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Train Manager

Train Manager
Transport
School

No minimum entry requirement

Entry level jobs

Traineeship

  • Train Manager
Advancing jobs

Higher learning

  • Team Leader
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Train Driver

Train Driver
Transport
School

No minimum entry requirement

Entry level jobs

Traineeship

  • Train Driver
  • Infrastructure Maintenance Worker
  • Signals and Communications Technician
Advancing jobs

Higher learning

  • Team Leader
  • Manager
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Laundry

Laundry
Laundry
School

These can be useful from School:

  • NCEA Level 2 Maths and English is recommended
Entry level jobs

Traineeship

  • Laundry Processor
Advancing jobs

Higher learning

  • Team Leader
  • Quality Manager
  • Production Manager
Senior jobs

Higher learning

  • Business Manager
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Signmaking

Signmaking
Print, Packaging and Signmaking
School

These can be useful from School:

  • NCEA English, Maths, Visual Arts, Technology, Computing or Graphics
Entry level jobs

Apprenticeship

  • Signmaking
Advancing jobs

Higher learning

  • Business Manager
  • Business Owner
Senior jobs

Higher learning

  • Specialist in Signmaking
  • Senior in Signmaking
  • Team Leader
  • Manager
     
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Packaging Machine Operator

Packaging Machine Operator
Print, Packaging and Signmaking
School

No minimum entry requirement

Entry level jobs

Traineeship or apprenticeship

  • Fibreboard Manufacturer
  • Forme Die Maker
  • Die Cutter
  • Glue Operator
Advancing jobs

Higher learning

  • Team Leader
  • Production Planner
Senior jobs

Higher learning

  • Business Manager
  • Operations Manager
  • Business Owner
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Print Finisher

Print Finisher
Print, Packaging and Signmaking
School

These can be useful from School:

  • NCEA English, Maths, Visual Arts, Technology, Computing or Graphics
  • Printing Production (Digital Processes, Screen, Sheet Fed, Reel Fed, Pad Printing, Binding and Finishing)
Entry level jobs

Traineeship or apprenticeship

  • Print Finisher
  • Bindery Operator
  • Guillotine Operator
  • Folder Operator
  • Gluer Operator
  • Collator
Advancing jobs

Higher learning

  • Team Leader
  • Production Planner
Senior jobs

Higher learning

  • Business Manager
  • Operations Manager
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Print Machine Operator

Print Machine Operator
Print, Packaging and Signmaking
School

These can be useful from School:

  • NCEA English, Maths, Visual Arts, Technology, Computing or Graphics
  • Printing Production (Digital Processes, Screen, Sheet Fed, Reel Fed, Pad Printing, Binding and Finishing)
Entry level jobs

Traineeship or apprenticeship

  • Sheet Fed Offset Printer
  • Reel Fed Printer
  • Screen Printer
  • Dry Offset Printer
  • Digital Printer
  • Pad Printer
  • Direct Mail Printer
Advancing jobs

Higher learning

  • Team Leader
  • Production Planner
Senior jobs

Higher learning

  • Business Manager
  • Operations Manager
  • Business Owner
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Print Designer / Prepress Operator

Print Designer / Prepress Operator
Print, Packaging and Signmaking
School

These can be useful from School:

  • NCEA English, Maths, Visual Arts, Technology, Computing or Graphics
  • Printing Production (Digital Processes, Screen, Sheet Fed, Reel Fed, Pad Printing, Binding and Finishing)
Entry level jobs

Traineeship or apprenticeship

  • Print Designer
  • Prepress Operator
Advancing jobs

Higher learning

  • Team Leader
  • Supervisor
  • Production Planner
Senior jobs

Higher learning

  • Business Manager
  • Operations Manager
  • Business Owner
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Furniture and Cabinet Maker

Furniture and Cabinet Maker
Manufacturing
School

NCEA Level 2 is recommended

Entry level jobs

Traineeship or apprenticeship

  • Cabinet Maker
  • Upholstery Maker
  • Furniture Finisher
Advancing jobs

Higher learning

  • Team leader
  • Supervisor
  • Production Manager
  • Teacher/Tutor
Senior jobs

Higher learning

  • Business Manager
  • Business Owner
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Wood Panel Worker

Wood Panel Worker
Manufacturing
School

NCEA Level 2 is recommended

Entry level jobs

Traineeship

  • Wood Panel Worker
Advancing jobs

Higher learning

  • Team leader
Senior jobs

Higher learning

  • Business Manager
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Saw Doctoring

Saw Doctoring
Manufacturing
School

Unit standards in schools

NCEA Level 2 is recommended

Entry level jobs

Traineeship or apprenticeship

  • Saw Doctor.
Advanced jobs

Higher learning

  • Team Leader.
  • Supervisor.
Senior jobs

Higher learning

  • Business Manager.
  • Business Owner.

