Careers & Tertiary Study - Hutt Valley High School

Hutt Valley High School is committed to ensuring that all students leave our school on a planned pathway equipped with the knowledge, skills and qualifications to support future success in further study or in the world of work.

Careers Team at HVHS

The Careers Team at HVHS are Amanda Walters (Careers Advisor) and Jude Allen (Head of Careers & Transition Pathways). They are available to meet with students to help with course selection, enrolling for tertiary study, applying for scholarships, CV writing, applying for jobs and more.

To book a time to meet with the Careers Team students simply need to write their name on one of the clipboards outside the Careers Office, located upstairs in G Block opposite G5.

Parents and students are welcome to email Amanda at amanda.walters@hvhs.school.nz or Jude at jude.allen@hvhs.school.nz

Upcoming Events at HVHS

These events are open to all students. We also recommend students regularly check their emails and the Year 13 Deans’ Google Classroom for more information.

Friday 8 August | Otago University Course Planning from 9:00am-11:00am
Friday 16 August | StudyLink presentation at 1:30pm in the Library
Wednesday 4 September | Otago University Course Planning from 9:00am-11:00am
Tuesday 10 September | StudyLink visit for students needing help with their StudyLink application at 1:30pm in the Library
Thursday 26 September | Canterbury University Course Planning from 12:30pm to 2:15pm in G7.

Latest Job & Apprenticeship Opportunities

The Careers Team have compiled for students a helpful two-page summary on apprenticeships and pre-trade training options

To view the latest job and apprenticeship opportunities click the link below.

Job & Apprenticeship Opportunities

NZ Universities & Polytechnics

General Information

Universities NZ – Thinking about university?
A Guide for NZ students, parents and whanau
Directory of NZ courses and providers, visit StudySpy’s website
NZ Universities – Auckland, AUT, Waikato, Massey, Victoria, Canterbury, Lincoln and Otago
NZ Polytechnics – Northland (North Tec & Te Whare Wānanga O Awanuiārangi), Auckland (Manukau Institute of Technology, Unitec, Whitireia, Te Whare Wānanga O Awanuiārangi & UCOL Waikato (Wintec), Bay of Plenty (Toi-Ohomai and Te Whare Wānanga O Awanuiārangi), Hawke’s Bay (EIT), Gisborne (EIT), Taranaki (Western Institute of Technology), Manawatū (UCOL) , Wellington (WelTec/Whitireia and Te Wānanga o Raukawa , Malborough (NMIT), Christchurch (Ara – Institute of Canterbury) West Coast (Tai Poutini Polytechnic) , Otago (Otago Polytechnic & SIT), Southland (SIT) and Nationwide/Distance Learning (Open Polytechnic and Te Whare Wānanga O Awanuiārangi)

Student Loans, Allowances & Benefits

A student loans can help to finance a student’s tertiary study. It’s made up of three parts – course fees, course-related costs and living costs. Depending on a number of criteria a student may be eligible for a student loan, student allowance and/or accommodation benefit for more information and eligibility tests click on the links below.

Questions about Studying at University or Polytechnic?

Please visit Amanda Walters (Careers Advisor) and Jude Allen (Head of Careers & Transition Pathways) in the Careers Office based upstairs in G Block opposite G5 for any questions on tertiary study, student loans and allowances and scholarships. Parents and students are welcome to email Amanda at amanda.walters@hvhs.school.nz or Jude at jude.allen@hvhs.school.nz

We recommend students also regularly check their emails and the Year 13 Deans’ Google Classroom to ensure they know when universities, polytechnics and organisations are visiting HVHS and for the latest career and tertiary study updates.

Scholarships & Grants (NZ & Overseas)

A range of scholarships, grants and internships are offered every year from universities, polytechnics, tertiary providers, organisations and businesses throughout New Zealand and overseas.

The NZ Scholarship Directories listed below are a good starting point for researching options in New Zealand.

Scholarship Instructions for HVHS Students

Please read this helpful summary of the HVHS Scholarship Process
Start researching early. Identify the scholarship/s you wish to apply for and take note of application and closing dates.
Read the information carefully so that you know what information is required in your application.
As early as possible, fill in the HVHS Scholarship Application Form
Complete a separate form for every scholarship you are applying for. In this form students provide details for the school to write a reference and/or to provide any documentation your application requires.
If your scholarship application requires you to provide a school referee’s name, please use our school’s Scholarship Writer, Rebecca Ferrick (rebecca.feerick@hvhs.school.nz).
Submit your scholarship application to the university or polytechnic at least least three days before the closing date to allow them time if they need to request additional information.

Job Hunting & Careers

Websites for Career Research

Careers NZ helps students by providing tools and information to help make decisions about their career and education. Careers NZ also provides a database of information about occupations, tertiary education and training. Visit Career’s NZ website

Careers NZ has also created a free job hunters workbook

Popular job search websites in NZ are Seek, Trade Me, MoneyHub’s Student Jobs Directory and Student Job Search (available to current or intending tertiary students only.

CV Writing & Resources

Career & Job Hunting Support for Students

Any questions about career options, CV writing, apprenticeships or job hunting? Please visit Amanda Walters (Careers Advisor) and Jude Allen (Head of Careers & Transition Pathways) in the Careers Office based upstairs in G Block opposite G5.

The HVHS Pathways Team also compile job listings and apprenticeships that employers bring to their attention, learn more by clicking here