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04 FOREWORD
Principal of Auckland’s Rangitoto College, David Hodge.
07 SOFTWARE DEVELOPER
Working on the Sniper team.
08 MIDWIFERY STUDENT
Supporting mothers and babies.
10 ARCHITECT
Inspired by NewYork’s Empire State Building.
12 AGRIBUSINESS PARTNER
Taking the banking business to the farm.
14 JOB HUNTERS
Tips for your first job interview.
16 APPRENTICE HAIRDRESSER
Vying for HITO Apprentice of theYear.
18 FINANCIAL FALSEHOODS
How to wise up and be money savvy.
20 ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN
Are you passionate and good with numbers?
22 COPING STRATEGIES
Maintaining perspective in times of change.
44 APPRENTICE SIGN MAKER
Applying graphics and wrapping cars.
45 APPRENTICE REFRIGERATION
AND AIR CONDITIONING
Three trades in one.
46 EDUCATION
Studying to be a teacher through a Bachelor of Arts.
47 COMPOSITES MANAGER
Versatility in composites.
39 DESIGN THE COVER COMPETITION
Will it be your design gracing the cover of the next issue of
Leaving School magazine?
40 CIVIL ENGINEER
Hundreds of graduates needed in the industry.
41 COLLISION REPAIR TECHNICIAN
Panel beater competes on global stage.
42 DIGGER OPERATOR
Companies on the hunt for skilled operators.
24 FISHING INDUSTRY
Steadily advancing through the ranks.
26 EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
Guiding the next generation.
28 LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT
Designing resorts, golf courses, wineries...
29 CULINARY ART
A career in food and hospitality.
30 SHEPHERD
Animals, pastures, vehicles and more.
48 SPORT EXERCISE STUDENT
A career that keeps you moving.
49 SCIENCE STUDENT
Applying science to our everyday lives.
50 MUSIC STUDENT
Contributing to NZ’s classical music scene.
51 FASHION DESIGN STUDENT
Aspiring to be on the global stage.
52 FRUGAL LIVING
Tips that will keep your money in your wallet.
32 NOTICEBOARD
Key dates and timetables for 2016.
34 SPECIALIST ARCHAEOLOGIST
Maintaining and celebrating our heritage.
35 TOUR GUIDE
Swimming with wild Dusky dolphins.
36 STUDY AND EXAM TIPS
Study effectively and nail your exams.
38 ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE
Huge scope in the realm of marketing.
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CONTENTS CREDITS 3
54 SPORT BUSINESS STUDENT
Combining two passions into a career.
55 VETERINARIAN
Focusing on the health of animals.
56 DEBT FACTS
An exposé on the hidden dangers of going
into debt.
59 JOBS IN FOCUS
A closer look at a wonderful array
of occupations.

4. FOREWORD
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I learnt some fundamental truths about what happens at work that have been
critical to the enjoyment and success I have had in my career.
I had to stack up the bricks and blocks around the building site ready for the
two bricklayers to lay them. I had to mix the concrete mortar and deliver it to
their boards. I had to clean up.They did not care that my back ached and my
hands were raw.When you are employed you are serving someone. It’s about
them and their needs – it’s not about you.
I quickly discovered that at work you are judged on how well you provide that
service.Your hair style, taste in music, or the car you drive is immaterial. If the
bricks were in place and the mortar mixed it enabled them to get on with their
work.This made me a valued member of the team. Respect is earnt.
I found out, on the very first morning, that if you don’t get things right
someone is going to tell you. It will probably be blunt and nowhere nearly as
nice as the harshest teacher at school. Mortar has to be the right consistency
and my first batch was too wet. I was quickly advised about how much of it
I would be drinking if it happened again.
MY FIRST JOB OUT OF SCHOOL WAS AS A BRICKLAYERS’LABOURER. IT WASN’T THE MOST GLAMOUROUS
JOB, BUT IT WAS THE BEST INTRODUCTION TO THE WORLD OF WORK THAT I COULD HAVE GOT.
INSIGHTS TO A WONDERFUL CAREER
WHENYOUWORK,YOULEARN
written by DAVID HODGE photographed by ALAN STEVENS
David Hodge
Principal, Rangitoto College, Auckland
In a job you are surrounded by
great teachers. If you are humble and
prepared to watch, listen and try,
they will help you immeasurably.
As time went on I found out there is a real satisfaction that you get from doing
a good job. I still drive past some of the houses‘we’built and remember the
pride that came from looking down a perfect straight wall of bricks or perfectly
formed arch.
We worked on some hilly sites where blocks had to be barrowed up steep
hills.We worked on multi storied buildings when the bricks had to be thrown
up the scaffold.We worked in mud and clay that gripped onto everything.
But this taught me that the camaraderie that you share with the people you
work with can be a special type of friendship and that it strengthens and
sustains you when the going gets tough.
I was a labourer but because I was keen to learn, I learnt how to lay bricks.
Ilearntaboutbuildingfromthecarpentersandhowtogetaperfectfinishon
a floor from the concrete layers. My bricklaying bosses were self-employed
and they taught me about the fundamentals of running a business. All these
skills have been very useful in my life.
However, the most valuable insight I gained from my first job was the
realisation that when you start work you start learning. In a job you are
surrounded by great teachers. If you are humble and prepared to watch, listen
and try, they will help you immeasurably.Wherever you begin, and
throughout your career, be open to advice and guidance, work hard and you
will have a wonderful career.

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SOFTWAREDEVELOPER
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Working on Xero’s main web
application,acloud-basedaccounting
softwaresolutionforsmalltomedium
businesses, he gets to work with
a huge range of technologies while
building features for the system.
“We also look after a large portion
of support across the product, so
if customers are having issues often
we’re on the frontlines of diagnosing
and solving the problem as soon as
possible.This means I get to ship
code fast and ship code often.”
Asix-monthCertificateinInformation
Technology(“reallyusefulasataster”),
followed by a three-year Bachelor
in InformationTechnology from
WhitireiaPolytechnic,have set Joshua
up well for this work. But the road
to IT wasn’t a direct one, despitea
lifelonginterestincomputersand
a reputation as the go-to guy for
all things technical.
While figuring out what he wanted
to do, Joshua worked fulltime in
an abattoir for a year after leaving
Wanganui High School, before
setting his sights on IT. “I sort of
forgot what my calling was.”
Embarking on study atWhitireia,
Joshua immediately fell in love
with computer programming,
“The problem solving and the logic
one can use to create and build a
WHENYOU HEAR OF SOMEONEWORKING IN A SNIPERTEAMYOU DON’T INSTANTLYTHINK OF INFORMATION
TECHNOLOGY (IT), DO YOU?THE ARMY, MAYBE… BUT IT’S WITHIN XERO’S SNIPER TEAM IN WELLINGTON
THAT24-YEAR-OLD JOSHUA CANDISHWORKS AS A SOFTWARE DEVELOPER,A.K.A COMPUTER PROGRAMMER.
DECODINGYOURCAREERINIT
ONTHESNIPERTEAM
Tofindoutmoreonstudying
Information Technology
at Whitireia,visit
www.whitireia.ac.nz
■ JOSHUA CANDISH IS A
SOFTWARE DEVELOPER
ON XERO’S SNIPER TEAM
IN WELLINGTON.
■ HE HAS A CERTIFICATE
IN INFORMATION
TECHNOLOGY AND A
BACHELOR IN INFORMATION
TECHNOLOGY FROM
WHITIREIA POLYTECHNIC.
■ JOSHUA BELIEVES BEING
STRONG IN MATHS, ENGLISH
AND HAVING A DECENT
UNDERSTANDING OF
COMPUTERS ARE HELPFUL
IN THIS FIELD.
KEY FACTS
piece of software as a means to
virtually any end got me hooked.”
While Joshua’s favourite subject at
school was computer studies, this
wasn’t a prerequisite for his course.
“However I would say being fairly
strong in maths, English and having
a decent understanding of computers
would make you feel more at home
starting-off in this field.”
He admits certain aspects of tertiary
study were hard. “I won’t lie, there
wereafewnearsleeplessnightsspent
coding or writing reports or wiring
networks together or configuring
servers ... but it is all part of the fun!
I think with any degree-level course,
not just IT, you need to be willing
to put in the hard yards to succeed.
“It was definitely an enjoyable
experience overall and I acquired
a wealth of knowledge as well as
kick-started my career. But I was
certainly ecstatic when I laid down
my pen after my final exam.There
were ups and downs, financially,
written by SARA CARBERY photographed by MARTY MELVILLE
emotionally, but such is life. It’s a
small investment, relative to the
rest of your life, which has massive
positive impacts on your future.”
Whenaskedwhathisidealjobwould
be,Joshuareplies,“I’malreadydoingit!”
One day, perhaps, he might create
his own software product, possibly
something to do with music or
fitness. “But ultimately, building
software with intelligent people
is what I love doing and I get to
do it every day.”
His advice to students considering
ITistodoyourresearchandtakeyour
time deciding, but most importantly,
make sure you have a passion for it.
“Don’t just do it because you heard
the money is good.”
“WE’RE ON THE
FRONTLINES OF
DIAGNOSING AND
SOLVING THE PROBLEM
AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.
THIS MEANS I GET
TO SHIP CODE
FAST AND SHIP
CODE OFTEN.”
– Joshua Candish