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Timber Machinist

Timber Machinist
Manufacturing

School
» Unit standards in schools
» NCEA Level 2 is recommended

Entry level jobs
» Timber Machinist

Advanced jobs
» Higher learning
» Team Leader

Senior jobs
» Higher learning
» Business Manager

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Finger Jointing

Finger Jointing
Manufacturing

School
» Unit standards in schools
» NCEA Level 2 is recommended

Entry level jobs
» Finger Jointer

Advanced jobs
» Higher learning
» Team Leader

Senior jobs
» Higher learning
» Business Manager

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Sawmill Operator and Manager

Sawmill Operator and Manager
Manufacturing

School

» Unit standards in schools

» NCEA Level 2 is recommended

Entry level jobs

» Sawmill Opertator

Advanced jobs

» Higher learning

» Team Leader

» Supervisor

Senior jobs

» Higher learning

» Sawmill Manager

» Business Owner

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Plastics Engineering

Plastics Engineering
Manufacturing
School

These can be useful from School:

  • NCEA level 2 Maths and English is recommended
  • Practical subjects such as Technology or Workshop Skills is recommended.
Entry level jobs

Traineeship or apprenticeship

  • Plastics Operator
  • Plastics Technician
  • Plastics Engineer
  • Plastics Die Setter
Advancing jobs

Higher learning

  • Team Leader
  • Manager
  • Factory Manager
  • Operations Manager
  • Production Manager
Senior jobs

Higher learning

  • Business Owner
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Plastics Operator

Plastics Operator
Manufacturing
School

These can be useful from School:

  • NCEA level 2 Maths and English is recommended
  • Practical subjects such as Technology or Workshop Skills is recommended.
Entry level jobs

Traineeship or apprenticeship

  • Plastics Operator
  • Plastics Technician
  • Plastics Engineer
  • Plastics Die Setter
Advancing jobs

Higher learning

  • Team Leader
  • Manager
  • Factory Manager
  • Operations Manager
  • Production Manager
Senior jobs

Higher learning

  • Business Owner
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General Manufacturing Operator

General Manufacturing Operator
Manufacturing
School

NCEA Level 2 recommended

Entry level jobs

Traineeship or apprenticeship

  • Process Worker
  • Production Worker
  • Assembly Worker
  • Distribution Worker.
Advancing jobs

Higher learning

  • Team Leader
  • Supervisor
  • Plant Supervisor
  • Production Manager
  • Teacher/Tutor.
Senior jobs

Higher learning

  • Business Manager
  • Business Owner.
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Forestry Worker (Silviculture)

Forestry Worker (Silviculture)
Forestry
School

These can be useful from school:

Good NCEA Level 1 passes in:

  • Maths
  • English
Entry level jobs

Traineeship or apprenticeship

  • Manual log processing
  • Quality control
Advancing jobs
  • Machine operator
  • Tree faller
  • Crew manager
Senior jobs
  • Contractor 
  • Forest manager
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Harvesting Worker

Harvesting Worker
Forestry
School

These can be useful from school:

Good NCEA Level 1 passes in:

  • Maths
  • English
Entry level jobs

Traineeship or apprenticeship

  • Forestry Worker
  • Logging Worker
Advancing jobs
  • Machine operator
  • Tree faller
  • Crew manager
Senior jobs
  • Contractor 
  • Forest manager
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Plant Baker

Plant Baker
Food and Beverage
School

Unit standards in School/strong>

  • NCEA Level 1 could be useful
  • Food Technology – Health and Safety
  • Baking
Entry level jobs

