What do I want to do?
What do you want to do once you step out of school? Here you can first identify your interests, skills and strengths. You can then find out information on a specific career on the Jobs Database.
Not sure what you want to do? Review your interests, skills and strengths using the interactive tools on the CareersNZ website. Being proactive and completing some of these quizzes before meeting with the Careers Advisor will help you maximise the appointment time.
Find careers based on your favourite subjects>>
Find careers based on your interests >>
Get some ideas for your career >>
Do you have a specific career in mind? Have a look at this link to find out about the job, the entry requirements, and job opportunities.
Jobs Database >>
Not sure what you want to do? Review your interests, skills and strengths using the interactive tools on the CareersNZ website. Being proactive and completing some of these quizzes before meeting with the Careers Advisor will help you maximise the appointment time.
Find careers based on your favourite subjects>>
Find careers based on your interests >>
Get some ideas for your career >>
Do you have a specific career in mind? Have a look at this link to find out about the job, the entry requirements, and job opportunities.
Jobs Database >>
How do I decide on a tertiary pathway that aligns with my personal interests and aspirations?
No Major Drama helps you learn about majors for Bachelor degrees from across all eight New Zealand universities and rank them based on your skills and interests. No Major Drama is designed to help you answer what's likely to be one of the most important questions you'll face in your life: What should I 'major' (specialise) in at university?
Based on your skills and interests, No Major Drama lets you create your own personalised ranking of 181 major subject areas e.g. Accounting, Music, Zoology etc, representing 730 specific majors for Bachelor degrees from across all eight NZ universities.
University of Cantrbury has published a leaflet to help explore the subjects that you might be taking at school and the links to the courses on offer at university - UoC Subject Guide
No Major Drama helps you learn about majors for Bachelor degrees from across all eight New Zealand universities and rank them based on your skills and interests. No Major Drama is designed to help you answer what's likely to be one of the most important questions you'll face in your life: What should I 'major' (specialise) in at university?
Based on your skills and interests, No Major Drama lets you create your own personalised ranking of 181 major subject areas e.g. Accounting, Music, Zoology etc, representing 730 specific majors for Bachelor degrees from across all eight NZ universities.
University of Cantrbury has published a leaflet to help explore the subjects that you might be taking at school and the links to the courses on offer at university - UoC Subject Guide
How can I find out what courses are available at NZ Universities?
The booklet 'Thinking about University? contains basic information about the 8 universities in NZ and how to prepare for university. It also lists all the undergraduate qualifications on offer
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What if I want to take a gap year before going to University?
There are many reason why you may decide to take a gap year before going to university. A number of companies are able to help you if you are considering this option
Letzlive offer the opportunity to live and work in schools in Australia, UK or Thailand. Their gap year programs include meals, accommodation, a weekly allowance, visa assistance, a comprehensive orientation and ongoing support. For more information click HERE
Lattitude offer a range of International volunteering or gap year placements for 17-25 year olds. You can work as a school assitant, English tutor, community worker or outdoor camp assistant in a range of different countries around the World. For more information click HERE
Camp USA - summer camps in America take place June-August, you will also get the opportunity to travel around America before or after your camp 9-10 week placement. For more information click HERE
Letzlive offer the opportunity to live and work in schools in Australia, UK or Thailand. Their gap year programs include meals, accommodation, a weekly allowance, visa assistance, a comprehensive orientation and ongoing support. For more information click HERE
Lattitude offer a range of International volunteering or gap year placements for 17-25 year olds. You can work as a school assitant, English tutor, community worker or outdoor camp assistant in a range of different countries around the World. For more information click HERE
Camp USA - summer camps in America take place June-August, you will also get the opportunity to travel around America before or after your camp 9-10 week placement. For more information click HERE