Benefits for alumni
The moment you graduate from AUT, you become part of our alumni community. Here are some of the benefits and services we offer to our alumni.
Find a role and launch your career with AUT talenthub
Looking for that dream job? We can help! AUT talenthub is an on-campus recruitment service, providing paid employment opportunities for AUT alumni and students. AUT talenthub not only advertises roles, but will also help you prepare your application.
As alumni, you can keep using AUT talenthub for 12 months after you graduate – giving you a better chance of finding your dream role.
How to use AUT talenthub as a graduate
You need to follow these instructions to apply for paid internships and graduate roles after you graduate. Once you’ve created your new account, you can set up alerts for roles that suit you as they are advertised.
Have an AUT talenthub profile? Great, then simply:
- Log in at jobs.aut.ac.nz
- Go to ‘account settings’ (found top right)
- Provide an alternative email address and tick ‘send all emails to this address’
No AUT talenthub profile?
Quick! Create a graduate alumni account at jobs.aut.ac.nz
Employability and careers support
AUT employability and careers support doesn't stop at graduation. We offer ongoing help and resources to alumni.
Not sure your CV is up to scratch? Missing out on jobs that you are well skilled for? Want advice on your interview responses? For two years after you graduate, you can keep using our employability and career services – join events and workshops, browse resources and look for jobs on Elab Online, our online centre.
Employability and careers services
How to use Employability Lab Online (Elab Online)
Update your details now to get the expert help you need from Elab Online. Email us at elab@aut.ac.nz with your:
- Full name
- AUT student ID number
You get access for two years. After that time, email us if you want to continue to have access.
Discounted entrepreneurship programme costs
Have an idea you think could turn into a business? AUT's CO.STARTERS programme makes it easier for you to get started, and you can apply for a special discount just for alumni – check the CO.STARTERS page for details.
CO.STARTERS gives you the insights, relationships, and tools you need to start building a sustainable business. It's run part time (3 hours a week) over 10 weeks, so you can fit it in with your existing job.
Discounted gym membership
You can get an alumni discount on multi-gym membership for our gyms at the City, North and South campuses. Membership includes group fitness classes, plus use of the indoor stadium and Golf Swing Clinic on the North Campus.
Free library membership
All AUT alumni can get free 'Associate Library' membership to our library, which means you can borrow books as well as use other library services. Check the library website for details on how to apply.
Accommodation in Tongariro National Park
The AUTSA Lodge in National Park Village is close to the Ruapehu ski fields and sleeps up to 12 people. Check the AUTSA website for more information and to book online.
Discounted tickets for Breakfast Club networking events
Run by AUT students, the Breakfast Club invites speakers from different industries to share their business knowledge and experience over breakfast – and as AUT alumni, you can get 10% off the ticket price.
Past speakers have included:
- GrabOne founder Shane Bradley
- ASB CEO Barbara Chapman
- Ryman Healthcare CFO Gordon MacLeod
- New Zealand Oil & Gas CEO Andrew Knight
- Former Prime Minister Bill English
Giving back to AUT
There are many ways to support AUT – like donating to a scholarship or becoming a guest speaker. By giving back, you can help our students to succeed and make a difference in the world.
Update your details online
Let us know where you are and what you're up to, and we'll make sure to tell you the latest alumni news. Updating your details is easy – you can do it online.