Careers/Gateway/STAR 2 June 2023

University Scholarships for Year 13 Students Opened 1 June 2023

University Scholarships for Year 13 Students

  • MoneyHub has published a guide to hundreds of scholarships for any student planning to start university in 2024.
  • CLICK HERE to read the guide.
  • The comprehensive list includes scholarships offered by every university as well as those specifically available to local students.
  • A list of privately-funded, Maori, Pacific and International university scholarships completes the list
  • Applications close throughout the year, with tens of millions of dollars available.
  • MoneyHub has also published a list of tips for scholarship success. 

Electrical Industry Careers 

Join us on Thursday 8 June at our Mt Wellington Training Centre to learn more about a career in the electrical industry along with our pre-trade programme and a tour of our training facilities.

We will be providing light refreshments, so please RVSP to [email protected] by Friday 2 June.

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Law at Otago 

Meet our fantastic law lecturers and hear about studying law at Otago!

We are touring New Zealand to talk about the Otago law degree and the great and varied career opportunities it offers to everyone who takes up the degree. You’ll learn what a law degree involves and why it’s a great choice for university study. Law is training for life! Practical examples of how we teach the law will also feature in the session.

The career events are targeted to Year 12 and 13 students, and run for 1.5 hours. We also invite parents to attend. Please check the below poster for more details, and our web-page Law @ Otago Events.

North Shore: Tuesday 13 June

South: Wednesday 14 June

East/Central: Thursday 15 June 

If you would like to register, individual students can fill in the survey found on the above web-page.

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Careers Expo 

Auckland Expo - The Cloud, CBD. Thursday 15 June - Saturday 17 June

Walk the Line Young Designers Fashion Show 

Students who are interested in fashion design – please see Mrs Brayshaw if you are interested.

Walk the Line fashion design event will take place at NZ Fashion Week Saturday 2 September 2023

What to Study, Student Loans and Managing Money

  • What to Study: MoneyHub, a trusted consumer finance website, offers a comprehensive guide for students grappling with decisions about their future studies. The guide offers insights and showcases twenty jobs currently in high demand. For more details, visit the What to Study page.
  • Student Loans: MoneyHub has compiled a straightforward guide explaining the workings of student loans in one place. To learn more, visit the Student Loans page.
  • Student Money Tips: MoneyHub presents a resourceful guide loaded with tips, tools, and insights to equip students for their financial journey post-school. To explore more, visit the Student Money Tips page.

Salary Guide 

If you’re on the hunt for an in-demand job and a big salary, the (historical, pre-pandemic) Seek 2018 Salary Guide gives you some idea.

Interview Advice  

The Forgotten Interview Question You MUST Prepare For!

No matter how many you sit through – whether for work or a uni placement – sitting in front of a panel and articulately answering their questions puts many people on the spot. We often spend a lot of time preparing...CLICK HERE TO READ THE ARTICLE from Explore Careers. 

Studying Health Science or Biomedical Science Next Year? 

MoneyHub has published a detailed guide for Year 13 students planning to study Health Science or Biomedical Science at Otago or Auckland University. Our detailed guide has been prepared by two top-performing 4th year Auckland Medical School students and is the first of its kind in New Zealand. CLICK HERE to read the guide.

Directory of Student Jobs  

MoneyHub has updated its comprehensive directory of student jobs. With 50+ well-known employers listed and links to their student job application details, getting a part-time job is a lot easier with this guide: CLICK HERE

Like our scholarship page, this guide is free to use, download and take action on. We have published a number of tips for job application success as well as a CV guide and interview tips, designed to make the application process less stressful for students.

NCEA Achievement at Merit and Excellence Levels 

MoneyHub has 10+ NCEA resources to help everyone attain merits and excellences — CHECK IT OUT HERE and prepare for upcoming internals and externals with confidence.

Apprenticeships  

MoneyHub has a must-read guide that explains apprenticeships. If you're interested in learning a trade, this page is for you. CLICK HERE