Career Preparation

Make the most of your studies and talk to our careers counsellor. We can help with your career preparation, helping you to explore different career opportunities and choosing the right study options for you!

The following services are offered to all current and graduate students of EIT.

• Career Planning
• Career Preparation
• Course Advice
• CV & Cover Letter
• Job Search Strategies
• Interview Preparation
• Job Vacancies

Career planning and course advice is offered to prospective students and members of the public who are considering their future study and employment options. The Career Centre is located in the Information Centre ( J Block) which is situated at the front of the Taradale campus. To help you get started in understanding career opportunities an excellent resource is Career Services rapuara, this has extensive information relating to 700+ careers including entry requirements, personal profiles, market information plus tools to assist in identifying career opportunities that reflect your interests and skills.

• During study, all students on a student visa can work up to 20 hours per week during semester and full time during vacations.
• After completing Level 7 Bachelor’s Degree or Higher Qualification, a student will get a three years open post-study work visa.
• After completing Level 8 Post Graduate courses of 1 year, students get 1 year PSW.

The academic entry requirement for the BVN is either:

• University Entrance, as defined by the NZQA, OR
• Evidence regarded as sufficient by the Head of School of the capability to undertake and complete the program of study, OR
• At the discretion of the Head of School, where the applicant is over 20 years of age and demonstrates the capability to undertake and complete the program of study.

Preference will be given to applicants who have achieved either:

• 12 credits or more at NCEA Level 3 in Science-rich subjects (such as Biology, Physical Education, Health, Physics, and Chemistry), OR
• 12 credits or more in English-rich subjects (such as English, History, Art History, Classics, Geography, and Economics).

Criteria are the same as for non-international applicants.

English Language Entry Requirements

All applicants must demonstrate an acceptable level of English Language fluency prior to acceptance in the program. English Language fluency can be verified by the achievement of one of the following within the last two years:

• New Zealand Certificate in English Language Level 4 (Academic)
• IELTS (Academic) score of 6.0 with no band score lower than 5.5
• PTE (Academic) score of 50 with no band score lower than 42

International equivalents to IELTS accepted by NZQA or successful study of a program in which English was the language of instruction (conditions apply)