Know your strengths, grow your skills and navigate your future. We’re here to help you take the next step – whatever your career path looks like. We’ll support you to:
- discover career paths and set meaningful career goals
- develop the skills employers are looking for
- create connections and build your professional networks
- get insider insights from industry professionals through events and activities.
Plan for your career
While we won’t tell you what to do or who to be, we do encourage you to start thinking about your career early. A big part of that is understanding what’s out there and what might suit you best.
Student Career Development can help you discover career pathways based on your:
- areas of interest and what you’re studying
- strengths, skills and experiences
- values and what matters to you most
- personality and preferred ways of working
- goals and aspirations for the future.
We’ll help you think about the difference you want to make in the world and support you to find a career path that helps you get there.
Explore your options
Many of our qualification pages include career ideas linked to specific degrees, certificates and diplomas. Search for your qualification and check out the Careers section to learn more.
If you're still deciding what to study or want help planning, our academic advisers can help you understand your options and create a study plan that supports your goals.
Grow your transferable skills
The skills you develop during your time at university can help you succeed in a wide range of careers and life experiences. Skills such as communication, teamwork, problem-solving, adaptability, leadership and critical thinking are valued by employers across all industries.
Through workshops, programmes, activities and self-development opportunities, you can build these transferable skills while gaining greater confidence in yourself and your abilities. You'll also learn how to recognise, articulate and showcase your skills and experiences so you can stand out when applying for jobs, internships, leadership roles and other opportunities.
Investing in your personal and professional development now can help you navigate change, seize new opportunities and thrive in an ever-evolving world of work.
Access our services through MyHub
You'll have access to MyHub as soon as you enrol, whether you're studying on campus or online, making it easy to access support whenever you need it.
Login to MyHub
Log in using your student ID and password.
Select Career Development
You can access a range of career and personal development resources at any stage of your journey through MyHub, including:
- career planning and exploration
- CV and cover letter support
- job search and application strategies
- interview preparation
- leadership and skill development
- strengths, self-awareness and personal growth resources
- career events, workshops and employer connections.
Work experience while you study
These opportunities help you build your confidence and figure out if you’re on the right path for your future career.
Work experience opportunities for students
While you are studying, you can put what you learn into practice through real-world experiences. This could include internships, creating industry connections and building your professional circle or other types of work experience, such as:
Online job platforms and websites
You can also explore a range of options through different online job platforms and websites. These include:
Work-integrated learning, Ako Tūhono
It’s a great idea to undertake work-integrated learning (WIL) activities in your subject area, as these offer you a chance to put the theory you're learning through Massey into practice.
Work experience opportunities for students
Work experience opportunities for students
While you are studying, you can put what you learn into practice through real-world experiences. This could include internships, creating industry connections and building your professional circle or other types of work experience, such as:
Online job platforms and websites
Online job platforms and websites
You can also explore a range of options through different online job platforms and websites. These include:
Work-integrated learning, Ako Tūhono
Work-integrated learning, Ako Tūhono
It’s a great idea to undertake work-integrated learning (WIL) activities in your subject area, as these offer you a chance to put the theory you're learning through Massey into practice.
Career development events
We run career development events throughout the year to help you know your strengths, grow your skills and navigate your future. These include:
- career development talks
- online webinars
- hands-on workshops on campus
- employer presentations.
Attending events is also a great way to connect with organisations looking to hire Massey students for work experience or graduate roles. Employers may bring along Massey graduates who work for them, so you can hear first-hand about their experience, the recruitment process and what it’s really like to work in that organisation.
You can sign up for any events that interest you. They’re a great chance to get advice, ask questions and create meaningful connections.
Book a meeting with a Student Career Development consultant
Our Student Career Development consultants are based on our Auckland, Manawatū and Wellington campuses. You can book a meeting with us in person on campus or connect by phone, Zoom or email – no matter where you’re studying.
Email careersupport@massey.ac.nz to book a meeting.