Thursday 7th August 9am - 2pm & 4pm - 8pm
Friday 8th August 9am - 2pm
Mercury Baypark Arena. Free entry. 
Do you know what you want to be? Not sure what you want to do? Learn about the many
career options, hear great insights from young professionals, and get career advice, right here, right now.
Click through our Young Professionals - Mastering the secrets of work video series below.
Interested in becoming a structural engineer? Find out more from Anna
Anna McMullen, I currently work as a Structural Engineer for Beca in Tauranga. What did you want to be when you were 16? When I was 16 I knew I wanted to be an Engineer because I enjoyed Physics and Maths at High School. I also liked Woodwork and...Title Structural Engineering
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Anna studied, travelled and then returned to the bay to begin working for Beca in 2017. Find out more about her career journey here
Want a career in marine biology? See how Chris did just that
Chris Battershill, Professor and Chair, Coastal Science University of Waikato What did you want to be when you were 16? Couldn't decide between being a medical doctor or a marine biologist. What did you end up doing when you left school? Started...Title Marine Biology
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Chris Battershill is a Professor and Chair at the Coastal Science University of Waikato. Read Chris's career journey and get some great advice and career insights…
Interested in a career in Freight and Logistics? There's some great videos here
Trade up and become… A Truck Driver A Heavy Automotive Technician A Forestry Truck Driver A Career in Warehousing & Distributor  Without Road Transport everything stops We talk to Truck drivers about their day...Title Freight and Logistics
Want to work in the film industry? we talk to BOP Film CEO Anton about just that
Anton Steel CEO of Bay of Plenty Film, the Regional Film Office whose focus is growing the Screen Media Industry in the Bay of Plenty.  What did you want to be when you were 16? Probably a professional surfer  What did you end up doing when you...Title Film Industry
Interested in a career in broadcasting? Check out Jolene's career journey
Jolene James, Operations Manager/Breakfast Host/Local News, Mediaworks Tauranga What did you want to be when you were 16? A journalist or TV host. What did you end up doing when you left school? Working part-time as an announcer at the local...Title Broadcasting
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Want to become a marketing exec? Find out how Rhian did just that
Rhian Ecclestone Marketing Executive for Tuskany Agency/ Cake and Coffee Consumer What did you want to be when you were 16? An Actor or a filmmaker. What does an average day look like? My job is extremely varied, I work with a number of clients...Title Marketing
Got political aspirations? We talk to Tauranga City Councillor Max Mason
Max Mason. City Councillor. Tauranga Citywide Council.  What did you want to be when you were 16? I didn’t know. What did you end up doing when you left school? Conscripted into the army and became a soldier.  Describe a day in your life...Title Local Body Politics
Is engineering the career for you? Get some great insights and advice from Gavin
Gavin Frost, BOP Regional Manager at Beca Ltd What did you want to be when you were 16? An Engineer. I liked fixing things, building things with my Dad and helping him fix the car. That said, most of my childhood I thought I would be a vet! What...Title Engineering Management
Keen to be a practice manager in a law firm? Find out how Sharline achieved just that
Sharline Fitzgerald, Practice Manager, Holland Beckett Law What did you want to be when you were 16? A Chartered Accountant. What did you end up doing when you left school? Accounting Clerk at a Chartered Accountants office. Describe a day in...Title Law Management
Interested in a cool creative career in design and manufacture? You'll love Richard's story
Richard Parker, Owner, Black Chilli Design, Partner in Elite Event Hire What did you want to be when you were 16? There wasn't the wide choice of careers that are available today and industry apprenticeships were common but I wanted to go to Art...Title Creative Manufacturing
Want to become a magazine editor or publisher? Find out how Jenny did just that
Jenny Rudd, Editor and Co-Publisher, UNO Magazine. What did you want to be when you were 16? Either a criminologist, a journalist in war zones or a lorry driver. What did you end up doing when you left school? I grew up in the UK, and went to...Title Magazine Publishing
Are you good with numbers? Get Tom's insights on accountancy
Tom Beswick, Director, Ingham Mora Chartered Accountants  What did you want to be when you were 16? I wasn't 100% sure but thought I wanted to be in business and possibly an Accountant What did you end up doing when you left school? 7 weeks in...Title Accounting
Is events management the career for you? Find out why Millie loves her role
Millie Newitt, Downtown Tauranga Promotions and Events. What did you want to be when you were 16? I never had a specific job title in mind. I did, however, know that I loved the arts; painting, design and drama. I also knew that I was a very social...Title Event Management
Interested in a career in medicine? We get some great insights from Geoff
Geoffrey E Olsen, Director, Fraser Clinic, Phlebology - Non-surgical Treatments for Varicose Veins, Skin Cancer Treatments, Non-surgical Cosmetic Treatments What did you want to be when you were 16? I always wanted to be a DOCTOR What did you end...Title Medicine
Think you have what it takes for a career in the arts? Get the inside scoop from Kimberley
