AUT Science Career Expo 2025
Meet potential employers who are looking for students and graduates with science-related skills. Find out about internships and graduate roles, and learn more about what it’s like to work at a particular organisation.
There is plenty of diversity within the science sector, from laboratory to field work to consultancy and manufacturing.
Run on campus annually by AUT’s Employability and Careers team, the career expo brings recruiters, hiring managers and AUT alumni to the City Campus to chat to students, offer advice and talk about the career opportunities in their organisations.
About the AUT Science Career Expo 2025
When: Thursday 31 July, 11am -1pm
Where: WG Building, City Campus
Want to feel prepared? Sign up for workshops on CVs, cover letters, networking and elevator pitches on Elab online
Why you should attend this career expo
- Get your face and name in front of employers you'd like to work for, and network with them in a stress-free way
- Discuss internships and graduate programme opportunities with employers to learn about different possibilities and compare programmes
- Find out about important deadlines for science graduate programmes and internships
- Learn about organisations’ work environments, from small startups to large laboratories and manufacturers
- Check which organisations are a good fit for you and your career goals
- Update yourself on the latest industry trends
Organisations that will be at the Science Career Expo 2025
Bookings have just opened for the career expo and already we have half a dozen organisations signed up. We will continue to update this list as organisations sign up.
What students and employers say about attending career expos
“I was looking for internship opportunities over summer or for next year. I managed to speak to quite a few people. It was a good way to find out about internships and roles that don’t necessarily come up on Seek.”
William Craig
Second-year molecular genetics and microbiology student
“I came mostly to find opportunities to gain food science experience but I was open to finding out about other possibilities. The expo expanded my knowledge about organisations such as Assure Quality and Fonterra. For example, Fonterra has an internship programme in research and development.”
Nina Marchadesch
Postgraduate food science student
“The expo provides us a chance to share information about our mission and what motivates Contact Energy. We are a diverse and complex business with opportunities for students from a wide range of backgrounds. We enjoy chatting with students about what their values are and what motivates them!”
Caleb Jasmat
Early Careers Lead, Contact Energy (and AUT graduate)
Info for interested organisations
Is your organisation interested in participating in future career expos or employer presentations?
You can:
- Find more information about events your organisation can participate in
- Contact AUT's employability relationship managers by emailing autemployability@aut.ac.nz
Make the most of career expos: read our blog
How do you stand out when you're at a career expo? Preparation and research are key. Check out our employability blog to make sure you get the most out of your day:
Contact us
Drop into the Employability Lab or email us:
employability@aut.ac.nz
Locations on campus
Visit the Employability Lab at the City Campus in WA202.
We're also available at our other campuses by appointment only. Book at Elab Online