Current Shortages & Future Demand
- Trades people (plumbers, auto electricians, chefs, line mechanics, bricklayers)
- Health workers (pharmacists, dentists, occupational therapists, anaesthetic technicians, radiation therapists)
- Qualified educators, particularly early childhood teachers
- Second Language speakers (trade, tourism and teaching)
- Business services (especially temp services, computer & data processing)
- Protective sector (social workers, police officers)
- Engineering (especially civil and electronic) and management services
- Retail and tourism, including hospitality and leisure
- Agriculture (herd manager, sharemilker) and agribusiness (field officer, quality assurance managers)
- Social services, especially elderly care
- Food technology roles (wine, seafood, icecream makers)
Just 2 confusing?
Tertiary institutions employ heaps of professionals (liaison officers,
career counsellors, graduate recruitment officers). On-campus career
centres help with CVs, interview techniques and career decision
making. But remember that you also need independent information
and advice.
Career Services
Career Services provides impartial information and advice about
jobs, tertiary education, training and careers through regional
offices, a freephone line and the Career Services website www.careers.govt.nz (formerly
KiwiCareers). The site is packed with free information about different
occupations and training options. It also includes Pathfinder,
a free online career planning programme and an online chat facility
so you can make direct contact with a career adviser. Alternatively
freephone 0800 222 733.
 
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