Kimberley Cleland, General Manager - Tauranga Arts Festival What did you want to be when you were 16? A Greenpeace Activist What did you end up doing when you left school? Studying Environmental Management and a Masters in Planning at the...Title Arts Sector
Does a career in hospitality appeal? Check out Jessica's story
Jessica Rafferty - General Manager/Owner - The Crown & Badger What did you want to be when you were 16? An Architect. There was something about designing functional workspaces and changing people's lives that really enticed me. Helping to develop...Title Hospitality
Interested in working in the aviation industry? Read Verghese's story
Verghese George, HR/Commercial Operations Manager JNP Aviation Limited What did you want to be when you were 16? A Pilot. What did you end up doing when you left school? Mechanical Engineering. Describe a day in your life at work: It can be...Title Aviation Industry
Interested in a career in the building industry? Mark has some great advice
Mark Kopke, National Operations Manager for Generation New Zealand (National office of Generation Homes) What did you want to be when you were 16? A Pilot What did you end up doing when you left school? A carpentry apprenticeship  Describe a...Title Building Industry
Is creativity your passion? Read Meg's career journey and advice
Meg Davis, General Manager, Creative Bay of Plenty What did you want to be when you were 16? I had no idea. None. I really struggled to imagine myself in a ‘dream job’ as there were so many things I liked, but very few which fit neatly into a...Title Creative Sector
Heading for a career in the art sector? Get the low down from Karl
Karl Chitham, Director, Tauranga Art Gallery What did you want to be when you were 16? An artist What did you end up doing when you left school? I spent a year at AUT doing a certificate in Graphic Design (before computers), then did a Bachelor...Title Art Sector
Want to work in HR? Find out how Danielle did just that
Danielle Pierce, HR Advisor, Holland Beckett Law What did you want to be when you were 16? A professional volleyball player. I have played volleyball for as long as I can remember and have been lucky enough to represent New Zealand in both beach and...Title HR - Law
Looking to make it in the media world? Bernie's advice will help
Bernie Morgan.  Senior Account Manager.  Mediaworks. What did you want to be when you were 16?  A Writer. What did you end up doing when you left school? Studied and became a Registered Nurse. Describe a day in your life at...Title Media Sales
Is the food industry where you're heading? Daniel has some great advice
Daniel Ramsey, General Manager, North Island Mussels Limited What did you want to be when you were 16? I wanted to be a farmer. What did you end up doing when you left school? I completed a Bachelor of Technology (Food) degree at Massey...Title Food & Technology
Want to work in the fast paced media environment? Letitia is doing just that
Letitia Poultney, SunLive News Editor and Newsroom Manager, SunMedia. What did you want to be when you were 16? Forensic Pathologist or Embalmer. What did you end up doing when you left school? Studying to get my diploma in Journalism, while...Title Journalism
Interested in running a company? we speak to Murray who does just that
Murray Sparks, Owner/Director of Premiere Showers  What did you want to be when you were 16? Golf Professional (A big dream and a rather unrealistic dream!) What did you end up doing when you left school? Not really knowing what I wanted to do...Title Owner Manager
How to prepare your kids for career success
If you're a parent, you’ve most likely spent the majority of your kids lives thus far worrying about what’s best for them, if they’re happy and how you can ensure they grow up to have a healthy and successful life. There comes the day when it’s...Title How to prepare your kids for career success
5 Ways to Prepare Your Teens to Lead Happy Lives
Believe We can help our children reach their potential, and beyond, by showing them that we believe in them. You can help your child become confident in their abilities by believing in them and constantly reinforcing encouragement. Â Make note...Title 5 Ways to Prepare Your Teens to Lead Happy Lives
Tips For Successfully Changing Careers
Making a career change can be a daunting experience. For many, the comfortability of the same job, same people and same steady paycheck lead them into a rut. But gone are the days when the majority of the workforces stay in the one stable job for...Title Tips For Successfully Changing Careers
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Making a career change can be a daunting experience. For many, the comfortability of the same job, same people and same steady paycheck lead them into a rut. But gone are the days when the majority of the workforces stay in the one stable job for decades. In NZ alone, over 60% of workers have changed job in their current working life, so what’s stopping you? Maybe you’re scared, maybe unsure if it’s the right decision or maybe you think you have too many commitments to up and jump ship?
Signs That You're in a Career Rut
At some stage in our lives, a lot of us feel as though we could be stuck in a career that we have no interest or particular passion for. This can leave us feeling unfulfilled and dissatisfied, leading to a bigger impact on our overall happiness in...Title Signs That You're in a Career Rut
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At some stage in our lives, a lot of us feel as though we could be stuck in a career that we have no interest or particular passion for. This can leave us feeling unfulfilled and dissatisfied, leading to a bigger impact on our overall happiness in general life.
Is Horticulture the career for you?
Check out where you fit in the Horticultural Career Path Map...Title Horticulture
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