Student Career Services
Considering what to do beyond school can be an exciting, but daunting experience. At Waiheke High School, we support our students in developing self-awareness, exploring opportunities and taking action.
Students participate in a range of career experiences, including:
- Career taster days
- Tertiary education information sessions and expo
- Employer engagement fair
- Defence Force base visits
- STAR short courses
- Gateway to Work programme
Tanique Deacon (DEA)
English, Careers
Ph Ext: 216
deacont@waihekehigh.school.nz
The careers service at Waiheke High School provides information sessions about:
- Scholarships
- Subject selection
- Loans and allowances
- Tertiary providers
- Driver licensing
- CV preparation
- Employment opportunities
Students expand their career ideas, and research the compatibility of different occupations throughout their time at the high school.
Useful Resources
Careers NZ
careers.govt.nz >>
Provides profiles on jobs and training options in New Zealand. Search ‘Role of the Parent’ for useful information.
Study Link
studylink.govt.nz >>
Loans and allowances.
For Parents
Parents as Career Coaches (pdf) >>
Parent and Coaches on YouTube >>
Just the Job
justthejob.co.nz >>
Video clips of different occupations.
Universities New Zealand – Te Pokai Tara
universitiesnz.ac.nz >>
A guide for New Zealand students, parents and whanau which includes a comprehensive list of all bachelor’s degrees and their majors offered at New Zealand’s eight universities. Supported by an email address for enquiries: studentguide@universitiesnz.ac.nz
Apprenticeships
gotatrade.co.nz >>
For more information, please contact Tanique Deacon: deacont@waihekehigh.school.nz
Some of our careers events, expos and students at work experience.
