We can help you on your career journey
Whether you are a Unitec student, are interested in studying here or have studied with us, the Career & Employability Team is here to help.
We offer a range of ways for you to access career help to plan your next step in your studies or career including online tools and resources, workshops and appointments. We can guide you with your career decision making and strengthen your work readiness and employability.
Book appointment
Contact us
Phone: 0800 10 95 10
Email: career@unitec.ac.nz
Services we offer
Career workshops for students
The Career and Employability Team hosts workshops throughout the year within Unitec programmes. We also host workshops independently and you can see the schedule and book these here.
See Career and Employability Workshops here
Employability resources
Access resources to support your career journey, whether that be planning or deciding on your next career move, writing CVs and Cover Letters or developing your job search skills.
View our employability resources
Wellbeing support for students
Times of transition can feel overwhelming and confusing. It is important to acknowledge this and take care of yourself. Pressures such as financial concerns may make it difficult for you to focus on your career planning and decision making.
These resources are designed to provide support for you during this time.
Access our counselling services
CV skills
CVs and cover letters are your marketing tools to land a job interview. The Career and Employability Team will help you develop the skills to create your CV, for current and future opportunities. Use these resources to guide you in deciding which strengths and skills to highlight and ensure that it is appropriate for the role you are applying for.
CV Check service
If you would like us to review your CV, cover letter or job application before you send it, please use our CV Check service. This is available to all Unitec students and graduates. Before contacting us, we recommend using these resources to learn about and draft a CV and cover letter:
CV Check drop-in hours and location
We offer the drop-in service at our Mt Albert campus during the academic year:
Monday to Friday, 12 pm – 1 p.m
Building 180 (Te Puna), Level 1, Next to Gold Lecture Theatre (180-1003)
If you cannot get to campus book an online meeting:
Book online meeting
Upload your CV for checking
You can send us your CV or other application documents using this link. We prefer to receive Word documents if possible. You will receive feedback within 2-3 days.
Career and Employability Team
Elizabeth Morris
Career Development Consultant
Grad Dip Career Development, BA, CELTA.
On completing my BA, like many people I was unsure of what next. Unbeknown to myself at the time, I would spend a number of years practicing all the employability skills that I now impart to students and members of the public. As I enjoy languages I decided to become an ESOL teacher working both in NZ and overseas. Then having spent a considerable time working on my own career development journey I decided to become a Career Consultant. I completed the Graduate Diploma in Career Development and spent 4 years assisting people back into work after injury. A highly challenging and rewarding role. I enjoy working with people to help them unpack and find solutions to their career questions and it is really exciting when they have those light bulb moments. I am fascinated by the Future of Work and the role technology is playing in all our lives.
Kylie Pass
Career Development Consultant
GradCert in Career Development, BA
With my background in HR, I have enjoyed and appreciated working in both the private and public sectors, partnering with leaders to support their people.
Now as a career development consultant, I get to take that knowledge and insights to work with ākonga as they begin, develop, or change their career journey. In one on ones or group workshops, it is amazing to see students be proud of their authentic selves, maximise their potential by focusing on what they love and turning that into a career.
Our discussions and career tools set ākonga up for career success, applying what they have learnt throughout their lifelong career journey. It is rewarding to see students achieve their goals and feel confident transitioning into the world of work.
