Industry & employersAhumahi me ngā Kaiwhakawhiwhi Mahi

At AUT, collaboration and partnerships underpin everything we do. We foster deep working relationships with industry leaders and employers, partnering with them to share resources and expertise, source student and graduate talent, and to research real-world solutions – for today and tomorrow.

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Our world-leading researchers have expertise across a huge range of fields. Use our research finder tool and connect with New Zealand's fastest growing university.

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News

Head and shoulders shot of Prime Minister Chrisotopher Luxon standing next to a NZ flag.

Chanae Ihimaera standing with her son Koupa Nomotu on Rugby Field.

Tax concept - think figurine stand on calculator near tax buttons.

The flagpole at Waitangi, flying three flags on a nice day.

NZ's barriers to economic growth

28 Feb, 2025

In Aotearoa New Zealand, we face a series of political barriers to similar change, writes Kate Nicholls for The Conversation.

AUT mouthguards bring home the win

26 Feb, 2025

When Kelston Boys’ High School 1st XV team claimed a world title for Aotearoa in December a little bit of AUT was represented on the turf in Abu Dhabi.

Time to change NZ’s tax exemption system

24 Feb, 2025

New research shows the current tax exemption system in New Zealand is neither fair nor equitable. It is past time for this to change.

There is no fourth article of the Treaty

21 Feb, 2025

A spoken commitment by the Anglican missionary Henry Williams is not part of the Treaty of Waitangi, writes Professor Paul Moon.

Rising unemployment has broad impacts

20 Feb, 2025

Job losses in male-dominated industries may signal shifts in household income dynamics, particularly for families that depend on a male breadwinner.

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Ways to work with us

Partnering with MYOB: AUT students and grads in demand

Business management platform MYOB partners with AUT to host interns and employ graduates from AUT Business School and software engineering and computer science programmes. Watch the video to find out why graduates enjoy being part of the MYOB team – and why MYOB is so keen to recruit them.

Watch ‘MYOB Virtual Office Tour’

BioDesign Lab: collaborating with industry to develop biomedical solutions

Learn about recent projects including prosthetic fins for injured sea turtles, a smart wrist brace to track patient progress, and the development of new facemask technology.

The BioDesign Lab’s team of engineers, designers, researchers and clinicians from across AUT works with industry and community partners to develop new medical technologies and therapies – for all living things. Learn about recent projects including prosthetic fins for injured sea turtles, a smart wrist brace to track patient progress, and the development of new facemask technology.

Visit the BioDesign Lab website

Partner with staff and students at AUT Business SchoolAUT Business School can offer the expertise and specialist services you need when your business is responding to changes and challenges. The skills and talents of our researchers, graduates and students, along with AUT's resources will allow you to respond efficiently to those challenges.

Learn more about how you can partner with us.

AUT Business School can offer the expertise and specialist services you need when your business is responding to changes and challenges.

The skills and talents of our researchers, graduates and students - along with AUT's resources - will allow you to respond efficiently to those challenges.

Learn more about how you can partner with us.

Become an industry partner: engineering, computer and mathematical sciencesPartner with AUT to access top ICT and engineering talent, share your passion and help shape the future of computing and engineering. AUT’s School of Engineering, Computer and Mathematical Sciences is proud of its strong industry links – find out how we can work together.

Partner with AUT to:

- Access top ICT and engineering talent
- Share your passion
- Help shape the future of computing and engineering

AUT’s School of Engineering, Computer and Mathematical Sciences is proud of its strong industry links – find out how we can work together.

Upskill: professional development for hospitality workersDevelop the skills of your own workforce – our range of courses covers issues relevant to hospitality and tourism workplaces, with skills and understanding crucial to your employees, and your business.

Develop the skills of your own workforce – our range of courses covers issues relevant to hospitality and tourism workplaces, with skills and understanding crucial to your employees, and your business.

Learn how our programmes are tailored to meet the needs of a busy industry.

Events

AI for Aotearoa with Ben Reid (AUT Technology in Society Series)

Wednesday 26 Mar, 5pm - 6:30pm

The Great Graduates Speaker Series with AUT Law alumni, James Olsen & Langdon Bradley

Thursday 10 Apr, 5:15pm - 7:15pm

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Why and how to partner with AUT

Find out how our rankings, research and campus facilities set us apart from the rest.

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