8. Ruby (22) is currently in her final year of a Bachelor of Health Science
(Midwifery) through AUT.
She grew up inWellington, attending Otari School, Raroa Intermediate
and Onslow College. “During high school, I really enjoyed the sciences and
developed a strong interest in working in the health field. Leaving high school,
IwasstillunsureofwhichareaofhealthIwantedacareerin.Whiledoingvolunteer
work in Israel, midwifery was suggested to me. I decided this was a career
where I could combine my interests. ”
When Ruby returned home, she read the book HalftheSky by Nicholas Kristof
andSherylWuDunnanditconfirmedforherthathercareerchoicewastheright
one. “It brought to light the human right issues around women and girls, and
the impact that childbirth has on a woman’s life. ”
Hercurrentstudiesincludecompletionof2400practicehoursinanine-semester
degree with a minimum of 40‘hands-on’births.This entails blocks of theory
combined with blocks of clinical practice.
“It is a‘hands-on’degree.We begin clinical placements in second semester of
year one, where we are either working in a hospital/birthing unit or are with
a self-employed midwife.Working with a midwife, we follow her caseload of
women, and this involves being on call 24-hours a day/seven days a week.
“We are also required to complete a number of complicated births, hours in
the neonatal intensive unit and get experience in different areas of women’s
health.We are placed in hospitals across Auckland where we experience more
complex cases, also at smaller primary birthing units and attend home births.”
Ruby is really enjoying her course, complete with all its challenges – being
on-call, working around a hectic schedule, being at births at all sorts of hours
and for an unknown amount of hours while also having assignments due.
“But, knowing the part that you play in the woman’s experience is very
rewarding. Seeing new life come into this world and the birth of mothers
and families is pretty incredible to witness . ”
RubywilltraveltotheSolomonIslandsinNovemberforafour-weekplacement
at the main hospital in Honiara, as part of her degree. She will graduate in
March 2016, and wishes to join a midwifery practice.
In the future, she hopes to serve her community by assisting women to
achieve empowering birth experiences. Ruby also hopes to do further
volunteer work overseas.
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STUDENT:MIDWIFERY
THE JOY OF ASSISTING A NEW LIFE ENTER THE WORLD AND SEEING THE IMPACT CHILDBIRTH CAN HAVE ON
AWOMAN’S LIFE LED RUBY MELSOMTO CHOOSE MIDWIFERY AS A CAREER.HER INTEREST IN HEALTH,CARING
FOR PEOPLE ANDWITNESSINGTHE EMPOWERMENT OFWOMEN AND FAMILIES REINFORCEDTHAT DECISION.
SEEINGNEWLIFEENTERTHEWORLD
THEMAGICOFMIDWIFERY
written by ROBYN YOUSEF photographed by ALAN STEVENS
FormoreinformationonstudyingMidwifery
atAUT,visitaut.ac.nz/start2016
KEY FACTS
■ RUBY MELSOM IS IN HER FINAL YEAR OF A
BACHELOR OF HEALTH SCIENCE (MIDWIFERY)
THROUGH AUT.
■ SHE SUGGESTS A FOCUS ON SCIENCE
SUBJECTS IN SCHOOL, IN PARTICULAR
CHEMISTRY AND BIOLOGY, AND ENGLISH AND
MATHEMATICS FOR THOSE INTERESTED IN
MIDWIFERY AS A CAREER.
“Knowing the part that you play in the
woman’s experience is very rewarding.
Seeing new life come into this world and
the birth of mothers and families is pretty
incredible to witness.” – Ruby Melsom
She suggests students interested in a midwifery career should concentrate
on science subjects in school, in particular chemistry and biology. English
and mathematics are also useful subjects.

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KEY FACTS
INSPIRED BY ICONIC STRUCTURES SUCH AS NEW YORK’S EMPIRE STATE BUILDING, LIAM McROBERTS
HAD A CAREER AS AN ARCHITECT IN MIND FROM A YOUNG AGE.WITH HIS FATHER IN CONSTRUCTION AND
HIS GRANDFATHER A BUILDER AND CARPENTER, IT WAS INEVITABLE THAT HE WOULD FOLLOW A CAREER
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CREATINGTHEHOUSESOFTOMORROW
■ LIAM McROBERTS IS AN ARCHITECT AT JASMAX — ONE OF NEW ZEALAND’S
LARGEST ARCHITECTURAL PRACTICES.
■ HE HAS A BACHELOR OF ARCHITECTURE STUDIES AND MASTER OF
ARCHITECTURE FROM VICTORIA UNIVERSITY.
■ LIAM’S YEAR 13 SUBJECTS WERE GRAPHICS, TECHNICAL DRAWING, PRODUCT
DEVELOPMENT (WOODWORK AND METALWORK), MATHS AND PHYSICS.
HE WOULD RECOMMEND ALSO TAKING ART.
ANEMPIRESTATEOFMIND
written by KIM TAYLOR photographed by ALAN STEVENS
Liam has always had a fascination with skyscrapers
and opted for subjects atTauranga Boys’College
that would eventually lead him toWellington’s
Victoria University’s School of Architecture.
For 26-year-old Liam, graphics, technical drawing,
product development (woodwork and metalwork),
along with maths and physics were his high school
subjects of choice.“I didn’t take art as a subject but
I would highly recommend it,”he says.
“ThefirstyearoftheBachelorofArchitectureStudies
degreeisbasicallyaplaygroundforshowingoffand
being as creative as you can be.The brief is open,
and not as black-and-white as NCEA.
“That’snottosayitwasn’tchallengingbutarchitecture
isforthoseinterestedinartandbeingcreative,while
alsobeingtechnicallyminded.I’djustsaygiveitago.”
The Bachelor of Architecture Studies atVictoria
University is three years in length, and the master’s
degree is another two.
“You’ve got to be committed and prepared for a
number of big nights but sometimes the best ideas
come in the early hours of the morning.
“Victoriahasagreatcombinationofbothpractical
and conceptual education, merging the two
really well.”
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Liam found employment within a few weeks of
finishing his thesis, he is working at Jasmax – one
of New Zealand’s largest architectural practices.
“The work environment at Jasmax is excellent.
There’s a fantastic creative atmosphere; butter
paper is everywhere and the sound of design
chat fills the studio.”
“Everyone is treated with respect regardless of
position and it’s filled with so much talent and
knowledge, you’ve got to be a sponge and soak
it up.”
Liam is excited about his career as an architect and
hopes to stay focused on the residential sector for
the foreseeable future.
“I would love to work on some really dense,
sustainablehousingprojectsasIthinkNewZealand
has a long way to catch-up in the housing sector.
There are some beautiful projects in the pipeline,
particularly inWynyard Quarter in Auckland.”
While living and studying inWellington, Liam had
accesstoworld-classexhibitionspacesandfacilities,
learning from some of New Zealand’s best. At the
endofeveryyear,hewouldheadnorthtotheBayof
Plenty for some sunshine and practical work to
enhance his growing base of knowledge.
“My advice to students wanting to get into
architecture is to just go with the flow,”he says.
Liam further advises students to go for it, but also
to be prepared to put in the hard yards.
“I’d definitely recommend the M.Arch (Prof)
– Master of Architecture degree atVictoria
University, however you’ve got to be passionate
and open minded and the late nights don’t stop
when you’re qualified!”
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WHILE ALSO
BEING TECHNICALLY
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SAY GIVE IT A GO.”
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12. AGRIBUSINESSPARTNER
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Veterinary Science and Agricultural Science.
“The sciences definitely helped with my university
studies but if you haven’t taken them right
through, you may still be fine; but check the
requirements for your intended course.”
He believes Agricultural Science is one of the most
diverse degrees on offer in regards to the variety
of careers it can lead to.“Whether you are more
interested in science, numbers, people or the
practical aspects of farming, there are jobs out
there to suit everyone. People with agriculture
degrees are sought after for all manner of
occupations, and sometimes for jobs that you
wouldn’t expect.”
Cameron (22) is now working for BNZ as an
Agribusiness Partner (a rural banker), based in
Ashburton. His clients are farmers, and live from
Timaru to the Rakaia River.“My role is to be their
contact point in the bank and make sure that they
are looked after, as well as monitoring how their
business is going and looking to help them expand
and grow if they want to.”
Long term, Cameron would like to farm himself
one day.“It is something that I have a true passion
for, but in the meantime I am enjoying the
opportunity to work with some top farmers in the
Canterburyregionandhelpthemwiththeirbusiness.”
His advice to students interested in working in
the agricultural sector is get in touch with people
working in the industry, talk to them about the
various aspects of their job and try and do work
experience for a day.
“Aboveallelse,giveitago.Youneverknowwhatis
possibleuntilyoutry,andsometimesalongtheway
youfindopportunitiesthatyouneverevenconsidered.
“A saying that my father has always used and that
I try to live by, is: ‘Whether you think that you can,
or you think that you cannot, you’re right!’ ”
CAMERON BLACK HAD HIS SIGHTS SET ON BEING A VET WHEN HE LEFT SOUTHLAND BOYS’HIGH SCHOOL IN
INVERCARGILL. HAVING GROWN UP ON HIS FAMILY’S 566-HECTARE SHEEP AND BEEF FARM IN SOUTHLAND,
HE KNEW HE WANTED TO WORK IN THE AGRICULTURAL SECTOR, AND DECIDED BEING A VET WOULD ALLOW
HIM TO BE INVOLVED IN FARMING AND MAKE A CONTRIBUTION.
PROVIDINGAJOBTOSUITEVERYONE
AGRICULTURALSCIENCE
Formoreinformationon
studyingAgricultural Science
atMassey University,
visit www.massey.ac.nz
But despite getting grades he was proud of in
his first semester at Massey University, Cameron
missed out on qualifying for entry to theVeterinary
Science course.
Proving that as one door closes another opens,
Cameron enrolled in Agricultural Science, thinking
he would do that for a year before applying for
VeterinaryScienceagain.“IfoundthatIreallyenjoyed
the Agri Science degree and haven’t looked back
since.The people I have met and the opportunities
thathavecomeoutofthatdegreehavebeenamazing.”
Cameron spent four years at Massey, including one
yearofpostgraduatestudy.In2013,hewasnamed
MasseyAgricultureStudentoftheYearinrecognition
of his high academic achievement, and for
the contribution he made to the wellbeing of
other students.
Cameron says the subjects he took in his final
year at high school – English, statistics, biology,
chemistry and physics – set him up well for both
■ CAMERON BLACK HAS A BACHELOR OF
AGRISCIENCE MAJORING IN AGRICULTURE
FROMMASSEYUNIVERSITY,ANDBELIEVES
IT IS ONE OF THE MOST DIVERSE DEGREES
ON OFFER.
■ HE WORKS FOR BNZ AS AN AGRIBUSINESS
PARTNER (A RURAL BANKER).
■ CAMERON TOOK ENGLISH, STATISTICS,
BIOLOGY, CHEMISTRY AND PHYSICS IN
YEAR 13.
KEY FACTS
written by SARA CARBERY photographed by TEGAN CLARKE

