The Careers Department is about helping our rangatahi with their future pathways into employment or tertiary education. We provide career education and advice to all students so they are well-informed before they leave us.
Some of the keyways in which we help are:
- Connect students with potential employment opportunities or related courses
- Provide information on tertiary providers and available courses
- Information on creating CV’s (through the My Mahi online programme)
- Advice on University, Halls of Residence and scholarship applications
- Interview practice for those students applying for scholarships
- Keep students updated on events via CareerWise
While careers education occurs within subjects/class lessons, the Careers team are available by appointment to help students sort out potential pathways.
For senior students there are STAR (Secondary Tertiary Alignment Resource), Gateway and Murihiku Tertiary Academy opportunities to help them along their career journey.
All students are able to request a one to one career counselling session which can be scheduled during the school day. Students can make appointments by calling into the reception area in Connexions. Parents/caregivers can also email the team at [email protected] to make an appointment time for their child and/or themselves.
STAR Courses
One term courses offered to students in Year 11 -13, providing insight into potential careers. Benefits include:
- Courses to encourage students to ‘give it a go’
- Students gain credits towards NCEA
Examples of a STAR courses offered through SIT:
- Carpentry
- Audio Production
- Electrical
- Introduction to Nursing
Gateway Work Experience
We work closely with workplaces to ensure students gain valuable work experience. Students are encouraged to utilise their community connections for these placements and make the initial contact, we will then liaise with the employer to cover off the health and safety aspects. Examples of our Gateway placements for 2024:
Baking – Flourbro
Equestrian – Balance Equestrian
Physiotherapy – Windsor Physiotherapy
Heavy Diesel Mechanic – SCANIA
Retail – The Warehouse / Woolworths
These placements are designed for Level 2 & 3 students who have a strong interest in a particular industry or career. Students are assessed against NZQA standards and placements can vary in length.
Murihiku Tertiary Academy
MTA courses are a partnership between Southland schools and the Southern Institute of Technology, and run for 3 terms. Registrations are taken in terms 3 & 4 for courses that start the following year.
Careers Events/Notices
SGHS Careers Newsletters
University/Polytechnic Open Days
OTAGO UNIVERSITY OPEN DAYS
All Year 13 students have the opportunity to attend a one-day visit to Otago University each year, there is no cost to attend for students with the school providing bus transport to and from Dunedin.
This is a great way to find out what Degrees are available, and what campus life is really like.
OPEN DAYS 2024:
| University of Auckland | Saturday 24 August |
| SIT (Southern Institute of Technology) | Friday 23 August |
| Lincoln University (Christchurch) | Friday 19 July |
| Victoria University (Wellington) | Friday 23 August |
| University of Canterbury | Friday 30 August |
| University of Waikato | Saturday 6 July |
| Telford Taster Day | Friday 19 July |
| Massey University Manawatu Campus | Wednesday 7 August |
| Massey University Auckland Campus | Friday 16 August |
| Massey University Wellington Campus | Friday 23 August |
University/Polytechnic Information
Click on the buttons below to view information for the following organisations:
University of Auckland |
NZ Defence Force |
University of Canterbury |
Otago Polytechnic |
Liaison Officer visits for 2024:
Most liaison visits will be held in Connexions at SGHS unless specified below:
Scholarships Available
Click on the buttons below to view scholarship information:
Lincoln University |
Keystone Trust |
Waikato University (Computer Science) |
Winton A&P Association |
Dame Jean Herbison |
Outward Bound School Leavers Scholarships |
School Leavers
Click on the links below for more information about finishing High School at the end of the year:
- Year 13 Checklist: https://www.moneyhub.co.nz/year-13-checklist.html
- School Leavers Toolkit: https://school-leavers-toolkit.education.govt.nz/
CV (Curriculum Vitae)
Click on the links below for more information about CV’s:
- Otago University: https://www.otago.ac.nz/careers/jobs/cv/otago281401.pdf
- Student CV Template: https://www.moneyhub.co.nz/cv-template-students.html
Employment Opportunities
MoneyHub has updated its comprehensive directory of student jobs. With 50+ well-known employers listed and links to their student job application details, getting a part-time job is a lot easier with this guide: https://www.moneyhub.co.nz/student-jobs.html
Fonterra – Edendale (posted 04/07/2024)
Fonterra Edendale are taking registrations for apprentice Electricians and trainee mechanical engineers. The dairy industry is one of NZ’s biggest exporters and Fonterra offer a great programme that supports gender equality and promotes opportunities for growth and knowledge across the site. Not to mention the chance to earn as you learn with no student debt.
So if you are 16 years old and have (or will have by the start of the apprenticeship):
- Level 2 Maths, English and Physics/Science
- Restricted Drivers licence
- A growth mindset
- An interest in STEM
Register now or check out their website for more information Register your Interest for our Fonterra Apprenticeships & Traineeships (avature.net)
Upcoming Events
Click on the buttons below for information:
Broadening Horizons, Improving Wellbeing, Discovering Strengths and Becoming Work Ready
My Mahi is an online interactive tool available to all students and staff at SGHS. Within My Mahi students are able to build a CV, explore education and training courses within New Zealand, develop a work-ready portfolio, and keep track of their NCEA credits. Click HERE to log into MyMahi.