The University of Otago

Career Development Centre

Location: Information Services Building
Postal Address: PO Box 56 Dunedin 9054 New Zealand
Telephone: +64 3 479 8244
Facsimile: +64 3 479 9148
Homepage: www.otago.ac.nz/careers
Email: careers@otago.ac.nz
University Switchboard: +64 3 479 1100
University Homepage: www.otago.ac.nz

The University of Otago is New Zealand’s leading research university as well as being the oldest. The Career Development Centre offers employers the opportunity to recruit outstanding graduates. With an international reputation for its excellence, the rigour of the Otago degree, combined with the unique nature of student experience, gives an edge to its graduates.

Feedback from employers consistently highlights the versatility, self-motivation and independent nature of Otago graduates.

Services and Programs
Advertising of vacancies ■ Audiovisual facilities with technical help ■ Campus presentations ■ Collecting and forwarding applications ■ Direct email and mailout to target groups ■ Face-to-face meetings with academic staff ■ Interviews and on-campus accommodation ■ OtagoCareerHub website for graduate recruitment and vacancies ■ Professional skills and Employer Cutting Edge seminars ■ Seamless event management ■ Internship Programme.

Facilities
Access to website ■ Student newspaper ■ Networked lecture theatres ■ Audiovisual equipment ■ Catering ■ Lecture theatres and interview rooms ■ Posters/advertising material on noticeboards and to relevant departments
■ Videoconferencing ■ Accommodation ■ Information stands.

Fields of Education
Advanced Business, Applied Science, Commerce, Consumer & Applied Sciences, Dental Therapy, Dentistry, Humanities, Law, Marine Science, Medical Laboratory Science, Medicine, Music, Pharmacy, Physical, Education, Physiotherapy, Sciences, Surveying, Teaching, Theology, Tourism.

Staff

Head of Career Development Centre:
Jackie Dean
T: +64 3 479 8243
E: jackie.dean@otago.ac.nz

Graduate Recruitment Co-ordinator:
Robyn Bridges
T: +64 3 479 8372
E: grad.recruitment@otago.ac.nz

Careers Advisor:
Yvonne Gaut
T: +64 3 479 9149
E: yvonne.gaut@otago.ac.nz

Reception:
Sarah Milburn / Francesca Ringland-Stewart
T: +64 34 79 82 44
E:careers@otago.ac.nz

2012 Dates

Summer school:  10 Jan – 24 Feb
Semester 1: 28 Feb – 3 Jun
Semester 2: 11 Jul – 14 Oct
Exam period 1: 8 – 22 Jun
Exam period 2: 17 Oct – 12 Nov
Vacations: 22 Apr – 2 May; 22 Jun – 11 Jul; 29 Aug – 5 Sep.

Employer Visits
Employers are welcome at any time during the semesters, except during exams.

Careers Fairs
Accountancy/Finance/Law Expo:  17 Mar 2011
General Careers Fair: 10 May 2011
Teaching Expo: 4 Aug 2011