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often point you in a good direction – personal networks are important seeing
as many jobs are filled by word of mouth.
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FINDINGYOUR FIRST JOB IS A HUGE STEP OUT INTO
THE BIGWIDEWORLD OF EMPLOYMENT.
SAGEADVICEFORJOBHUNTER
FINDINGTHATFIRS
written by ROBYN YOUSEF
1. BE WELL PRESENTED AND SHARPLY GROOMED.
2. DRESS ONE LEVEL UP FOR THE POSITION.
IF YOU ARE APPLYING FOR THE POSITION
AS AN OFFICE CLERK, WEAR A SUIT, IRONED
SHIRT AND TIE, OR A SMART CORPORATE SUIT.
3. ESTABLISH A GOOD INTERACTION WITH
YOUR INTERVIEWER. PEOPLE HIRE THOSE
THEY LIKE.
“Don’tbetoopickytobeginwith.Getintotheworkforc
Itmightn’tbeyourNirvana,butwithhardworkandeffo

15. He also stresses just how important it is to be resilient in your job search and
not to allow rejection to lower your self-esteem.“Put your chin up, chest out
and always maintain confidence.”
The impact your self-presentation has cannot be underestimated.“Personal
presentation is very important. I have interviewed thousands of people and
know it is often a job-clincher, ” Peter says. Read through further personal
presentation tips at the bottom of this page.
Find a job
you love!
Thank God It’s Monday
We have loads of jobs
and apprenticeships
online now!
trademe.co.nz/tgim
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STJOB
ceandlearnsomeskillsandgetsomerealexperience.
fort,therightjobwillcome.”–PETEROSBORNE
4. DO CAREFUL RESEARCH INTO THE JOB AND
COMPANY YOU ARE APPLYING WITH. THIS REALLY
DEMONSTRATES YOUR KEEN INTEREST, AND HELPS YOU
UNDERSTAND WHAT YOU’D BE DOING AND THE
ENVIRONMENT YOU’D BE WORKING IN.
5. PREPARE TO TALK ABOUT HOW YOU CAN ADD VALUE
TO THEIR COMPANY — WHY YOU’D BE
OF BENEFIT TO THEM.
KEY FACTS
CVjohnstudentpage2
■ YOUR FIRST POSITION MIGHT NOT BE YOUR DREAM
JOB BUT IT’S IMPORTANT TO GET ESTABLISHED IN
THE WORKFORCE.
■ BE RESILIENT IN YOUR JOB SEARCH.
■ PERSONAL PRESENTATION IS VERY IMPORTANT AND
IS OFTEN A JOB-CLINCHER.

16. HAIRDRESSER
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SATISFACTIONTRAVELOPPORTUNITIESONOFFER
FROMTHEMOMENTHANNAHOXLEYFIRSTWALKEDINTHEDOORATDOHAIRSALONIN
INVERCARGILL,SHEKNEWSHE’DFOUNDHERCALLING. ANDNOW,INTHEFIRSTYEAR
OFHERAPPRENTICESHIP,SHEHASWONTHERECENTNEWZEALANDHAIRANDBEAUTY
INDUSTRYTRAININGORGANISATION(HITO)HOTNEWTALENTCOMPETITIONANDBEEN
ANNOUNCEDASHITOSOUTHERN-SOUTHAPPRENTICEOFTHEYEAR2015.
DIANNE MANSON
PICKUPTHESCISSORSFOILS
ROBYN YOUSEF
ShecompeteswithsixotherregionalapprenticesfortheoverallHITOApprentice
of theYear title at the industry awards in November.
The21-year-oldhadalwaysshownaninterestinhairdressing,butdidn’tbelieve
it was a career path for her.“As a child, I was always playing with dolls’hair and
thenasIgotolderIstarteddoingmyfriends’hairatlunchtimesandbeforeschool.”
AftermuchcareerconfusioninYear13,shedecidedtostudyprimaryeducation.
“I made this decision because I enjoy children so much and others advised me
■ HANNAH OXLEY IS COMPLETING AN
APPRENTICESHIP IN HAIRDRESSING THROUGH
THE NEW ZEALAND HAIR AND BEAUTY INDUSTRY
TRAINING ORGANISATION.
■ SHE RECENTLY WON THE HITO HOT NEW TALENT
COMPETITION, AND HAS BEEN ANNOUNCED AS
HITO SOUTHERN-SOUTH APPRENTICE OF THE
YEAR 2015.
KEY FACTS
“THERE ARE A LOT OF TRAVEL OPPORTUNITIES
AND LIFE EXPERIENCES AVAILABLE WITH
HAIRDRESSING. I PLAN TO WORK HARD AND SEE
WHERE MY CAREER TAKES ME.” — Hannah Oxley
to try it.While I enjoyed my studies by the third year I knew the career
was not for me.”
Hannah then found her job at Do Hair, where she sees herself staying for
the foreseeable future.
“I was seeking creativity and a hairdresser was the perfect place to find it.
FromthemomentIwalkedinthedoorIknewIhadfoundmycalling.
“Iworkedincrediblyhard and Caren (my boss) offered me an apprenticeship.
I love what I do and cannot see myself doing anything else.”
Hannah attended Southland Girls’High School between 2007 and 2009 and
St Hilda’s Collegiate School in Dunedin for her final schooling years. In 2012
shestarted at the Otago UniversityTeachers’College.
“Mytrainingispredominantlysalon-based.Mycurrentpositionincludesreception
work,colouring,helpingotherstylistsandassistingoneditorialphotoshoots.HITO
alsoorganisesformetositmytheoryandpracticalassessmentsoutsideofwork.
“Myqualificationwilltakethreemoreyears.Ispendmostofmyweekinthesalon,
learningpracticalskillslikecutting,colouring,permingetc.Ialsospendoneday
per week at the local polytechnic doing theory and practical assessments.”
Hannah will graduate at the end of 2017 and her goal is to allow her career
to take her as far as possible.“There are a lot of travel opportunities and life
experiences available with hairdressing. I plan to work hard and see where
my career takes me.”
She advises school leavers keen on hairdressing to talk to their local salons
about apprenticeships.
“For students still at school, Star courses and/or after-school work in a salon
provideagreatwaytogetyourfootinthedoortoworkuptoanapprenticeship.
The apprenticeship is a great option because you get to work and study at
the same time without a huge student loan.”
Formoreinformationonanapprenticeshipinhairdressing
through HITO,visitwww.hito.org.nz

17. It’s not just
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18. FINANCIALHEALTH
18
Beinghonestwithyourselfandavoidingtheselies
canmakeyourincomegoawholelotfurther,and
yourlifeeasier.
The“Ineedthis”porkie.
Mostofthethingswethinkweneedarereally
wants.You don’t need an iPhone or a coffee,
oranythingsoldbyupmarketfashionandtech
retailers,orjustaboutanyonlineretailer.Probably
halfofwhat’sinyoursupermarkettrolleywillbe
wants,notneeds.Yourrealneedsarebasicfood,
aroofoveryourhead,tuitionfees,busfaresand
achangeortwoofclothesandshoes.Ifyou
MAKINGENDSMEETWHILEYOU’RE
STUDYING IS TOUGH. BUT,THE
FINANCIAL PORKIES WE TELL
OURSELVESMAKEITEVENHARDER
TO BALANCE THE BOOKS.
AREYOUTELLINGYOURSELFPORKIES?
FINANCIALFALSEHOODS
written by
DIANA CLEMENT

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FINANCIALHEALTH
It’s human nature to think, “My situation is different” or “I really
do need this”. The reality is that if you can learn to be honest with
yourself you’ll find it easier to survive financially while studying.
You’ll also learn good financial habits and putting them into
action will benefit you for the rest of your life.
understand this, then it’s okay to have small treats.
Just don’t fool yourself by calling them needs.
The“Acarisanecessity”porkie.
Plenty of students live without a car. Cars are a
frightening drain on your income. It’s not only the
cost of petrol, oil, transmission fluid, wiper blades
and other consumables. Every year you’ll pay
hundreds of dollars forWoFs, registration and
insurance.Cars,especiallyolderones,needrepairs
sooner or later. If you can delay the purchase of
oneuntilyou’reworkinginafulltimejobyouwill
come out of study thousands of dollars less in
debt.Buyabicycleinstead.
The “Mystudent
loanis‘freemoney’ ”porkie.
Find someone 10 years old than yourself and ask
them if they still think their student loan was free
money. It has to be paid back and that will hit hard
in your 20s and 30s.There will be better things you
want to do with your money then than pay for the
sins of your student life.
The “It’sonly$5”porkie.
It’s really important to remember that every cent
you spend now will have to be paid back later and
that is going to hurt. Go back through your bank
statements and add up those“only $5”or“only
$20”purchases.The total will be a lot more
than you think.
The“Overdraftsand
creditcardlimitsare‘mymoney’ ”porkie.
The sooner you understand that your overdraft
and credit card limits are debt that can spiral out
of control, the better.This isn’t money you have
earned.You’ll be borrowing against your future
and will regret it when tomorrow comes along.
The“Myfriendsare
doingit,soshouldI”porkie.
You aren’t your friends. Succumbing to peer
pressure will make you poor. Just don’t do it.
Take the overseas holiday or buy the iPhone when
you’ve got a fulltime job and income to match
the lifestyle.
Finally,it’shumannaturetothink,“Mysituationis
different”or “Ireallydoneedthis”.Therealityisthatif
you can learn to be honest with yourself you’ll find
it easier to survive financially while studying.You’ll
also learn good financial habits and putting them
into action will benefit you for the rest of your life.

