.
Explore
800+
career ideas
Browse
4000+
qualifications and courses
What do you want to know about?
,
He aha ngā mea e hiahia ana koe ki te mōhio?
Videos of the month
,
Ngā ataata o te marama
Tips on how to get the job you want and career ideas to inspire you.
Guide
How to find your career path
,
Me pēhea te kimi i tō huarahi aramahi
A step-by-step guide to exploring your values, skills and interests. It’s important to know what these are so you can choose a career path and find a job that fits with who you are.
Career idea
Conservation scientist
,
Kaipūtaiao whāomoomo
Pay
$63K to $94K yearly
$63K–$94K yearly
Training
3 to 5 years
3-5 years
Video library
Top tools and topics
,
Ngā tino utauta me ngā tino kaupapa
Use our most popular information to reach your career goals.
Job Hunters' Workbook
,
He Puka Rapu Mahi
Our Job Hunters’ Workbook has practical tips and activities that will help you figure out your next steps when looking for a job.
Job Hunters' Workbook
Interest quiz
,
Kairoro Kaingākau
Do the quiz to discover your top interests and get career ideas.
Do the quiz
Popular content
Explore career ideas
Torotoro whakaaro aramahi
Video library
Puna ataata
Explore study and training
Torotoro ako me te whakangungu
Kaupapa Māori career ideas
Ngā whakaaro aramahi kaupapa Māori
Using AI to create a CV or cover letter
Te whakamahi AI hei tuhituhi tāhuhu kōrero, reta whakamārama rānei
Career Practice Hub
Pokapū Tikanga Aramahi
,
Explore activities, strategies, insights and reports that support career guidance, development and best practice.
Career Practice Hub
Get advice
,
Whiwhi tohutohu
Use these guides to help you make career decisions.
Explore what your skills and values might be.
Featured guide
How to find your career path
Me pēhea te kimi i tō huarahi aramahi
A step-by-step guide to exploring your values, skills and interests. It’s important to know what these are so you can choose a career path and find a job that fits with who you are.
Guide
Know your skills
Kia mōhio ki ō pūkenga
A skill is the ability to do something. If you know your skills, it’s easier to describe them to employers and convince them you’re the right person for the job.
How NCEA works and how to choose subjects.
Featured guide
How NCEA works
Ka pēhea te NCEA e mahi ai
NCEA is the qualification most students study for at secondary school in Aotearoa. The assessments you do in Year 11, 12 and 13 are the first steps on your journey to find a career that’s best for you.
Guide
How to choose NCEA subjects
Me pēhea te kōwhiri maraua NCEA
It can be tricky choosing which NCEA subjects to study. Here are some steps to help you decide. Do these steps in any order you like.
Find out ways to do study or training.
Featured guide
How to apply for study or training
Me pēhea te tono mō ngā akoranga, te whakangungu rānei
Ready to sign up to study or training? Tino pai! There are a few steps you need to go through – just take them one at a time, you’ll get there.
Guide
Study and training if you need learning support
Te ako me te whakangungu ki te hiahia koe i te tautoko ako
If you’re a student who is disabled, neurodivergent or needs extra learning support for any reason, there are plenty of options to help you succeed in your tertiary education goals. A wide range of support is usually available for your study or training and you can use this right through your programme or course.
How to look for a job and get work experience.
Featured guide
How to look for a job
Me pēhea te rapu mahi
Looking for a job can be scary and hard. Breaking it down into small steps will make it easier to find a job that’s right for you.
Guide
How to get work experience
Me pēhea te whiwhi wheako mahi
Find out how to get work experience to explore your career ideas.
How to get help to make a career decision.
Featured guide
How to make a career decision
Me pēhea te hanga whakataunga aramahi
Choosing a career path is a big deal. Here’s how to check if you’ve made the best decision.
Guide
How to choose study or training
Me pēhea te kōwhiri i ngā mahi ako, ngā mahi whakangungu rānei
You’ve found a career direction you like. Here’s how to choose the right study or training to get you on your way.
News
Ngā rongokōrero
,
Stay up to date with the latest career news and insights.
Supporting someone
20 Apr
Making careers expos count for every student
,
Careers expos can be a powerful part of a school’s career education programme when they are well integrated.
Future of work
20 Apr
Green guidance supports future‑ready careers
,
Future of work
15 Apr
Career planning in a changing world
,
News
Sign up to stay connected
Waitohu mai kia noho tuihono ai
,
You can sign up to get emails from Tahatū with the latest career information, tips and resources.
Sign up