Explore majors and personal development

Workshops that will help you: Major decisions: Mapping your future career | How to succeed in a new job |Time management | Wellbeing and resilience | Your personal brand | Student career journeys and Passport to Business

Major decisions: Mapping your future career

Ever wondered how to align your passions with your career path? Are you feeling unsure when it comes to choosing your major or envisioning your future career after graduation?

Join us for this workshop where we will explore the essential components of your dream career.

We will cover:

  • How to identify what is important to you in your career and workplace
  • What sets you apart? Consider your your values, skills, interests and experiences
  • Where to get further information to help you make decisions

Workshops in semester two

  • Tuesday 6 August, 10-11am, 260-321, Register
  • Thursday 5 September, 11.30am-1.00pm, 260-051 OGGB5, Register
  • Thursday 12 September, 3-4pm, 260-317, Register
  • Monday 23 September, 2-3pm, 260-321, Register

Job success 101: From contracts to communication

In the first few months of your new job you will create the lasting impressions people will have of you. Make those first few months count!

This workshop will focus on:

  • The New Zealand workplace and employer expectations
  • Workplace communication and relationships
  • Employment contracts, your rights and responsibilities

This workshop is suitable for anyone undertaking work for an organisation (permanent job, short-term project, part-time work, internship or voluntary).

Workshops in semester two

  • Tuesday 6 August, 11am-12pm, 260-321, Register
  • Friday 6 September, 3.30-4.30pm, 260-051 OGGB5, Register
  • Thursday 12 September, 2-3pm, 260-317, Register
  • Monday 23 September, 1-2pm, 260-321, Register

Time management strategies

Feeling overwhelmed by a packed schedule? Struggling to balance your studies, work and social life?

Join our time management workshop to discover practical strategies for managing your time effectively. Learn how to prioritise tasks, set realistic goals, and make the most out of every day. Don’t miss out—start mastering your time today!

Workshops in semester two

  • Wednesday 7 August, 12-1pm, 260-223, Register
  • Thursday 5 September, 2.30-3.30pm, 260-051 OGGB5, Register
  • Tuesday 10 September, 12-1pm, 260-317, Register
  • Thursday 26 September, 2-3pm, 260-317, Register

Wellbeing and resilience strategies

Join us to gain practical advice on resilience in a rapidly changing environment.

Learn how to maintain and enhance your well-being when faced with life’s challenges. Explore strategies to build mental and emotional resilience, adapt to uncertainty, and thrive in both personal and professional life.

Workshops in semester two

  • Wednesday 7 August, 1-2pm, 260-223, Register
  • Friday 6 September, 1.30-2.30pm, 260-051 OGGB5, Register
  • Tuesday 10 September, 2-3pm, 260-317, Register
  • Monday 16 September, 3-4pm, 260-317, Register

Guide to working in New Zealand

This workshop will focus on:

  • New Zealand work culture
  • Employer expectations
  • Workplace etiquette
  • Communication and relationships
  • Employment contracts, your rights and responsibilities

Workshop in semester two

  • Thursday 14 November, 10-11.30am, Online, Register

Your personal brand: Career snapshot

This career snapshot is 20 minute mini workshop focusing on one topic - your brand!

We think of a brand as something companies have, but individuals also have a brand and it’s how other people see you. This snapshot will look at how you can identify what your brand is and then promote it.

Next workshop date TBC.

Student career journeys and Passport to Business

Calling all first year business students. Do you want a fulfilling job? Do you want to connect with employers? Are you wondering how to do this?

Attend this session to hear from current and graduated students about the steps they've taken on their career journey. Part of the session will introduce the Passport to Business programme and how it can improve your employment prospects, connections with employers and fellow students, and improve your career awareness.

  • The next session will be in May 2025.