20. “IF YOU’RE PASSIONATE AND NUMBER SAVVY AND ARE INTERESTED
IN ACCOUNTING, GIVE IT A TRY. IT’S AN EXCELLENT PROFESSION
TO WORK IN – WELL PAID, AND THERE’S ALWAYS GOING TO BE
A NEED FOR ACCOUNTANTS.”— Shaun Crowley
ACCOUNTINGTECHNICIAN
20
ACCOUNTING FOR YOUR SUCCESS
Having done well in maths and accounting
at Marlborough Boys’College, Shaun knew
accountancy was an area he could be successful
in. Shaun left school at the end ofYear 12, having
studied maths, accounting, architectural drawing,
English, computer studies and economics.
“The second timeWinstanley Kerridge called for
interns, I got an interview; they took a chance,
and it paid off – for them and for me.They said,
‘If you’re strong enough to be turned down and
reapply, then we’ve at least got to meet you!’ ”
Despite having no experience, Shaun interviewed
well and got a job as Junior Account Clerk.
Seven years on, Shaun is a rare 24-year-old.“I’m
lucky enough to have a nice, well-paid job, I own
my own home, and don’t have any student debt.”
After four years withWinstanley Kerridge,
ShaunworkedacrosstheTasmanforayear,inthe
accountsdepartmentofCBHGroup,thelargestgrain
corporationinAustralia.“Itwasamassiveorganisation
–300intheirheadofficeinPerth.Veryglamorous!”
‘IF AT FIRST YOU DON’T SUCCEED,TRY,TRY AGAIN.’IN HIS QUEST TO BECOME AN ACCOUNTANT, SHAUN
CROWLEY HAS LIVED THIS PROVERB.THE FIRST TIME HE APPLIED TO HIS LOCAL CHARTERED ACCOUNTANT
FIRM FOR AN INTERNSHIP, HE DIDN’T EVEN GET AN INTERVIEW. UNFAZED, HE FOUND A“FILLER”JOB IN A
PAINT SHOP UNTIL WINSTANLEY KERRIDGE IN BLENHEIM ADVERTISED FOR INTERNS AGAIN.
AJOBINDEMAND
■ SHAUN CROWLEY IS A QUALIFIED
ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN AND
IS WORKING HIS WAY TOWARDS
BECOMING A CHARTERED
ACCOUNTANT.
■ THIS WAS ACHIEVED THROUGH
THE COLLEGE OF ACCOUNTING
TECHNICIANS, RUN BY
CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS
AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND.
■ HE HAS NEARLY COMPLETED
A BACHELOR OF BUSINESS
STUDIES VIA DISTANCE LEARNING
THROUGH MASSEY UNIVERSITY.
KEY FACTS
Following a stint back home working for a
designcompany,StrategyDesignandAdvertising,
Shaun has recently taken a more senior role with
Canterbury Aluminium. He’s now managing staff
andisfocusedlessontheday-to-dayaccounts,and
moreonbusinessstrategy.“Ienjoybeinganin-house
accountant because of the variety.Working for one
business, you take a bigger picture approach; you
get to see the whole project, and undertake a lot
more analysis into the business.”
Through the College of AccountingTechnicians,
run by Chartered Accountants Australia and
NewZealand,Shaunisnowaqualifiedaccounting
technician and is working his way towards
becoming a chartered accountant. He says one
of the major benefits of studying with Chartered
Accountants Australia and New Zealand is the
mentoring you receive from other experienced
members,“I had two really great mentors who
were key to my success.”
Aswellason-the-jobtraining,Shaunis80percent
ofthe way through a Bachelor of Business Studies,
which he began at the Nelson Marlborough
InstituteofTechnology,andiscompletingthrough
Massey University via distance learning.
According to Careers New Zealand, accountants
usually earn between $60,000 and $115,000,
and job prospects are good due to a demand
for experienced workers.
“It’s a stable job with plenty of opportunities
in small towns and big cities. I feel like I could
move anywhere and get a job next week,”says
Shaun,alsopointingoutthatqualificationsthrough
Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand
are recognised internationally.
“Myadviceis,ifyou’repassionateandnumbersavvy
and are interested in accounting, give it a try. It’s
an excellent profession to work in – well paid, and
there’s always going to be a need for accountants.”
written by SARA CARBERY
photograph by MARTIN HUNTER
Formoreinformationon
becominganaccountant,visit
www.charteredaccountantsanz.com/
brightfuture
www.leavingschool.co.nz | LEAVING SCHOOL 2015 / issue #5

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COPINGSTRATEGIES
Here are a few tips to help you get through.
❚ Expect a honeymoon period of a few weeks
or months where you feel you’re on top of the
world. And then expect a dip in your mood
when the novelty wears off.This is very
common, and not necessarily a sign that
you’ve made the wrong decision.
❚ Make use of the support that’s out there.
If you’re feeling stressed or down (or both),
The Lowdown (www.thelowdown.co.nz)
is a New Zealand website packed with tips,
techniquesandsupporttogetyoubackontrack.
❚ SPARX is also well worth a look (www.sparx.
org.nz). It’s a carefully crafted computer game
where you learn skills to manage stress.
❚ Most solutions start with good self-care.When
we’restressed,thebasicsoftengooutthewindow;
things like good sleep, eating foods that fuel us,
getting a little exercise each day, and spending
time doing things that brings us joy.
❚ Try some relaxation techniques. A popular
technique is progressive muscle relaxation,
this involves slowly and systematically tensing
and relaxing each muscle group in your body.
Diaphragmatic breathing is also very effective,
and involves breathing deeply and slowly
from your diaphragm, rather than shallow,
fast breaths from your chest. Both of these
techniques should be practiced over and over
when you’re calm so they’re more likely to be
effective when you feel the stress coming.
STRESSED OUT AS YOU FINISH UP AT SCHOOL AND CONTEMPLATE THE NEXT STEP?YOU’RE NOT ALONE.
LEAVING SCHOOL IS A STAGE FILLED WITH BOTH CHALLENGE AND OPPORTUNITY. CHANGE CAN BE
UNSETTLING THOUGH, EVEN IF IT’S GOOD CHANGE.
SUCCESSFULLYMANAGINGTIMESOFCHANGE
by DR MELANIE WOODFIELD
MAINTAININGPERSPECTIVE

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COPINGSTRATEGIES
❚ There’s a lot of evidence than mindfulness
works to reduce stress.This means being fully
present in the moment – the opposite of doing
something mindlessly.There are lots of different
techniques available online or through courses
in your city, so try a few and find one that fits.
Finally, it’s easier said than done, but try to see
the bigger picture.When a situation is stressing
or distressing, we’re usually so caught up in it that
it’sreallyhardtostandbackfromwhat’shappening.
It’s like Google Earth – when we’re zoomed in,
we see the close-up view, but lose perspective.
If we zoom out, we see the bigger picture. It may
be worth trying a technique or two to start you on
the journey of pulling back, seeing things more
clearly and rationally, and feeling less stressed.
Ifyou’refeelingstressedordown(orboth),
TheLowdownwww.thelowdown.co.nz
isaNewZealandwebsitepackedwith
tips,techniquesandsupporttoget
youbackontrack.
When a situation is stressing or distressing, we’re usually
so caught up in it that it’s really hard to stand back
from what’s happening.
■ LEAVING SCHOOL IS A TIME OF
CHALLENGE AND OPPORTUNITY.
■ MANY PEOPLE FIND CHANGE
TO BE UNSETTLING, EVEN IF
IT’S GOOD CHANGE.
■ READ THROUGH THE TIPS
AND STRATEGIES PROVIDED
TO HELP YOU MANAGE THIS
TIME OF YOUR LIFE.
KEY FACTS
DR MELANIE WOODFIELD is a Child and
Adolescent Clinical Psychologist in Auckland.

