Pathways and Training
Which route is best described as “earn while you learn”?
A) University degree
B) Gap year then degree
C) Apprenticeship
D) Unpaid internship
C) Apprenticeship
The purpose of an interest quiz (e.g., Tahatū/CareerQuest) is to:
A) Decide your job for you
B) Suggest careers based on what you enjoy
C) Test your memory
D) Rank you against classmates
B) Suggest careers based on what you enjoy
The “Jobs Database” on Careers.govt.nz typically includes:
A) Pay ranges
B) How to enter
C) Job demand
D) All of the above
D) All of the above
In NZ’s MMP system, how many votes does each voter get?
A) One party vote only
B) Two votes: one electorate vote + one party vote
C) Three votes
D) One electorate vote only
B) Two votes: one electorate vote + one party vote
Which is a right in NZ?
A) Free pizza Fridays
B) Freedom of expression
C) Free lunches for schools
D) Free roads
B) Freedom of expression
What animal is on the NZ $1 coin?
Kiwi
A pre-trade course at a polytechnic is most useful for:
A) Learning random hobbies
B) Going straight into a master’s degree
C) Gaining foundation skills to enter an apprenticeship
D) Skipping all entry requirements forever
C) Gaining foundation skills to enter an apprenticeship
“Values” are best defined as:
A) What matters most to you and guides your choices
B) The things you own
C) What matters to the government and guides the law
D) Your top grades
A) What matters most to you and guides your choices
Tahatū’s “Know Your Values” page helps you to:
A) Compare Careers with your peers
B) Identify what’s important and link it to pathways
C) Design game avatars
D) Choose a sports team
B) Identify what’s important and link it to pathways
Which vote mainly decides the overall share of seats each party gets in Parliament?
A) Electorate vote
B) Coin toss
C) Party vote
D) Special vote
C) Party vote
Which is a civic responsibility?
A) Playing video games
B) Going the speed limit
C) Going to school
D) Wearing a hat
B) Going the speed limit
What is New Zealand’s largest lake by surface area?
Lake Taupō
A realistic Plan A vs Plan B for becoming an electrician might be:
A) Plan A: medical school / Plan B: accounting
B) Plan A: electrical apprenticeship / Plan B: L3 pre-trade then apprenticeship
C) Plan A: law degree / Plan B: gap year
D) Plan A: coding bootcamp / Plan B: film school
B) Plan A: electrical apprenticeship / Plan B: L3 pre-trade then apprenticeship
Which value most strongly aligns with careers in healthcare, teaching, social work?
A) Angitūtanga (achievement)
B) Aroha (care/compassion)
C) Kaitiakitanga (guardianship)
D) Manaakitanga isn’t a value
B) Aroha (care/compassion)
Best strategy to get NZ-specific career info online:
A) Only listen to your parents advice
B) Use Tahatū/Careers.govt.nz and read “How to enter” sections carefully
C) Ask your Careers Counsellor
D) Click the first ad you see on Trademe Jobs
B) Use Tahatū/Careers.govt.nz and read “How to enter” sections carefully
What is the voting age for NZ general elections?
A) 16 B) 17 C) 18 D) 21
C) 18
If you get called for jury service, you should:
A) Ignore it
B) Ask someone else to go instead of you
C) Do it even if you have a medical reason not to
D) Do it unless you’re excused
D) Do it unless you’re excused
Add the number of letters in “Aotearoa” to the number of stars on the NZ flag. What do you get - but say it in Te Reo Māori
12 - Tekau ma rua
Typical NZQA level for completing a trade apprenticeship (qualified):
A) Level 1
B) Level 2
C) Level 3
D) Level 4
D) Level 4
You love problem-solving + building + working outdoors. Which cluster fits best?
A) Creative industries
B) Hospitality & Tourism
C) Construction & Infrastructure
D) Office Administration
C) Construction & Infrastructure
When checking “How to enter” for a role, the first thing to note is usually:
A) Courses offered at the university/career
B) Staff photos and pay rates
C) Entry requirements (subjects/prereqs/quals)
D) Alumni stories
C) Entry requirements (subjects/prereqs/quals)
How often are NZ general elections usually held?
A) Every 2 years
B) Every 3 years
C) Every 4 years
D) Every 5 years
B) Every 3 years
What is the OIA (Official Information Act) mainly for?
A) Buying school lunches
B) Asking government agencies for information
C) Asking schools and hospitals for information about people
D) Paying taxes
B) Asking government agencies for information
“World-famous in New Zealand” L&P comes from
Paeroa
Which statement about wānanga is most accurate?
A) Private Te Reo Māori language schools only
B) Publicly funded tertiary institutions grounded in kaupapa Māori
C) Only for PhDs
D) Not recognised in NZ
B) Publicly funded tertiary institutions grounded in kaupapa Māori
Which reflection shows a strong identity → pathway link?
A) “I show aroha for money, so any job that pays well.”
B) “Because I value kaitiakitanga, I’m exploring environmental science and conservation.”
C) “My friend chose it therefore I will because I value whanaungatanga.”
D) “I’ll decide later. Angitūtanga.”
B) “Because I value kaitiakitanga, I’m exploring environmental science and conservation.”
To confirm if a subject is required for a course, best step is:
A) Ask a cousin’s friend
B) Check with your whānau teacher
C) Assume it’s fine and wing it
D) Check the official admissions page and talk to the Careers Advisor
D) Check the official admissions page and talk to the Careers Advisor
Who runs NZ general elections?
A) The Electoral Commission
B) The Police
C) Parliament
D) The Ombudsman
A) The Electoral Commission
If you think a rule or decision is unfair, a respectful action is to:
A) Ring the police
B) Complain to the manager
C) Start a petition or contact your MP/council
D) Do nothing and just accept that some things in life are unfair
C) Start a petition or contact your MP/council
The Māori name for the highest mountain in New Zealand, Mt Cook, is...
Aoraki