Offer a study-related work placement to a student

Most of AUT’s study programmes include workplace experience for students. Sometimes this is also called work integrated learning or co-op.

Placements benefit the employer as much as the student – your organisation can get help on a project, and students get relevant work experience while gaining credit toward their study.

Placement lengths can vary from weeks to months, and during the placement you’ll need to give feedback on the student’s work.

Contact us to find students for a study-related work placement

Business

Bachelor of Business

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Kate Coleman
Kate.coleman@aut.ac.nz
09 921 9323

Become an industry partner

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Education

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John Langley
john.langley@aut.ac.nz

Engineering, Computer and Mathematical Sciences

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Leann Bint
leanne.bint@aut.ac.nz
021 02214107

Become an industry partner

Hospitality

Bachelor of International Hospitality Management

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Hospitalitywil@aut.ac.nz

Language and Culture

Bachelor of Arts
- Creative Writing
- Interpreting
- International Studies
- NZSL and Deaf Studies

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Sonja Gallagher
sonja.gallagher@aut.ac.nz
09 921 9999 ext 6830

Māori and Indigenous Development – Te Ara Poutama

Bachelor of Arts
- Māori Development
- Māori Media
- History

Architecture and built environment
Art and design
Communication studies
Creative technologies
Engineering, computer and mathematical sciences

More about the Faculty of Design and Creative Technologies

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Yvonne Chan
Yvonne.chan@aut.ac.nz
0211897921

Science

Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science
Bachelor of Science
- Biological Science
- Biomedical Science
- Chemistry
- Environmental Science
- Food Science
- Marine Science

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Sunnie Vo
sunnie.vo@aut.ac.nz
09 921 9666 ext. 6414

Social Sciences and Public Policy

Bachelor of Arts
- Criminology and Criminal Justice
- Economics
- Psychology
- Social Sciences

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Stephanie Rossouw
stephanie.rossouw@aut.ac.nz

Offering workplace experience to students: what's in it for you?

There are lots of benefits to offering workplace experience to a student. AUT has a reputation for producing great graduates who are fast thinkers, collaborators and aspiring leaders. Our students can help you solve a business problem or take a current project to the next step. It’s easy to advertise your placement opportunities and find the right student.

What our students saySarah VercoeBachelor of Arts in Conflict Resolution and Criminology“The workplace experience in my final year at AUT was a highlight for me. I did my placement at Genesis Youth Trust, and got to visit youth offenders, attend court hearings, write reports and assist in projects with the Youth Aid section of the New Zealand Police.”“The workplace experience in my final year at AUT was a highlight for me. I did my placement at Genesis Youth Trust, and got to visit youth offenders, attend court hearings, write reports and assist in projects with the Youth Aid section of the New Zealand Police.”

What our students sayEireann HudnerBachelor of Health Science in Paramedicine“I’ve really enjoyed the clinical placements throughout my degree. You can interact with patients in real-life situations and put the skills you learn in class to use, as well as work alongside ambulance officers and other health professionals. This is where you gain the experience for life as a paramedic after university.”“I’ve really enjoyed the clinical placements throughout my degree. You can interact with patients in real-life situations and put the skills you learn in class to use, as well as work alongside ambulance officers and other health professionals. This is where you gain the experience for life as a paramedic after university.”

What our students sayBronson WilsonBachelor of Business in Marketing, Advertising, Retailing and Sales“During my placement at TomTom in the Netherlands, I managed marketing materials, created email campaigns and sales pitch presentations, overhauled their line of product presentations and assisted on UX & UI design concepts.”“During my placement at TomTom in the Netherlands, I managed marketing materials, created email campaigns and sales pitch presentations, overhauled their line of product presentations and assisted on UX & UI design concepts.”

What our students sayOlivia BollenBachelor of Business in Marketing, Advertising, Retailing and Sales“During my placement at Spotify, I worked directly with the sales teams, went to pitches, created pitches and organised out of office functions for Spotify clients. One part of the job I really enjoyed was our weekly team meetings.”“During my placement at Spotify, I worked directly with the sales teams, went to pitches, created pitches and organised out of office functions for Spotify clients. One part of the job I really enjoyed was our weekly team meetings.”

What our students sayMridula ManderwadBachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Software Engineering“For our final-year project, my team and I are working with an industry organisation to create a simulation of passenger flow in an airport terminal, accommodating the new restrictions of a COVID-19 world. We’re trying to find the most efficient solution for all stages, from checking in to the boarding gate.”“For our final-year project, my team and I are working with an industry organisation to create a simulation of passenger flow in an airport terminal, accommodating the new restrictions of a COVID-19 world. We’re trying to find the most efficient solution for all stages, from checking in to the boarding gate.”