24. In 2009, Jasmine completed her schooling at
the end ofYear 13, having achieved NCEA Level 3,
but was unsure what her next step would be.
“I looked into going to university but it was very
expensive and I didn’t like the careers that would
come from what I was interested in.”
Jasmine worked briefly in horticulture and the
hospitality industry, but in the end drew her career
inspiration from her little sister who chose to enter
the fishing industry straight out of school. Having
seen how much money her sister was saving,
Jasmine was galvanised.
Now, she is 23 years old and has been with
Nelson-based fishing companyTalley’s on their
factorytrawlertheAmaltalEnterprisefortwoyears.
Getting her foot in the door was down to
sheer persistence, Jasmine says she phoned
and registered her interest with the recruitment
manager atTalley’s until she secured a place
on their basic training course, and from there
she got a place on Enterprise as soon as the
course finished.
Jasminestartedoutontheweighstationbut
withinayear she was able to work her way up
to a position as a machine operator – and is the
only female currently performing that role.
And showing her fortitude and self-belief, she
resolved herself to getting the job,“That’s what
I wanted to do, I kept saying I wanted to do it
so they gave me a go.”
Jasmine boils down the key benefits of the job to
a neat three-step,“Plenty of time-off, you meet
lots of people and learn a lot.”
She has set her sights on becoming a foreman, and
plans to learn as much as she can while working
on the factory trawler with that goal in mind.
Jasmine’s typical working day is six hours-on,
six hours-off. In those six hours-off, she has to
squeeze in sleep, food and socialising“to stay
sane”but says you quickly get used to it.
The added bonus for Jasmine is that her fiancée,
Stuart, works the same shifts, so they can spend
their time-off together. Once their house is
paid-off within the next year or so, and then
renovated, Jasmine and Stuart plan to get married.
Jasmine’s training began with a two-week
basic training course in seafood processing and
seamanship – a National Certificate in Seafood
Processing Level 2 – to prepare for her first trip.
The course is offered by Primary IndustryTraining
Organisation (PITO) withTalley’s, her employer,
as the PrivateTraining Establishment (PTE).
WhenJasminestartedatTalley’s,shewasattrainee
grade but within two years has worked her way
up to A-Grade, enjoying steady increments in pay.
“You definitely can make a future for yourself in
the industry if you work hard,”she says.
In typical straight-shooting fashion Jasmine sums
it up thus,“Do as your told, don’t be afraid of
smelly fish and work hard and you’ll go far.”
FISHINGINDUSTRY
24
■ JASMINE WORKS AS A
MACHINE OPERATOR ON
TALLEY’S FACTORY TRAWLER
THE AMALTAL ENTERPRISE.
■ SHE ACHIEVED A NATIONAL
CERTIFICATE IN SEAFOOD
PROCESSING LEVEL 2 THROUGH
PITO WITH TALLEY’S AS THE PTE.
■ JASMINE PLANS TO STAY WITH
TALLEY’S AND HAS AMBITIONS
TO SECURE A PROMOTION
TO FOREMAN.
KEY FACTS
JASMINE DISHINGTON DOESN’T MINCE HER WORDS. SO WHEN ASKED WHY SHE JOINED THE FISHING
INDUSTRY, HER REASONING FOR HER DECISION IS SIMPLY PUT,“I MAINLY WANTED TO BUY A HOUSE AND
GET AHEAD IN LIFE.”
WHENPERSISTENCEPAYSOFF
TALLYINGITUPONTHESEAS
written by STU HUNT photographed by DANIEL ALLEN
Tolearnmoreabout
career opportunities
withTalley’s,visit
www.talleysdeepseacareer.co.nz
JASMINE BOILS DOWN THE
KEY BENEFITS OF THE JOB TO
A NEAT THREE-STEP, “PLENTY
OF TIME-OFF, YOU MEET LOTS
OF PEOPLE AND LEARN A LOT.”
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26. EARLYCHILDHOODEDUCATION
26
work at an after school care programme, she was
encouraged to pursue teaching.
She was initially nervous starting a Diploma in
Education (now Bachelor ofTeaching (Early
Childhood Education)) throughTe Rito Maioha
Early Childhood New Zealand. But these nerves
soon disappeared when she realised that her
place of learning was going to be a second home,
studying alongside other passionate teachers
who became Jessica’s extended family.
“Te Rito Maioha requires students to work or
volunteer in an early childhood centre for at least
12 hours a week, as part of fulltime study.This
reallyhelpsyoutoimplementthenewknowledge
that you gain, and ensures you have another
support network in your teaching team.”
Every year of the three-year programme, students
are assigned a four-week practicum course,
providing an opportunity to work in a range
of early childhood settings.
“This experience was invaluable as it helped me
to learn about my own values and beliefs, which
shape my teaching philosophy.We also attended
marae visits, which were amazing cultural
experiences and helped to strengthen my
knowledge and understanding ofTe Reo Ma-ori
and tikanga Ma-ori.”
Her advice to school leavers with an interest in
teaching is to aim high in English as this will
benefit your overall study.
Jessica graduated with her diploma in June 2011
and had a son in November that year.The next year
CARINGFORANDTEACHINGTOTS
JESSICACOOPERISTHEPERFECTFITFORHERJOBASHEADTEACHERATTUATARAKIDS,ANEARLYCHILDHOOD
CENTRE IN MIRAMAR,WELLINGTON. BOTH HER PARENTS ARETEACHERS, AND AS AN OLDER SISTERTOTHREE
BROTHERS, SHE HAS ALWAYS ENJOYED BEING AROUND AND NURTURINGYOUNG CHILDREN.
ENTHUSIASMFOREARLYCHILDHOODEDUCATION
written by ROBYN YOUSEF photographed by MARTY MELVILLE
Now at 26, she manages a team of five teachers
– all striving to provide high-quality care and
education for 28 children, aged between six
months and five years.
“Iverymuchenjoybeingateacher.Iampassionate
aboutlearning,knowingandsharingaboutchildren’s
natural development. I treasure the conversations
that I have with children, and savour their
affectionate hugs.”
JessicagrewupinKarori,Wellington,attendingKarori
West Normal School, followed by Broadmeadows
and Onslow College.
Raised in a family with a real love of children,
her interest in a career in early childhood education
was formed early on. After some babysitting and
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27. she went on to complete further study atTe Rito
Maioha, upgrading her diploma to a degree.
And she is keen to pursue further studies for her
teaching career.Te Rito Maioha will introduce a
GraduateCertificateinInfantandToddlerWellbeing
and Learning in 2016, and Jessica is very interested
in focusing her practice on this age group. She is
also interested inTe Rito Maioha’s Postgraduate
DiplomainLeadership(ECE)tofurtherstrengthen
leadership skills.
And after that, Jessica says there are “endless
choices” for further study.
EARLYCHILDHOODEDUCATION
Formoreinformationonstudying
EarlyChildhoodEducation
atTe Rito Maioha,
visitwww.ecnz.ac.nz
■ JESSICA COOPER HAS A
BACHELOR OF TEACHING
(EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION)
FROM TE RITO MAIOHA EARLY
CHILDHOOD NEW ZEALAND.
■ SHE HAS FUTURE PLANS TO
STUDY FOR THE GRADUATE
CERTIFICATE IN INFANT
AND TODDLER WELLBEING
AND LEARNING, AND THE
POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA
IN LEADERSHIP (ECE) OFFERED
BY TE RITO MAIOHA.
■ JESSICA IS HEAD TEACHER
AT TUATARA KIDS, AN EARLY
CHILDHOOD CENTRE IN
WELLINGTON.
KEY FACTS
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“I TREASURE THE CONVERSATIONS THAT I HAVE WITH CHILDREN,
AND SAVOUR THEIR AFFECTIONATE HUGS.” – Jessica Cooper

28.
written by KIM TAYLOR photographed by HOLLY WALLACE
Having recently completed a
Bachelor of Landscape Architecture,
she is now based in the beautiful
town of Queenstown, and often
pinches herself as she can’t believe
how far she’s come since growing
up on Auckland’s North Shore.
So what exactly is landscape
architecture?
“It’s a question I get asked a lot, but
put simply, it’s the design of spaces
that fall outside of a building.”
Whether designing a resort, golf
course, winery or luxury lodge,
Lincoln’s Bachelor of Landscape
Architecture equips students to
hit the ground running once they
graduate.The degree covers a
wide range of topics including
development planning, design
and project management.
Haley suggests students take art and
designorgraphicdesignathighschool.
Also subjects such as geography,
biology, English and maths provide
a pathway into this career.
She attended three high schools:
Diocesan School for Girls in Epsom
untilYear 10, ACG Senior College,
where she completed the Cambridge
International Examination system
and was granted University Entrance
by the end ofYear 12, and forYear 13
she went to“Mount Hutt College for
a year of outdoor pursuits before
commencing university study.”
“Studying at Lincoln University for
me was a great experience.
“A lot of time was spent in the
design studio and on field trips
learning the application of design.
“In addition, we took papers covering
ecology, planning, Ma-ori culture,
earth science and sustainability.”
Haley admits the scope of landscape
architecture is large and relies on
individuals to draw on knowledge
of ecology, design, technical skills,
management, problem solving
and innovation.
“My skillset and interests at school
led me down the path of landscape
architecture. Being a creative person
with a passion for the outdoors,
landscape architecture appeared
to be a career that would apply
these interests.”
“Landscape architecture is continuing
to evolve. Even throughout my four
yearsofstudy,Ifoundtherewasmore
and more focus on the sustainability
of cities, global interest in the
environment and the quality of
urban life in big cities increasing.
Haley was awarded a Future
Leaders Scholarship while studying
at Lincoln University and spent part
of her degree studying overseas
in Canada.
“It was an amazing opportunity
for me to see firsthand renowned
LANDING A JOB IN ONE OF THE MOST SCENIC PLACES IN NEW ZEALAND IS THE ICING ON THE CAKE FOR
LINCOLN UNIVERSITY GRADUATE HALEY FARMER.
AFOCUSONLANDSCAPEARCHITECTURE
CHALLENGINGANDREWARDING
■ HALEY FARMER
HAS A BACHELOR
OF LANDSCAPE
ARCHITECTURE FROM
LINCOLN UNIVERSITY,
WHILE THERE SHE WAS
AWARDED A FUTURE
LEADERS SCHOLARSHIP
AND SPENT TIME
STUDYING IN CANADA.
■ SHE THOROUGHLY
RECOMMENDS TAKING
SCHOOL SUBJECTS
ART AND DESIGN
OR GRAPHIC DESIGN.
■ SUBJECTS SUCH AS
GEOGRAPHY, BIOLOGY,
ENGLISH AND MATHS
ALSO PROVIDE A
PATHWAY INTO
THIS CAREER.
KEY FACTS
LANDSCAPEARCHITECT
28
Formoreinformationonstudying
LandscapeArchitectureat
Lincoln University visit
www.lincoln.ac.nz
North American landscape
architecture, broadening my
understanding of the profession.
“I would highly recommend studying
Landscape Architecture at Lincoln
University.The degree sets you up
well for stepping out into a job.”
Haley has landed on her feet at Darby
Partners in Queenstown, where she
is living the dream.
“My current experience working on
high-end, large-scale master
planning projects has been both
challenging and rewarding.”
“MY SKILLSET AND INTERESTS AT SCHOOL
LED ME DOWN THE PATH OF LANDSCAPE
ARCHITECTURE.” – Haley Farmer
www.leavingschool.co.nz | LEAVING SCHOOL 2015 / issue #5

