Recruitment at the School of Business
In conjunction with the University’s Career Development Centre there are a number of ways in which Otago's School of Business can assist with your recruitment needs.
Recruitment
- Career Fairs and Expos
- Employer Presentations
- Post a Graduate Job Opportunity
- Post an Internship Opportunity
- Post a Casual or Part-time Job Opportunity
Raising Your Profile on Campus
- Career Development Centre
- Cutting-Edge Presentations
- Scholarships & Prizes
- Sponsorship
- Guest Lecturing or Guest Speaking
- Giving to Otago
- Other School and Business Partnerships
Recruitment
Career Fairs and Expos
Fairs and expos provide employers with the opportunity to both raise their profile and to speak one on one to students at all levels of study. HR managers and recent graduates often attend to discuss the company and employment opportunities with Otago students. Email the Graduate Recruitment Coordinator for further information.
Employer Presentations
Employers are invited to hold Employer Presentations on campus to raise their profile and to promote internship and graduate employment opportunities. Presentations can range from small gatherings to presentations in our largest lecture theatres. Email the Graduate Recruitment Coordinator for further information.
Post a Graduate Job Opportunity
OtagoCareerHub is the number one site for advertising full-time and part-time graduate job opportunities to Otago students. Register with OtagoCareerHub.
Email the Graduate Recruitment Coordinator to:
- Discuss the promotion of your Graduate Recruitment Programme.
- Display a job advertisement poster on School of Business notice boards.
- Send a targeted email directly to specific cohorts of students.
Post an Internship Opportunity
Undergraduate Internship Programme
The School of Business offers the Undergraduate Internship Programme, allowing students to undertake a year-long internship after their second year of study. To find out more about the programme visit the Internship pages, or email the Internship Coordinator.
Summer Internships
Employers are also welcome to offer summer internships to our students.
Contact the Career Development Centre for further information:
careers@otago.ac.nz
+64 3 479 8244
Post a Casual or Part-time Job Opportunity
Student Job Search is a free employment service bringing together employers and students for casual, part-time and full-time positions. Contact Student Job Search for further information.
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Raising Your Profile on Campus
Career Development Centre
The Career Development Centre offers students a dedicated career space, where they can find out more about career development and opportunities. Space is provided for companies to advertise brochures and information sheets. Email the Graduate Recruitment Coordinator for further information.
Cutting-Edge Presentations
Cutting-edge presentations provide employers the opportunity to raise the profile of their organisation, whilst addressing students on issues of employment and the world of work. Email the Graduate Recruitment Coordinator for further information.
Scholarships and Prizes
A number of companies offer scholarships to students at the University of Otago to encourage studies in certain areas of business, to assist with research projects or to secure one of our best students for a summer internship position. Businesses can also offer prizes in the form of a financial donation for excellence or effort in a particular paper or subject area.
Scholarships and Prizes
Contact the University of Otago Scholarships Office
Chris Stoddart,
Group Leader
christan.stoddart@otago.ac.nz
+64 3 479 9779
Summer Internships
Contact the Career Development Centre
careers@otago.ac.nz
+64 3 479 8244
Sponsorship
There are endless opportunities for sponsorship of the School of Business, whether contributing to a publication, involvement in School events such as the National Business Case Competition, sponsorship of the Commerce Students Association, or Annual Otago Technology Innovation Challenge, or providing assistance with School development projects. Email the School of Business with initial ideas and enquiries.
Guest Lecturing or Guest Speaking
The School of Business relies on close links with industry to ensure our programmes are at the cutting edge of current business practice. Programmes and individual papers often invite guest lecturers from the business community to address students and contribute their valuable industry experience to Otago's curriculum.
Alternatively the School runs the Visiting Exective Programme where guest practitioners from the business community talk about their business experiences, their trials and challenges, their successes and failures, or talk on a topical issue they have particular expertise in. Email the School of Business with initial ideas and enquiries. We welcome all enquiries.
Giving to Otago
There are a number of ways in which friends and alumni of the University of Otago can contribute to the ongoing success of the School of Business. Contact the University of Otago Development Office for further information:
Kathy Young,
Partner Relations Manager
kathy.young@otago.ac.nz
+64 3 479 5999
Other School and Business Partnerships
Become the topic of a research project, get advice, or embark on an Executive Programme - see the Business and Community pages for further information.
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