Career Bites: Unlock your Future!
Join us for "Career Bites," a series of six dynamic panel sessions designed to kickstart your career journey.
Each session features a panel of industry professionals and alumni who will share their personal career stories, insights, and tips. Discover how to leverage your academic background, identify your transferable skills, and navigate various career paths.
Brought to you by the Alumni Relations and Development team (ARD) and the Career Development and Employability Services team (CDES), these events are your chance to gain valuable advice and network with experts who have been in your shoes. Your future starts here!
Explore the Sessions
Career Bites: Science Showcase
We are bringing together a panel of science professionals and alumni from AsureQuality, Auckland Council, Ministry for Primary Industries, Rocket Lab and Tegel Foods to discuss career paths in the sciences.
Discover how to leverage your education to thrive in science-based careers, and explore the transferable skills that can unlock diverse opportunities in this field. Join us for an informative panel with free lunch and networking opportunities.
Date: Tuesday 20 May
Time: 12-1.30pm
Location: 302-G20 Case Room, Science Building
Featured Speakers:
| Organisation | Job Title | Name |
|---|---|---|
| Auckland Council | Head of Natural Environment Specialist Services | Dr Imogen Bassett |
| Tegel Foods | Food Technologist | Ayesha Bahl |
| Rocket Lab | Manager of Space Systems Manufacturing Engineering | Janelle Keeble |
| AsureQuality | Entomologist, PestLab | Alexandra Kai Fong |
| Ministry for Primary Industries | Senior Scientist, (PHEL) | Dr David Waite |
Career Bites: Sustainability Sector Insights
We are bringing together a panel of sustainability experts and alumni to discuss career paths in the sustainability sector. Learn the skills that can help you thrive in environmental and ecological careers, and see how to make the most of your degree to succeed in these field. Join us for an informative panel with free lunch and networking opportunities.
Date: Wednesday 28 May
Time: 12-1.30pm
Location: 401-401, Engineering Lecture Theatre
Featured Speakers:
| Organisation |
Job Title | Name |
|---|---|---|
| Auckland Council | Poutaiao - Rangatahi Projects Advisor, Community Climate Action team |
Hikawai Paringatai Maehe Te Nahu |
| Beca | Intermediate Ecologist |
Sandy Huang |
| Eco Choice Aotearoa |
Head of Standards |
Dr Andrea Edwards |
| Edge Impact |
Sustainability Consultant | Pok Wei-Heng |
| Morphum Environmental |
Graduate Environmental Engineer |
Petra Saecker-Battley |
Career Bites: Careers in Policy and the Public Sector
We’re bringing together a panel of professionals and alumni working in policy and public service to share their experiences and insights. Discover how to make the most of your education to thrive in public sector careers, and explore the transferable skills that can open doors across government, policy, and related fields.
This is a great opportunity to gain valuable insights into the public sector and learn how to navigate a career in this impactful and purpose-driven space.
Date: Thursday 7 August
Time: 12-1.30pm
Location: Online via Zoom
Featured Speakers:
(The final speaker line-up will be confirmed closer to the event. Please check this webpage for updates.)
| Organisation |
Job Title | Name |
|---|---|---|
| TBC | TBC | TBC |
Career Bites: Exploring Careers in the GLAM (Galleries, Libraries, Archives & Museums) Sector
We’re bringing together a panel of professionals and alumni working in the GLAM sector (Galleries, Libraries, Archives, and Museums) to share their experiences and insights. Discover how to make the most of your education to thrive in GLAM careers, and explore the transferable skills that can open doors across this diverse and dynamic field.
Stick around after the panel for a free lunch and the chance to network with speakers, alumni, and fellow students.
Date: Wednesday 13 August
Time: 12-1.30pm
Location: 423-348, Design Theatre
Featured Speakers:
(The final speaker line-up will be confirmed closer to the event. Please check this webpage for updates.)
| Organisation |
Job Title | Name |
|---|---|---|
| TBC | TBC | TBC |
Career Bites: Marketing, Communications, and PR Pathways
We’re bringing together a panel of professionals and alumni working in marketing, communications, and public relations to share their experiences and insights. Discover how to make the most of your education to thrive in these fast-paced and creative industries, and explore the transferable skills that can open doors across a wide range of roles and sectors.
Stick around after the panel for a free lunch and the chance to network with speakers, alumni, and fellow students.
Date: Thursday 18 September
Time: 12-1.30pm
Location: 423-342, Conference Centre Lecture Theatre
Featured Speakers:
(The final speaker line-up will be confirmed closer to the event. Please check this webpage for updates.)
| Organisation |
Job Title | Name |
|---|---|---|
| TBC | TBC | TBC |
Career Bites: Insights into the Community Health Sector
Date: Tuesday 30 September
Time: 12-1.30pm
Location: TBC
Featured Speakers:
(The final speaker line-up will be confirmed closer to the event. Please check this webpage for updates.)
| Organisation |
Job Title | Name |
|---|---|---|
| TBC | TBC | TBC |