29. 29
CULINARYARTS
The 22-year-old finished her degree in June and
graduated recently. Le Cordon Bleu is a culinary
arts institute for chefs and those working toward
a career in food and hospitality, and is renowned
for its intensive training – it combines new world
innovation and local cuisine with the principles,
techniques and artistry of the French.
Joanna grew up in Nelson and attended Nelson
College for Girls, before moving toWellington to
study for a Bachelor of Arts majoring in Art History
and French atVictoria University.
Toward the end of her first year there, Joanna
knew she needed a change and started looking
into culinary schools in New Zealand and overseas.
“By the end of the year I had made up my mind
to switch to Le Cordon Bleu.”
From an early age, she loved cooking but before
startingatLeCordonBleushewasmainlyinterested
in baking and pastry and was initially looking at
enrolling in the Diplôme de Pâtisserie.“After a lot of
thoughtIoptedforthedegree,knowingthebroader
rangeofsubjectsandfocusonbusinessdevelopment
would be more valuable to me long term.”
“The degree is focused on gaining a strong
understanding of how hospitality operates beyond
the kitchen, and how business concepts can be
applied to the industry as a whole.This meant
we covered a broad range of subjects including
communications, project management and
marketing, in application to the hospitality
industry.We also spent a large amount of time
in the kitchen – both cuisine and pâtisserie
– as well as front-of-house management. ”
Throughout her studies, Joanna was working
as a Function Manager for Ruth Pretty Catering,
managing all sorts of events. Since finishing study,
she has been with a small boutique ice cream
company,Wooden Spoon Freezery, with a wide
range of responsibilities.
“A large focus during my course was on business
management, so gaining a first-hand perspective
on how it all actually works has been great. I am
also working at the recently opened Egmont
Street Eatery in front-of-house management.”
“From the course, I have gained a real interest
in developing businesses in the hospitality
industry.This was also fuelled by my time spent
completing my cooperative education project
at the InterContinental Hotel inWellington –
opening my eyes up to the more corporate side
of hospitality. My goal now is to work in brand
development for food and hospitality businesses.”
And next year Joanna plans to travel to the United
Kingdom in search of exciting opportunities there.
Look out London – a passionate young Kiwi with
a raft of new business ideas is heading your way.
LEAVING SCHOOL 2015 / issue #5 | www.leavingschool.co.nz
JOANNA SAFEY HAS A PASSION FOR FOOD, AND SINCE COMPLETING A BACHELOR OF CULINARY ARTS
AND BUSINESS AT LE CORDON BLEU IN WELLINGTON, SHE’S EQUALLY PASSIONATE ABOUT THE ENTIRE
HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY.
OUTOFA PASSIONFORFOOD
written by ROBYN YOUSEF
photograph by MARTY MELVILLE
THEDELIGHTSOFTHECULINARYARTS
Formoreinformationon
studyingCulinaryArts
at Le Cordon Bleu,visit
www.lecordonbleu.co.nz
■ JOANNA SAFEY STUDIED
A BACHELOR OF CULINARY ARTS
AND BUSINESS AT LE CORDON
BLEU IN WELLINGTON.
■ THE DEGREE COVERED A
BROAD RANGE OF SUBJECTS,
WAS HANDS-ON — IN THAT SHE
SPENT A LOT OF TIME IN THE
KITCHEN — AND ALSO INCLUDED
FRONT-OF-HOUSE MANAGEMENT.
KEY FACTS
“A LARGE FOCUS
DURING MY COURSE
WAS ON BUSINESS
MANAGEMENT, SO
GAINING A FIRST-HAND
PERSPECTIVE ON HOW IT
ALL ACTUALLY WORKS
HAS BEEN GREAT.”
– Joanna Safey

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■ JAKOB FLORANCE ACHIEVED THE TARATAHI
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A NATIONAL CERTIFICATE IN AGRICULTURE
— LEVEL 4.
■ HE WORKS AS A SHEPHERD ON PIRINOA
STATION, A 3800 ACRE FINISHING FARM,
NEAR MARTINBOROUGH IN THE WAIRARAPA.
■ JAKOB ADVISES SCHOOL LEAVERS
INTERESTED IN AGRICULTURE TO ATTEND A
TASTER COURSE AT TARATAHI AGRICULTURAL
TRAINING CENTRE IN ORDER TO GET MORE
INFORMATION ABOUT THE INDUSTRY AND
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SHEPHERD
“I didn’t grow up on a farm, but my uncle used to
work on one in theWairarapa, so I went out there
every chance I could. Most weekends and holidays
I would get out of town and head for his farm.”
The taster course, one of many held during the
school holidays at numerousTaratahi campuses
throughout New Zealand, gave Jakob all the
information he needed to take that next step
to becoming a farmer. Soon after, he made the
tough decision to leaveTaita College inYear 12
and study fulltime atTaratahi.
“I’m always up for a challenge and one of the
reasons I wanted to go farming is because of my
passion for the outdoors and animals.”
Jakobtooksubjectsatschoollikescience,mathsand
English but like a lot of high schools,Taita College
didn’t have any subjects that involved agriculture.
“That’s what is so good about the taster course.
My advice is go if you’re curious about farming
because you’ll leave knowing some basics.Then
you can decide if a career in agriculture is for you.”
Jakob achieved theTaratahi Certificate in
Agriculture – Level 3 which takes a full year,
before completing a second, optional year to
achieve the National Certificate in Agriculture
– Level 4.
The courses taught him all the basics of farming;
animal health, pasture management, how to
drive the agriculture vehicles and plenty more.
He is also keen on completing a Diploma in
Agriculture within the next few years.
The 21-year-old had no problem finding a
job after graduating and would definitely
recommend the courses atTaratahi to others.
WHEN JAKOB FLORANCE HEARD ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY TO EXPLORE A FUTURE IN FARMING WITH
A TASTER COURSE AT TARATAHI AGRICULTURAL TRAINING CENTRE, HE DECIDED TO GIVE IT A GO.
EXPLOREAFUTUREINFARMING
UPFORTHECHALLENGE
written by KIM TAYLOR
photograph by GABRIELLE DRUMMOND

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we’re all out there on the farm shifting mobs and
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Jakob is stoked with the decisions he’s made
over the past few years in regards to farming,
and there’s no doubt that with a little more
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Formoreinformationonstudying
AgriculturethroughTaratahi,
visit www.taratahi.ac.nz
“During the second year atTaratahi, everyone gets
assigned to different farms around the lower North
Island and I was lucky enough to be offered a job
at Pirinoa Station at the end.”
PirinoaStation,nearMartinboroughintheWairarapa,
is a 3800 acre finishing farm where Jakob is in
boots-and-alllookingafter3000Friesianbulls,200
Wagyu,200beefheifersand5500grazinghoggets.
“I really enjoy my independence and responsibility
here, always getting challenged and always trying
study throughTaratahi, Jakob will one day fulfill his
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34. The 24-year-old is a Specialist Archaeologist with
the Heritage Unit of Auckland Council. Laura looks
forward(“Ireallydo”)toherjobeveryday.“Myrole
is primarily as an advisor and an advocate for
thetensofthousandsofarchaeologicalsitesinthe
Auckland region. I give advice to our parks’teams,
guidance to massive events, filming and land
acquisitions teams, in order to preserve, maintain
and celebrate our heritage.”
She grew up inTawa,Wellington, and attended
local schools. In 2008, she moved to Auckland
to begin her university studies.
“As a child, I got endlessly excited about history
and the sciences, and was strongly influenced by
a desire to problem solve – kind of like forensics
but with a historical backbone.”
AtAucklandUniversity,Lauraapproachedarchaeology
from the scientific perspective. She did a Bachelor
ofSciencewithadoublemajorinBiologicalScience
and Anthropological Science (archaeology being a
sub-disciplineofthebroaderstudyofanthropology).
“I did papers in chemistry, geology and biological
anthropology (like the television show Bones) as
well as the core papers in my majors. For my
postgraduate study, I switched into the Arts
faculty to do my master’s degree.
“I kept the science background through this
next stage and completed my thesis looking into
Faunal analysis (animal remainsatarchaeological
sites)andethnobotanical analysis (macro and
micro plant remains at archaeological sites).”
Laura finished her undergraduate degree in 2011,
and postgraduate study in 2013. Her job at the
Council followed after working on dig sites as
a contractor.Working in the regulatory sector,
she gets to influence policy and rules around
heritage, with direct input into the care and
preservation of such places.
She plans to work overseas at some stage and
is very interested in sustainable development.
“I would love to look at new cities in the future
and know that I had input.”
Laura suggests school leavers should watch
television documentaries such as TimeTeam
to see what day-to-day life is like as an
archaeologist.“You can also see how the different
regional specialists and technical specialists
interact with a dig site.”
She advises that prospective archaeology students
can approach their studies from many angles,
“History, classics, biology and chemistry can get
you into a program with archaeology as it draws
so heavily on many disciplines.You can study
archaeology at the University of Auckland or Otago
University, and can combine it with any of these
other specialties.
“Take the papers that are interesting and exciting
to you, and get passionate. It’s the passionate
people that will make a career out of something.
With your commitment and enthusiasm, in the
end you will make your own prospects.”
SpecialistArchaeologist
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MORE TO ARCHAEOLOGY THAN INDIANA JONES
THERE’S MUCH MORE TO ARCHAEOLOGY THAN THE EXCAVATION WORK AND TREASURE HUNTING
PORTRAYED IN THE INDIANA JONES-STYLE TALES LACED WITH ROMANCE AND INTRIGUE. IT’S ALSO
ABOUT ADVOCACY, RESEARCH AND SHARING THE RESULTING STORIES, ACCORDING TO LAURA DAWSON.
PRESERVINGOURHERITAGE
written by ROBYN YOUSEF
photograph by ALAN STEVENS
■ LAURA DAWSON
IS A SPECIALIST
ARCHAEOLOGIST
WITH THE HERITAGE
UNIT OF AUCKLAND
COUNCIL.
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AND ANTHROPOLOGICAL
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Formoreinformationonstudying
Archaeology throughthe
University of Auckland,visit
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“TAKE THE PAPERS THAT ARE INTERESTING AND EXCITING TO YOU, AND GET PASSIONATE. IT’S THE
PASSIONATE PEOPLE THAT WILL MAKE A CAREER OUT OF SOMETHING.” –Laura Dawson

