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Written for school leavers in New Zealand – no fluff, no pressure.
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Career advice NZ for teens and school leavers
Practical career advice for NZ teens and school leavers: the decisions you face, questions to ask about any job and where to get free help.
What to do after high school in NZ (when you've got no idea)
Not sure what to do after high school in NZ? Your real options – work, apprenticeships, study, gap year, your own business – and a simple way to decide.
Jobs AI can't replace? How work is changing in NZ
Will AI take my job? Nobody can promise a job is safe. How AI changes tasks, which work is harder to automate, and five questions to test any job.
Apprenticeships in NZ: how to get one (2026 guide)
How apprenticeships work in NZ: who can start, apprentice pay, Gateway and trades academies, finding an employer and provider, 2026 changes, next steps.
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CV template
A skills-focused CV for school leavers – no work experience needed. Replace everything in [square brackets].
Cover letter template
One page, short paragraphs – for a first job or apprenticeship. Replace everything in [square brackets].
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