2024 STEM Expo

Explore diverse career options in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics

A student talking to an employer representative at a STEM expo

What is STEM?

STEM is an acronym that stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. It is typically used in education and industry contexts, so don't worry if you haven't heard the term before.

We use STEM as an umbrella term, referring to traditional science and engineering careers (e.g. research and development scientist, engineer, physicist, lab technician), as well as new and evolving careers in tech (e.g. AI trainer, robotic engineer).

Why attend the STEM Expo?

As the STEM industry evolves with exciting innovations and groundbreaking technology, new job opportunities constantly emerge. STEM offers a world of possibilities. This expo is inclusive for everyone, regardless of your year or field of study. 

Organisations attending the event typically include a variety of engineering firms, software companies and consultancies, FMCG (Fast-Moving Consumer Goods) companies, energy companies, innovators in healthcare, public sector organisations, and trading firms. We also host New Zealand companies (e.g. in the medical and supply chain sectors) that are looking to attract students into the tech, digital services or IT areas of their business.

Over two days, you can explore exciting career paths, network with professionals from top organisations, and discover new opportunities that you may not have previously considered.

Prepare for the Expo

We are offering one in-person workshop to help you prepare for the STEM Expo: Get Ready for the 2024 STEM Expo - with Liudmyla Beraud

In this workshop, you will learn what to expect, how to prepare, and how to turn conversations at the expo into meaningful connections.

Date: Thursday 11 April
Time: 1-3pm
Location: Kate Edger Information Commons, Level 1, Workshop 101
Register now.

If you are unable to attend the workshop, you can visit our ‘Attending a career expo’ webpage for tips on how to get the most out of this opportunity and make the best impression on prospective future employers.

Check back closer to the expo date for a list of the faculties and majors our employers are keen to recruit from.

Expo details

Save the date for our 2024 STEM Expo!

Save the date for the expo by adding it to your calendar or setting a phone reminder.

Date: Tuesday 16 and Wednesday 17 April 2024

Time: 10.30am-2.30pm (both days)

Location: Engineering building

This event is free for all University of Auckland students. There is no need to register in advance, just turn up on the day with your student ID.

Who is attending?

 Organisation Tuesday 16 April (Day 1)  Wednesday 17 April (Day 2)
2degrees   x
Accenture x  
ACCIONA x x
AECOM x  
Atlassian x  
Aurecon x x
Babcock x x
Beca x x
CEP   x
Citadel Securities x x
CMW Geosciences   x
Contact Energy x x
Cook Costello x x
CPB Contractors Pty Limited   x
Datacom x x
Egis Pty Ltd x  
Energy Resources Aotearoa   x
ENGEO Ltd x  
Engineering Design Consultants Ltd x  
Ergo Consutling Ltd x x
EROAD x x
EY x  
Fast Enterprises x x
Fisher & Paykel Appliances   x
Fisher & Paykel Healthcare x x
Fletcher Construction x x
FletcherTech x x
Fonterra x x
FRAMECAD x x
Frequency x  
Fulton Hogan x x
GHD   x
Grant Thornton x x
Harrison Grierson x  
Hawthorn Geddes Engineers & Architects Ltd x x
HEB Construction x  
Henry Schein One NZ   x
Honeywell   x
IMC Trading x x
Jane Street x x
John Fillmore Contracting (JFC)   x
Johnstaff x  
KiwiRail x  
Kordia x  
Kotahi Engineering Studio x x
KPMG x  
Marshall Day Acoustics Ltd x x
Merkle Aotearoa x  
Morphum Environmental x  
MSC Consulting Group Ltd   x
NDY x  
New Zealand Defence Force x x
New Zealand Steel   x
New Zealand Transport Agency | Waka Kotahi   x
NPDL (Neptune Pacific Direct Line) x x
OceanaGold Corporation   x
Oji Fibre Solutions x  
OpenStar Technologies   x
Optiver x x
Orion Health   x
Pacific Commissionng and Co-ordinaiton Ltd x x
Pattle Delamore Partners x  
Pocket   x
PwC NZ x  
Richards Consulting Auckland Limited x x
Riley Consultants Ltd x x
Robert Bird Group x  
Sandfield x x
SIG (Susquehanna International Group) x x
Silvester Clark Ltd x x
Stantec New Zealand x x
Summer of Tech x x
Te Uru Kahika   x
Te Whatu Ora x x
Tetra Pak New Zealand Ltd   x
Tetra Tech Coffey   x
Transpower x x
Trimble x x
University of Auckland x x
University of Auckland - Digital Services x x
Vista Group International Limited x  
VivCourt Trading x x
Watercare Services Limited x  
Windcave x x
Winstone Pulp International Limited   x
Woods (Wood & Partners Consultants Ltd) x x
Worley   x
WSP x x

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