Apprenticeship

  • Plant baker
Advancing jobs

Higher learning

  • Test Bakery Technician
  • Team Leader
  • Specialist Technical Advisor
  • Supervisor.
Senior jobs

Higher learning

  • Production Manager
  • Plant Supervisor
  • Teacher/Tutor
  • Business Manager
  • Business Owner.
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Craft Baker

Craft Baker
Food and Beverage
School

Unit standards in School

  • NCEA Level 1 could be useful
  • Food Technology – Health and Safety
  • Baking
Entry level jobs

Apprenticeship

  • Craft baker
  • Plant baker
Advancing jobs

Higher learning

  • Test Bakery Technician
  • Team Leader
  • Specialist Technical Advisor
  • Supervisor.
Senior jobs

Higher learning

  • Production Manager
  • Plant Supervisor
  • Teacher/Tutor
  • Business Manager
  • Business Owner.
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Food and Beverage Manufacturing

Food and Beverage Manufacturing
Food and Beverage
School

There are no minimum entry requirements 

  • Food Technology – Health and Safety
Entry level jobs

Traineeship

  • Process Worker
  • Miller
  • Brewery Worker.
Advancing jobs

Higher learning

  • Team Leader
  • Specialist Technical Advisor
  • Plant Supervisor
  • Production Manager
  • Teacher/Tutor.
Senior jobs

Higher learning

  • Business Manager
  • Business Owner.
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Locksmithing

Locksmithing
Engineering
School

These can be useful from school:

Ideally NCEA Level 2 in:

  • Maths
  • Science (physics)
  • Technology (metal work)
  • English.
Entry level jobs

Apprenticeship

  • Locksmith
Advancing jobs

Higher learning

  • Specialist Locksmith
  • Team Leader
  • Supervisor.
Senior jobs

Higher learning

  • Business Manager
  • Business Owner.
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Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineering

Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineering
Engineering
School

These can be useful from school:

Ideally NCEA Level 2 in:

  • Maths
  • Science (physics)
  • Technology (metal work)
  • English.
Entry level jobs

Apprenticeship

  • Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineer
  • Air Conditioning Systems Designer
  • Industrial Refrigeration Engineer
  • Commercial Refrigeration Engineer
  • Transport Refrigeration Engineer.
Advancing jobs

Higher learning

  • Specialist Engineer
  • Supervisor.
Senior jobs

Higher learning

  • Foreman
  • Site Supervisor
  • Business Manager
  • Business Owner
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Mechanical Building Services

Mechanical Building Services
Engineering
School

These can be useful from school:

Ideally NCEA Level 2 in:

  • Maths
  • Science (physics)
  • Technology (metal work)
  • English
Entry level jobs

Apprenticeship

  • Mechanical Building Services Engineer
  • System Designer
  • Commercial Engineer
  • Industrial Engineer
Advancing jobs

Higher learning

  • Supervisor
Senior jobs

Higher learning

  • Foreman
  • Site Supervisor
  • Business Manager
  • Business Owner
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Fire Protection Engineering

Fire Protection Engineering
Engineering
School

These can be useful from school:

Ideally NCEA Level 2 in:

  • Maths
  • Science (physics)
  • Technology (metal work)
  • English.
Entry level jobs

Apprenticeship

  • Fire Protection Engineer
Advancing jobs

Higher learning

  • Team Leader
  • Supervisor.
Senior jobs

Higher learning

  • Business Manager
  • Business Owner
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Dairy Systems Technician

Dairy Systems Technician
Engineering
School

These can be useful from school:

Ideally NCEA Level 2 in:

  • Maths
  • Science (physics)
  • Technology (metal work)
  • English.
Entry level jobs

Apprenticeship

  • Dairy Systems Engineer
  • Milking Machine System Technician
  • Pump Technician
  • Farm Water System Technician
  • Dairy Effluent System Technician.
Advancing jobs

Higher learning

  • Supervisor
Senior jobs

Higher learning

  • Foreman
  • Site Supervisor
  • Business Manager
  • Business Owner.
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Metal Forming/Casting

Metal Forming/Casting
Engineering
School

These can be useful from school:

Ideally NCEA Level 2 in:

  • Maths
  • Science (physics)
  • Technology (metal work)
  • English.
Entry level jobs

Apprenticeship

  • Foundryman
  • Pattern Maker
  • Mould Maker
  • Metal worker
  • Metal Forger
  • Blacksmith
  • Metal Extruder
  • Metal Worker.

