Build your future

In addition to subject area expertise, gain real-world skills, confidence, and knowledge to build your future of choice at Victoria University of Wellington.

Transferable work skills

Our programmes are designed to teach you valuable skills such as problem-solving, critical-thinking, teamwork, and communication.

Real-world experience

Form professional connections through an internship, work placement, or project in your industry.

Strong, global outlook

Nearly 50% of our academic staff are from overseas and the University continually seeks to strengthen its global partnerships.

Our graduates

  • 92% of our graduates are currently employed or furthering their study
  • 67% are in full-time employment, with 91% employed prior to or within 6 months of degree completion
  • 16% are in full-time study
  • 9% are in part-time employment and/or part-time study

Professional career advice and guidance

Our university's Career and Employment team provide services and expert staff who can help you prepare for your career and have specific advice for our international students.

Check out some of the key services our team provide:

Internships

Get connected with employers and the community and prepare for your future employment.
A female commerce student with pink jumper talks to a female company representative in front of company banner at a careers expo

Expos, events, and workshops

Careers and Employment host a number of events throughout the year, including Careers Expos, graduate recruitment events, and job support workshops.
Female careers consultant discussing a CV with an international student at a careers expo CV checking station

CV and job application checks

Make an appointment for career advice or have your job applications checked by our career consultants online.
To help prepare me for the job market, the University provided a variety of workshops, career coaching sessions, and networking opportunities. Now that my studies are over, I'm making use of these resources to help me find a job and move on to the next stage of my career.

Shaketha Oshadi Beenuka Ryine Sriram (Sri Lanka),

Bachelor of Commerce

Working in Wellington

New Zealand’s work rights for international students are among the best in the world. You can gain experience and skills working in New Zealand during and after your studies.

Research your job prospects

Whether you want to build your career in New Zealand or back home, an international education will give you skills that are an advantage in any work environment.

Explore your job prospects in New Zealand by visiting the job search page on the Careers and Employment site.