University of Canterbury

Careers, Internships & Employment

Location: Christchurch New Zealand
Postal Address: Private Bag 4800 Christchurch 8140 New Zealand
Telephone: +64 3 364 3310
Facsimile: +64 3 364 2057
Homepage: www.canterbury.ac.nz/careers
Email: careers@canterbury.ac.nz
University Switchboard: +64 3 366 7001 (automated +64 3 364 2987)
University Homepage: www.canterbury.ac.nz

The University of Canterbury (est. 1873) takes pride in its international reputation for academic and research excellence. Over 4,000 students graduate each year from the Colleges of Arts, Business and Economics, Education, Engineering, Science and the School of Law. Canterbury offers a large range of postgraduate and double degree options and a broad-based, future-focused education, helping graduates meet the demands of today’s world.

Services and Programs
UC CareerHub: www.careerhub.canterbury.ac.nz for students ■ NZUniCareerHub: www.nzunicareerhub.ac.nz for employers ■ Student & Graduate Recruitment Program ■ Careers fairs ■ Employer information sessions ■ On-campus interviews ■ Recruitment consultancy ■ Employer promotion ■ Direct mail out and email to target student groups ■ Campus notice boards and publicity distribution ■ Resource centre/careers library.

Facilities
Lecture theatres and seminar rooms ■ Audiovisual equipment and service ■ On-campus catering ■ Host interviews on campus ■ Videoconferencing facilities ■ Parking ■ Health centre.

Fields of Education
Arts, Audiology, Child & Family Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Commerce, Communication Disorders, Computer Science & Software Engineering, Counselling, Education/Teaching, Engineering (Civil, Computer, Electrical, Fire, Forest, Geology, Management, Mechanical, Mechatronic, Natural Resources, Transportation), Environmental Science, Fine Arts, Forestry, Health Sciences, Human Services, Industrial & Organisational Psychology, International Law & Politics, Journalism, Languages, Law, MBA, Music, Science, Social Work.
For a full list of course and degree options please go to www.canterbury.ac.nz/courses.

Number of Graduating Students (approximate)
Arts 900+; Commerce 700+; Communication Disorders 40+; Education/Teaching 800+; Engineering 450+; Fine Arts 50+; Forestry 30+; Law 130+; MBA 20+; Music 40+; Science 550+; Social Work 30+.

Staff

Head of Careers Service:
Chris Bridgman
T: +64 3 364 2986
E: chris.bridgman@canterbury.ac.nz

Career Consultant:
Joanna Consedine
T: +64 3 364 2987, ext. 4821
E: joanna.consedine@canterbury.ac.nz
Dave Petrie
T. +64 3 364 2987, ext. 4248  
E: dave.petrie@canterbury.ac.nz

Employment Coordinator:
Robyn Cummins T: +64 03 364 2987 ext 6551    
E: robyn.cummins@canterbury.ac.nz

2012 Dates
Semester 1:  20 Feb – 1 June
Semester 2:  9 July – 12 Oct
Exam Period 1:  11 – 23 June
Exam Period 2:  23 Oct – 9 Nov
Vacations:  2 – 20 Apr; 25 Jun – 6 Jul; 20 – 31 Aug

Employer Visits
We welcome employer visits throughout the academic year. Employer presentations take place during term time only.

Careers Fairs
Law Recruitment Evening  –  6 March
Account & Finance Careers Fair – 14 March
Engineering Careers Fair – 10 & 11 May
General Careers Fair – 14 May
ICT Careers Fair – 1 Aug