The Careers Department is located in M1 and the Careers staff are in the offices adjacent to M1, close to the Gernhoefer Administration Centre. All students are able to request one-to-one career counselling sessions which can be scheduled during the school day. Students can make appointments through Career Central www.cc.school.nz by logging in using their school ID and clicking the pink “mail box”. Parents can also email the team to make an appointment for their daughter and/or themselves. Email details below. Careers staff are available before and after school, at interval and at lunchtime to assist with inquiries. Parent/caregiver inquiries are also welcome. Appointments can be arranged so that parents/caregivers can attend with their daughter. All Year 13 students will be interviewed in Term 1 and 2.
Career Bites:
| 24 May | Design – Interior Design | Wonder Group |
| 31 May | Communications | University of Auckland |
| 7 June | Pandemic | St Johns |
| 14 June | Architecture | Unitec |
Upcoming Events:
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13th June |
Otago Law school presentation 6.30PM auditorium foyer. You’ll learn what a Law degree involves and why it’s a great choice for university study. Law is training for life! Your presenter will give practical examples of how law is taught at Otago. |
Current Opportunities:
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Current Opportunities: Year 13 Creative Arts Considering studying art or fashion design next year? Whitecliffe is running free workshops on the school holidays, book early, spaces will run out. Please book directly by emailing Please book directly by emailing Michael McClanaghan michaelm@whitecliffe.ac.nz. The courses are free apart from jewellery making which costs $95. Check Y13 GC page for the flyer which describes workshops. Nursing Interested in studying nursing? Massey University is offering a workshop where you can experience the nursing ‘simulation lab.’ Talk to students and staff about what nursing is all about and get some hands-on experience with activities like taking blood pressure. When: 6th July 11am – 1.30PM. Where: Massey university Albany campus Contact Ms Winstone if you would like to apply: twinstone@westlakegirls.school.nz or careers@westlake.school.nz |
University Open Days 2023
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University Open Days 2023 |
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Tertiary Provider |
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University of Otago |
7th – 8th May |
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Waikato University |
26th – 27th May |
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Massey University |
Albany: 11th August Wellington: 25th August Palmerston North: Aviation Campus 9th September Manawatū: 2nd August |
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Victoria University of Wellington |
25th August |
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The University of Auckland |
Info evening – 27th June Open day – 26th August |
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University of Canterbury |
8th September |
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UNITEC |
TBC |
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Lincoln University |
29th September |
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Auckland University of Technology (AUT) |
TBC |
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The Careers Department can help students:
- Explore options for future pathways
- Find and research resources so they can make informed decisions
- Form links with tertiary providers
- Consider alternative pathways
- Check entry requirements for courses
- Enquire about job opportunities
- Prepare a CV and cover letter
- Improve interview skills
- Select subjects for future study
- Apply for University Scholarships
- Apply for Halls of Residence
- Apply for overseas universities
Annual Careers Department Events
- Year 13 Tertiary Night – 21 March 6.30pm at the Events Centre
- Westlake Careers Expo (Term 2)
- Lunchtime Speakers are invited throughout the year from a range of providers, work places and alumni (Career Bites)
- University visits for enrolment assistance (Term 3)
- Tertiary Provider Open Days
- Tertiary Provider Experience Days
- KATTI for Māori students
- PILOT for Pasifika students
Careers Staff
Liz Woods – Head of Careers
Dip PE, Dip Tchg, Diploma of Career Development (NMIT)
Ph: 489 4169 Ext 205
Mail: lwoods@westlakegirls.school.nz
Gemma James
Careers Adviser Diploma in Career Guidance (NMIT)
Ph: 489 4169 Ext 208
Mail: gjames@westlakegirls.school.nz
Kiri Wilson-Cudby
Gateway Coordinator: See the Gateway Programme for more information
BA (First Class Honours (Diplomacy and International Relations)), LLB, MA (Political Science)
Ph: 489 4169 Ext 733
Email: kwilson-cudby@westlakegirls.school.nz
Teresa Winstone
BSc, Grad Dip Educ, MBS, Grad. Cert Career Development
Ph: 489 4169 Ext 277
Email: twinstone@westlakegirls.school.nz
