Employer recruitment events

Recruitment events are a great way to network with employers. See who's coming on campus!

We are always confirming new dates for employer events, so keep checking this page to make sure you don't miss out on the employer you want to meet.

If you need to find your way around our campuses, including buildings, rooms and parking, please visit the campus maps webpage.

Please note: These events are a fantastic opportunity to connect with potential employers, learn about career opportunities, and make valuable professional connections.

We kindly ask for your commitment to attend if you have registered. Employers often cater for these events and need accurate attendance numbers to plan effectively. If your plans change and you are unable to attend, please take a moment to unregister.

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Imagine Tomorrow with Fonterra

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Date: Tuesday 17 March
Time: 5-7pm
Location: Engineering Lecture Theatre 401-401

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Imagine tomorrow at Te Mātāpuna Fonterra - where your skills and ambitions can thrive. Every day, our co-operative of everyday good people are shaping what's next to create a better tomorrow for our land, our people, and the careers of those who join us.

We will be launching a new Future Leaders graduate programme in 2027, and we are looking for students across STEM and Business to become part of the Fonterra co-operative. You'll solve for a better future alongside a team connected by solid values and working to become the source of the world's most valued dairy.

Transportation Careers Evening

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Date: Wednesday 18 March
Time: 5-7pm
Location: General Library Lecture Theatre, Lib109-B15

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Curious what a career in transport actually looks like?

Join us for a Careers in Transport Evening where recent graduates from organisations like NZTA, Auckland Transport (AT) and BECA share how they broke into the sector, the projects they work on, and the steps that helped them land their first roles.

Transport is far more than buses and roads - it involves shaping strategy, analysing data, planning infrastructure, delivering projects, and improving how people move every day.

You’ll hear real stories about different ways people enter the sector, including engineering and non engineering pathways.

Ministry of Social Development Policy Graduate Programme

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Date: Thursday 19 March
Time: 5-6pm
Location: Online via Zoom

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The Ministry of Social Development (MSD) will soon be opening applications for its 2027 policy graduate programme. Graduate policy analysts will help shape Aotearoa’s future by analysing complex issues and providing clear advice that guides government decisions.

As the lead agency for the social sector, MSD is focused on helping to build successful, strong, and healthy individuals, whānau, and communities through providing:

  • Services to support income, studying, employment, housing, and retirement.
  • Funding to community service providers.
  • Policy advice to the Government.

If you're thinking about what to do after graduating, come along to a presentation from MSD Policy to find out more about your post-study options at MSD.

Pop-up Event - VivCourt Trading

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Date: Tuesday 24 March
Time: 12-2pm
Location: Engineering Foyer 401-418, Level 4

Registration is not required — just come along!

VivCourt Trading will be on campus hosting a pop-up stand in the Engineering building. This is a great opportunity to meet the team and learn more about who we are and what we do.

Throughout the day, you'll have the chance to chat with:

  • Traders, who can share insights into the day-to-day realities of trading and decision-making in fast-paced markets
  • Software Engineers, who work on building and maintaining the technology that underpins our trading systems
  • Recruiters, who can talk through internship and graduate opportunities, application timelines, and what we look for in candidates

Whether you're studying engineering, computer science, maths, or another quantitative discipline, we're happy to answer questions and provide advice. You don't need any prior knowledge of trading to stop by - curiosity is more than enough.

UoA x Citadel Securities Meet & Greet

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Date: Wednesday 22 April
Time: 5-7pm
Location: Engineering Neon Lecture Theatre 401-439

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Disney J1 Cultural Exchange Program

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Date: Monday 11 May
Time: 11am-12pm
Location: Kate Edger Information Commons - KEIC 315 Workshop 101 (Level 1)

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Event Agenda

  • 11am-12pm: Presentation
  • 12pm onwards: In-Person Interviews

IMPORTANT: Candidates must attend the presentation to be eligible for an interview. We encourage attendees to arrive early for check-in. Interviews will take place on the same day, beginning at 12pm.

The Disney J1 Australia and New Zealand Cultural Exchange Program is a five to twelve-month experience located at Walt Disney World® Resort, near Orlando, Florida. Participants of this program have the opportunity to gain real-world work experience with a world-renowned entertainment company, learn skills from Disney leaders, meet people from around the world and take part in a life-changing experience.