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.

• NCEA Level 1, and
• 36 NCEA credits at Level 2 including 12 credits in English at Level 2 and 12 credits of a relevant science (biology, chemistry or physics) at Level 1, or
• Level 2 or above qualification demonstrating ability in English, mathematics and relevant science (biology, chemistry or physics), or
• New Zealand Certificate in Animal Care [Level 3]

Or

For adults students:

• Evidence of ability to study at a tertiary level, and
• Evidence of the equivalent English and science knowledge as applies to school leavers, listed above.

Other Requirements

Practical requirements: applicants must be able to carry out physical activities within the Animal Room and work placement to fulfil the requirements of the programme.  Applicants must also have no objection to working with animals, dissection of animal body parts, body fluids and cadavers. EIT reserves the right to decline entry to the programme should an applicant’s physical ability or inability to work in this environment prevent them carrying out practical activities required to fulfil the requirements of the programme. These practical requirements will be discussed and confirmed during the information session.

Good character requirement

• ALL applicants are required to provide a completed CRIMINAL DECLARATION Form.
• EIT reserves the right to decline entry to the programme should an applicant’s police record be such that they would be considered unsuitable for working at an animal care facility. Applicants with convictions for dishonesty or drug offences will likely be considered unsuitable.
• Information Sharing Session

Applicants who meet the entry requirements will be required to attend an information sharing session to discuss information about the programme, ascertain whether previous experience working with animals meets the recommended five days at appropriate businesses and to communicate expectations regarding the programme.

Applicants who meet the entry requirements will be selected in order of application.

English Language Entry Requirements

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

• New Zealand Certificate in English Language Level 3 (Applied)
• IELTS (Academic) score of 5.5 with no band score lower than 5.0
• PTE (Academic) score of 42 with no band score lower than 36
• International equivalents to IELTS accepted by NZQA or successful study of a programme in which English was the language of instruction (conditions apply)