Teachers
Young workers are in demand in the road transport and logistics industries.
These industries currently employ four per cent of New Zealand’s workforce but young workers are needed to combat worker shortages.
The jobs are interesting, well paid and challenging – and they have a future.
A great feature of working in the industries is the Modern Apprenticeship Programme.
Apprentices can earn while they learn, gaining on the job skills and confidence while at the same time achieving a national qualification.
Students could think about driving trucks or buses.
Warehousing and freight forwarding are important roles with good job prospects.
Port workers deal with all sorts of imports and exports.
These roles may suit students who are looking to get working following secondary school instead of heading to tertiary education.
It’s important to note that students can make a start at school by getting a full driver licence – that is usually a prerequisite to getting a job in these industries.