35. Growing up in a part of New Zealand renowned for
its breath-taking beauty and spectacular marine
life, including whales, dolphins, albatross and fur
seals, Chantal was naturally drawn to a career in
tourism. “I thought if I wanted to stay living here,
I needed a good fulltime job, and tourism was the
best option; plus, I enjoy being outdoors and
around the ocean. ”
AtKaikouraHighSchool,ChantalstudiedPE,tourism,
gatewaytourismandoutdooreducationinherfinal
year. It was through ServiceIQ’s gateway tourism
thatshedidworkexperiencewithEncounterKaikoura
inYear13.Onthestrengthofhercommitmenttoher
workexperience,shewasofferedafulltimejobwhen
she left school. Other must-haves for her securing
the job included being a people person, first aid
qualifications “and, most importantly, that I didn’t
get seasick ! ”
Since working for Encounter Kaikoura, Chantal
has completed on-job a Certificate inTourism
(Core Skills) – Level 3 through ServiceIQ, and
is currently studying towards achieving a National
Certificate inTour Guiding – Level 4.
She fits in training around her work and has
workbook tasks she has to complete, followed by
final assessments. “My assessor also does quarterly
reviews and comes up regularly to see how I am
getting on. ”
Chantal says her study has well equipped her to
deal with sightseers from all around the world.
“It teaches you about different cultures and ways
to deal with situations, and also things like the
fact that some things we find rude here aren’t
rude in other cultures. Also, in my job we have a
lot of different commentaries we have to deliver
and with English being the second language of
most tourists, it teaches you ways to prepare and
deliver the talks so they’ll meet visitors’needs. ”
So what’s the highlight of her job?“Showing
people how amazing New Zealand’s natural
environment and wildlife is, and trying to educate
them a bit at the same time. ”
Tourism is a boom industry in New Zealand,
employing over 166,500 people in fulltime jobs
and earning $10.3 billion per year, or 15.3 per
cent of our foreign exchange earnings. As a
$65.2 million per-day industry, job prospects
in tourism are good.
“The tourism industry is growing very fast, and
gaining these qualifications helps me expand
within it, ”says Chantal.
Her advice to others looking at a career in tourism
is,“Get as much knowledge about the area you’re
going to be working in, and as many qualifications
as you can, as new pathways could open up all
around the world. ”
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Formoreinformation
aboutstudying throughServiceIQ,
visitwww.serviceiq.org.nz
IT MUST BE PRETTY COOL TO BE 21 AND HAVE WHAT YOU – AND MANY OTHERS – CONSIDER TO BE ONE OF
THE BEST JOBS IN THE WORLD. IT’S A POSITION TRAVELLERS FROM ALL AROUND THE GLOBE MUST ENVY,
AS CHANTAL MACKLE WELCOMES THEM ONBOARD. HER JOB?TOUR GUIDE FOR ENCOUNTER KAIKOURA,
A TOURISM COMPANY THAT TAKES PEOPLE ON BOATS TO SWIM WITH OR WATCH WILD DUSKY DOLPHINS
OFF THE COAST OF KAIKOURA.
ENCOUNTERINGMARINEWILDLIFE
TOURINGWITHDOLPHINS
KEY FACTS
■ CHANTAL MACKLE IS A TOUR GUIDE FOR ENCOUNTER KAIKOURA
— NEW ZEALAND’S LEADING MARINE WILDLIFE EXPERIENCE.
■ SHE STUDIED PE, TOURISM, GATEWAY TOURISM AND OUTDOOR
EDUCATION IN YEAR 13.
■ CHANTAL HAS A CERTIFICATE IN TOURISM (CORE SKILLS) —
LEVEL 3 THROUGH SERVICEIQ, AND IS CURRENTLY STUDYING
FOR A NATIONAL CERTIFICATE IN TOUR GUIDING — LEVEL 4.
written by SARA CARBERY photographed by DENNIS BUURMAN
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HINTSANDTIPSTOHELPYOUTHROUGH
❚ Reward yourself – people who find the right balance between study
and leisure are the ones who get the top marks. Exercise in particular is
really important as it increases your heart rate and makes your blood
circulate faster; this supplies more oxygen to your brain which increases
productivity and reduces tiredness and stress. Fresh air helps too.
❚ The first and last thing to do in a study session – revise your most
important information first, and last, every time you study.
So, how do you go into your exams prepared and calm, and not stressed and
strung out? Revision is key, obviously, but study is a learned art.There’s more
to it than reading over your notes a few days beforehand.
Here are some steps that will help:
Step one: Draw up a study timetable. Research shows that shorter 25–30
minute spells work best because your concentration levels are higher.Taking
short, frequent breaks is a good idea, as is mixing the order of the subjects
you study.
Step two:Work out what you need to learn. Don’t spend time revising
information you already know.Think,“WhatwillIbeassessedon?”
Step three: Get started!There are many ways to revise, including drawing
mind maps or diagrams, making notes, answering past papers, writing cue
cards, asking someone to test you, highlighting important words or ideas,
putting key word posters on your bedroom wall or ceiling and writing
skeleton essays. Find a combination of what works best for you.
Making notes is a great way to memorise a lot of information and it’s most
effective if you regularly – and actively (say them, write them, read them)
– review your notes. Most information is forgotten because it wasn’t moved
from our short-term memory to our long-term memory.
Here are some helpful tips:
❚ Get down to it in the morning – you have to make a start at some
point and doing it sooner rather than later is a good idea.
❚ Do plenty of past papers – go to www.nzqa.govt.nz/qualifications-
standards/qualifications/ncea/subjects/ to look at past exams
and exemplars.
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❚ Checkthetimeofyourexamandmakesureyouknowwhereyou’regoing.
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❚ Put everything you need in a clear plastic bag the night before.
You can bring water in a clear plastic drink bottle.
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❚ Avoid people who make you nervous.
❚ Stay calm and confident. Breathe deeply.
❚ Arrive early for your exam.
In the exam
❚ Spend a few minutes reading the instructions and questions carefully.
Make a rough plan of how long to spend on each section, and what
you plan to cover. Stick to the plan. If you have extra time at the end,
return to the questions you didn’t finish.
❚ Read questions twice and circle key terms.
❚ Watch out for plurals in questions. For example,‘Name features of
graphs’means that you are required to write at least two features.
❚ Start with the question you think you can answer best.
❚ If you start to feel panicky, breathe slowly and deeply.
❚ Don’t use twink, pencil or red pen.
❚ Cross out mistakes with a single line.
❚ Use diagrams to support your answer. Label clearly.
❚ If you have to write an essay, scribble down a short essay plan
(e.g. paragraph headings) and cross it out as you go.
❚ Don’t bulk up an answer – keep to the point!
❚ Match the length of your answer to the space provided.
❚ Label extra pages clearly and attach them to your exam booklet.
❚ If you have time, proofread your answers at the end.
Ask yourself, “HaveIansweredthequestionthatwasasked?”
After the exam
❚ Don’t get sucked into endless discussions about the exam with your
classmatesoryoucouldendupworrying(oftenunnecessarily)forweeks.
Tolookatpastexams
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www.studyit.org.nzforthesetips.
StudyitisaMinistryofEducationwebsite
withstacksofstudyandexamadvice
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Study is a learned art.
There’s more to it than
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few days beforehand.
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38. South African-born and Hawke’s Bay raised, Kendl
graduated fromWaikato University with a Bachelor
of Management Studies (Hons), majoring in
MarketingandStrategicManagement.Todayshe
works as an Account Executive forTRACTA, a
communications agency in Napier that specialises
in the agribusiness sector.
“My role involves working with clients, our
internalcreativeteamandamyriadofsuppliers–
photographers, copywriters, printers etc. – in order
to produce creative and strategic solutions to meet
the communications needs of a range of clients.
“Another key part of my role has been managing
and executing our own in-house communications
needs, including producing key pieces of collateral,
overseeing the development of a new website,
producing quarterly EDMs/DMs and so on.”
This sounds like the perfect job for someone
interested in “using creativity to drive beneficial
economic and social outcomes for clients ”.
In fact, it was the combination of studying
economics at school, alongside creative subjects,
such as design, that sparked Kendl’s interest in
studying business and, ultimately, marketing.
In her final year at Hastings Girls’High School,
Kendl took a wide variety of subjects including
economics, statistics, design and textile design.
She says accounting would have been useful, but
she picked this up in her first year at university.
“As long as you had good results, they generally
didn’t seem to mind what courses you did at high
school as we covered the basics of all areas in the
first year at university.”
Kendl loved her time studying atWaikato,
“The campus is tightly knit so it’s easy to get
around and there’s plenty of events to get
involved in. In terms of the degree, the annual
case competition (Strategic Management) and
the student internship programme really set this
degree apart from others around New Zealand.
It gives students a good grounding as to what
to expect in the real world of marketing.”
So what does Kendl love most about her
chosen profession?“I love the psychology side
of marketing – analysing consumer behaviour
and delving into market research to see what
consumers’drivers, emotions and feelings are,
and how they connect to a particular product
or service.”
Kendl believes the best career prospects for
marketers are in the digital and online marketing
realms,“People with expertise in these areas are
well paid and well sought after.”
Her ultimate job would be working as a
marketing/communications coordinator for a
globalinteriorbrand,asshesays“interiorstyling
is my other passion”.
Heradvicetoothersthinkingofstudyingmarketing
is,“Go for it ! ”
“Set yourself apart and ensure that you specialise
in the digital/online areas. Ensure that you study
a breadth of papers so that you have a broad
understanding of marketing. Support your
marketing specialisation with majors that
complement it – Strategy, Psychology, PR
and HR are all great supporting majors.”
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ManagementStudies atthe
University of Waikato, visit
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WHENASKEDABOUTTHESCOPEOFJOBSAVAILABLETOMARKETINGGRADUATES,24-YEAR-OLDKENDLHAMBLY
READILY RATTLES OFF A LONG LIST – CONSULTANCY, STRATEGY, BRAND MANAGEMENT, MARKET RESEARCH,
DIRECT MARKETING,SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING,CAMPAIGN MANAGEMENT…“THE LIST GOES ON FOREVER!”
BEINGCREATIVEANDSTRATEGIC
DELVEINTOMARKETING
written by SARA CARBERY photographed by EVA BRADLEY
KEY FACTS
■ KENDL HAMBLY HAS A BACHELOR
OF MANAGEMENT STUDIES
(HONS) FROM THE UNIVERSITY
OF WAIKATO.
■ HER YEAR 13 SUBJECTS INCLUDED
ECONOMICS, STATISTICS, DESIGN
AND TEXTILE DESIGN.
■ KENDL BELIEVES THE BEST CAREER
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40. through the degree is really enjoyable if you feel
ahead of the game.
“Thereisabout30percentpractical,intermsofbeing
outsideusingequipmentorinlabsdoingexperiments;
40percentusingcomputersoftware(e.g.modelling
and drawing); and about 30 per cent theory (e.g.
maths, mechanics and legislative learning).”
After qualifying with a Bachelor of Engineering
Technology(Civil),NatcarriedonworkingforChester
Consultants, the firm who took him on as a student
engineer in just his second year of study.
In terms of his job and what he does, quite simply
– he loves it!
“We have a great team that are both professional
and fun to work with and I really enjoy going
to work.
“Instead of designing and building little things
with my toys, I do it for real at full scale. I get a
pretty good mix between out-on-site and in the
office work.
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CIVILENGINEER
Formoreinformation
onstudyingCivilEngineering
throughUnitec,visit
www.unitec.ac.nz
ITTOOKNATJULLTHREEYEARSAFTERGRADUATINGFROMBAYOFISLANDSCOLLEGETODECIDEONHISFUTURE
CAREERPATH.ALENGTHYSTINTATALOCALFREEZINGWORKSMOTIVATEDNATTOREASSESSHISPROSPECTS
ANDWHATFOLLOWEDWASA180DEGREESPINTOSTUDYINGCIVILENGINEERINGATUNITECINAUCKLAND.
ENGINEERINGATFULLSCALE
APROFESSIONINDEMAND
written by KIM TAYLOR photographed by ALAN STEVENS
KEY FACTS
■ NAT JULL HAS A BACHELOR OF
ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY
(CIVIL) THROUGH UNITEC.
■ HE WORKS AS A CIVIL ENGINEER WITH
CHESTER CONSULTANTS.
■ NAT’S YEAR 13 SUBJECTS WERE MATHS,
ENGLISH, PE, GRAPHICS AND CARPENTRY.
“You do have to work hard, but I like that and the
money is pretty good.”
Natispleasedwiththechoiceshe’smadeandknows
he’ll remain challenged in a thriving industry.
“During my prime I hope to make good money
climbing the professional engineering ladder, one
daybecomingapartnerorowningmyownbusiness.”
“TheprogrammeatUnitecwasawesome,veryhard
atfirst,butitactuallygoteasieroverthethreeyears.
I would recommend it.”
Nat covered a broad range of subjects while still
at high school; maths, English, PE, graphics and
carpentry, and had also studied physics until the
end ofYear 12.These subjects allowed him to
keep all options open.
“I grew up on a dairy farm just out of Moerewa
in the Bay of Islands, and as a kid I always loved
playing in the dirt with my toy tractors planning
out my own little earthwork projects and the like.
“WhenhavingtohelponthefarmIalwayspreferred
helpingmetaltheroadsandinstallingculverts,more
than milking the cows or spraying weeds.
“It was a pretty easy guess that civil engineering
would be something I liked.”
Civil engineering is a sought after profession in
New Zealand and the industry will need hundreds,
ifnotthousands,ofCivilEngineeringgraduatesover
the next 10 years, due to major new infrastructure
projects being planned all the time.
Nat’s advice for first year Civil Engineering students
is to get extra help if you need it.
“Don’t be afraid to take a foundation course in your
first year if you struggle with anything, as working
“Instead of designing and
building little things with
my toys, I do it for real at
full scale.” – Nat Jull