 

Advancing jobs

Higher learning

  • Specialist Engineer
  • Supervisor
  • Leading Hand
  • Workshop Supervisor
  • Welding Supervisor.
Senior jobs

Higher learning

  • Foreman
  • Site Supervisor
  • Business Manager
  • Business Owner.
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Toolmaking

Toolmaking
Engineering
School

These can be useful from school:

Ideally NCEA Level 2 in:

  • Maths
  • Science (physics)
  • Technology (metal work)
  • English
Entry level jobs

Apprenticeship

  • Toolmaker
  • Machine Shop
  • CNC Programmer/Operator
  • Research and Development Manufacturing
Advancing jobs

Higher learning

  • Specialist Toolmaker
  • Supervisor
Senior jobs

Higher learning

  • Foreman
  • Site Supervisor
  • Business Manager
  • Business Owner
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Maintenance Engineering

Maintenance Engineering
Engineering
School

These can be useful from school:

Ideally NCEA Level 2 in:

  • Maths
  • Science (physics)
  • Technology (metal work)
  • English.
Entry level jobs

Apprenticeship

  • Maintenance Engineer
  • Machine Building and Installation Engineer
  • Fluid Power Technician.
Advancing jobs

Higher learning

  • Specialist Fabricator
  • Supervisor
  • Leading Hand
  • Workshop Supervisor
  • Welding Supervisor.
Senior jobs

Higher learning

  • Foreman
  • Site Supervisor
  • Business Manager
  • Business Owner.
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Fitting and Machining Engineering

Fitting and Machining Engineering
Engineering
School

These can be useful from school:

Ideally NCEA Level 2 in:

  • Maths
  • Science (physics)
  • Technology (metal work)
  • English
Entry level jobs

Apprenticeship

  • Fitting and machining engineer
  • Fitter and turner
  • CNC programmer/operator
  • Manufacturing engineer
Advancing jobs

Higher learning

  • Specialist Engineer
  • Engineering Supervisor
  • Leading Hand
  • Workshop Supervisor
  • Welding Supervisor
Senior jobs

Higher learning

  • Foreman
  • Site Supervisor
  • Business Manager
  • Business Owner
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Machining Engineering

Machining Engineering
Engineering
School

These can be useful from school:

Ideally NCEA Level 2 in:

  • Maths
  • Science (physics)
  • Technology (metal work)
  • English
Entry level jobs

Apprenticeship

  • Machining Engineer
  • Fitting and Assembly Work
  • Machine Shop
  • Fitter and Turner
  • CNC Programmer/Operator
  • Manufacturing Engineer
Advancing jobs

Higher learning

  • Specialist Engineer
  • Engineering Supervisor
  • Leading Hand
  • Workshop Supervisor
  • Welding Supervisor
Senior jobs

Higher learning

  • Foreman
  • Site Supervisor
  • Business Manager
  • Business Owner
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General Engineering

General Engineering
Engineering
School

These can be useful from school:

Ideally NCEA Level 2 in:

  • Maths
  • Science (physics)
  • Technology (metal work)
  • English
Entry level jobs

Apprenticeship

  • General Engineer

Advancing jobs

Higher learning

  • Specialist Engineer
  • Engineering Supervisor
  • Leading Hand
  • Workshop Supervisor
  • Welding Supervisor
Senior jobs

Higher learning

  • Foreman
  • Site Supervisor
  • Business Manager
  • Business Owner
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Fabricating

Fabricating
Engineering
School

These can be useful from school:

Ideally, NCEA Level 2 in Maths

  • Science (physics).
  • Technology (metalwork).
  • English.
  • Entry level jobs

    Apprenticeship

    • Fabricator (light, heavy or steel construction).
    Advancing jobs

    Higher learning

    • Specialist Fabricator.
    • Supervisor.
    • Leading Hand.
    • Workshop Supervisor.
    • Welding Supervisor.
    Senior jobs

    Higher learning

    • Foreman.
    • Site Supervisor.
    • Business Manager.
    • Business Owner.
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