Rising Stars

Download your free copy of Rising Stars, and watch videos of the Pacific navigators featured in the book

The cover page of the Rising Stars book

About Rising Stars

Rising Stars helps Pacific young people and their families navigate education to employment pathways. 

The book highlights many different careers, such as law and lecturing.

It also encourages learners to find the subjects and qualifications they need for their future pathway.

You’ll learn helpful study and career tips from Pacific people in exciting and diverse jobs.

Download your free copy of Rising Stars

Rising Stars [PDF, 14 MB]

“Hey there, young Pacific achievers! Our world needs you. We need you to discover your unique talents. We need you to share the special values you’ve learned as you’ve grown up. We need you to dream big…”
Rising Stars

Videos of the Rising Stars navigators

Meet the Pacific people featured in Rising Stars. Learn more about their careers and their pathways.

Norie, Digital Product Manager

Norie's story

Shalom, Customer Experience Designer

Shalom's story

Monica, Lecturer

Monica's story

Saia, Managing Director

Saia's story

Samson, Filmmaker

Samson's story

Nora, Creative Entrepreneur

Nora's story

Shaun, Scientist

Shaun's story

Popo, Biosecurity Officer

Popo's story

Tekatau, Family Lawyer

Tekatau's story

Sabrina, Campaigns Facilitator

Sabrina's story

Jo, Salon Director

Jo's story

Patrick, Executive Chef

Patrick's story

Request a hard copy of Rising Stars

To order a hard copy for your family, school or church, please contact us.

Email the Office of Pasifika at NZQA

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