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41
written by SARA CARBERY
“It was a crazy experience,”says David.“I had to
work on a brand newVW Up, which I had never
seen before.”
His challenge was to cut-off and weld on a chassis
rail, strut tower, engine mount, three A-pillar
reinforcements and a rear quarter panel, as
well as hammer and file a bonnet and roof
and do an airbag diagnostic … all in 22 hours!
“A near impossible task to do it that quickly, to
a high standard,”he says.“I was stoked with what
I achieved, and to be 12th in the world is a pretty
great achievement in my eyes.”
David is a Collision RepairTechnician with
Wade Collision Repairs in Hamilton, and is
completingtheNationalCertificateinMotorIndustry
(Automotive Body) (Levels 3 and 4), through MITO.
He says he has always had a passion for “anything
to do with motors”and while growing up on a
farm in theWaikato, rode motocross, raced cars
and helped his stepfather build cars.
■ DAVID FOX IS A COLLISION
REPAIR TECHNICIAN WITH WADE
COLLISION REPAIRS IN HAMILTON.
■ HE IS CURRENTLY COMPLETING
THE NATIONAL CERTIFICATE IN
MOTOR INDUSTRY (AUTOMOTIVE
BODY) (LEVELS 3 AND 4),
THROUGH MITO.
KEY FACTS
ACAREERINPANELBEATINGHASTAKENDAVIDFOXALLTHEWAYFROMHAMILTONTOSAOPAULOINBRAZIL.
INAUGUST,THE22-YEAR-OLDMITOAPPRENTICECOMPETEDATWORLDSKILLSINTERNATIONAL,WHERE1600
HIGHLYSKILLEDTRADESPEOPLECOMPETETOBETHEBESTINTHEWORLDINTHEIRTRADE.
TRADINGUPTOBETHEBESTINTHEWORLD
RETURNINGCARSTOBRANDNEW
FormoreinformationonMITO
apprenticeshipsand training,
visit www.mito.org.nz
“I ALWAYS PRIDED MYSELF ON TAKING ON A CHALLENGE AND
PANELBEATING IS A CONSTANT CHALLENGE.” – David Fox
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COLLISIONREPAIRTECHNICIAN
Realising panelbeating was the job for him,
David left school at the end ofYear 11 having
passed Level 1 maths, English, science, metalwork,
graphics and PE. He then completed a six-month
panelbeating and painting pre-trade course at
WINTEC, before being offered an apprenticeship.
So, what does he enjoy about his job?“I always
prided myself on taking on a challenge and
panelbeating is a constant challenge; no two
crashes are ever the same and you’re always
thinking about the best way to approach a job.
It is an awesome feeling when you send a car
back to the customer looking brand new, when
only weeks prior it looked like it would never
see the light of day ever again.”
David says there are plenty of opportunities for
panelbeaters in New Zealand.
“With more and more cars on the road every day,
collisions are inevitable.There is always going to
be work, and with the high level of skill needed
to be a panelbeater you could cross over into
many different industries.”
In10years’time,Davidwouldliketobemanaging
a shop and training the next generation of
panelbeaters.“I feel good knowing I can pass
on what I have learnt and train up the industry
leaders of the future.”
His dream job would be to work in the Bugatti or
RollsRoycefactory,buildingandrepairingsupercars.
David’s advice to others thinking of following
a similar path is,“If you have a passion for
motor vehicles, then this is the job for you.
Just remember you only get out what you put
in; if you want to be the best at what you do,
then you have to put in the hard yards.”