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: [email protected]
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.

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 Law, Education, Engineering and Science. 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 Programme ■ Careers fairs ■ Employer information presentations ■ On-campus interviews ■ Recruitment consultancy ■ Employer promotion ■ Direct mail out and email to targeted student groups ■ Campus notice boards and publicity distribution ■ Resource Centre/careers library ■ Work Integrated Learning/Internships.

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

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 730+; Commerce 600+; Communication Disorders 40+; Education/Teaching 1000+; Engineering 480+; Fine Arts 50+; Forestry 20+; Law 120+; MBA 15+; Music 20+; Science 770+; Social Work 20+.

Staff

Head of Careers Service:
Chris Bridgman
T: +64 3 364 2986
E: [email protected]

Career Consultant:
Joanna Consedine
T: +64 3 364 2987, ext. 4821
E: [email protected]
Dave Petrie
T. +64 3 364 2987, ext. 4248  
E: [email protected]

Employment Coordinator:
Robyn Cummins T: +64 03 364 2551 ext 6551
E: [email protected]

Work and Community Liaison:
Candice Prebble T: +64 03 364 2167 ext. 6167
E: [email protected]

2014 Dates
Semester 1:  24 Feb – 6 June
Semester 2:  14 July – 17 Oct
Exam Period 1:  16 – 28 June
Exam Period 2:  28 Oct – 13 Nov
Vacations:  14 April – 2 May; 9 – 13 June; 25 August – 5 September

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

Careers Fairs
Law Recruitment Evening  –  11 March
Commerce Careers Fair (Including Accounting & Finance) – 19 March
Engineering & Science Careers Fair – 13 May
ICT Careers Fair – 5 Aug