Careers Update
2025 Careers Events
Date | What | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
Monday 10th March | Lincoln Uni, Laura | 11.20am | Library |
Thursday 13th March | U.C., Alana | 10.05am | Library |
Thursday 13th March | Ara, Monique | 1.45pm | W4 |
Monday 17th March | Otago Polytech, Steph | 12.15pm | Library |
Thursday 3rd April | Otago University, Greg | 10.00am | Library |
Wednesday 9th April | RYDA Yr12 Road Safety | All Day | Library |
Term 2 | |||
Monday 5th May | Otago Tertiary Day Trip | 6.15am | Dunedin |
Wednesday 14th May | Year 11 Pathway Expo | Timaru | |
Tuesday 27th May | Ara Senior Sector Day, Gen | Timaru | |
Wednesday 28th May | Ara Senior Sector Day, Health | Timaru | |
Tuesday 17th June | Defence Force | 12.30pm | Library |
Term 3 | |||
Friday 18th July | Lincoln Open Day Trip | Lincoln, Christchurch | |
Friday 5th September | U.C. Open Day Trip | 6.45am | Christchurch |
NZ Army Officer Training Programme
The NZ Army Officer Training Programme is a one-of-a-kind, one-year military leadership course designed to challenge you beyond your limits. Upon completion, you’ll lead soldiers in areas such as combat teams, logistics, IT/communications, policing, engineering, intelligence, or medical services.
Officer recruitment takes place in January each year, with selections for 2026 happening in July, September, and November this year.
To help you learn more, the NZ Army is hosting an online webinar and Q&A session with recent officer graduates on:
🗓️ Wednesday, 26 February 2025
⏰ 7:00 PM
What Will Be Covered?
Selection Process
Training & Leadership Development
Scholarship Opportunities
Career Pathways & Work-Life Balance
If you have Year 12–13 students interested in attending, please share the registration link with them.
https://cloud.info.defencecareers.mil.nz/Events?EventID=701VR00000IZ8tDYAT
If you’d like more information, feel free to reach out—I’d be happy to discuss the role in more detail or arrange an online session for your students.
Pathway Planning
Years 11-13 have completed a Pathway Planning form this week and it is encouraged that any students wanting one-on-one career planning to email Mrs Munro: p.munro@geraldinehs.school.nz
Career Information can be found via the school’s CareerWise website along with other great sites such as Tahatu (resources for career exploration, CV’s, Cover Letters, Job Interviews, NCEA, Study and Training) and Money Hub (Student Loans & Allowances, Scholarships, Job hunting, Financial literacy)
Gateway
Students participated in a full-day First Aid course this week as part of building their work-ready skills. They will have a one-day Health and Safety course in early March.
