Take a look at the range of opportunities available to you, designed to help you make the most of your time at Otago.
Internships
Gain work experience and transferable skills – and possibly earn money and course credit. Completing an internship is a great way to show employers that, not only have you paid attention in class, but you are also capable of putting that learning into action! Internships give you valuable 'real-world' work experience.
Take a look at the various internship opportunities currently offered at Otago:
- The Otago Business School coordinates six month to one-year placements in its internships programme for undergraduate students
- The Division of Health Sciences offers a number of summer internships
- The Department of Tourism offers student exchange and internship opportunities for undergraduate students
- The Centre for Sustainability offers bursary and internship opportunities
- The Division of Humanities offers internships and summer work programmes
Visit the following websites to research internship opportunities in New Zealand, and Australia:
- OtagoCareerHub
- Dunedin City Council - Internships
- Grad Connection
- Interns in OZ and Interns in NZ is a fee-based internship programme for a wide range of industries. Internships are located in many locations across NZ and Australia
- New Zealand Internships offers internships that are mostly located in Auckland and are usually unpaid – fees apply
Attend our Make the most of your time at Otago workshop (Login required).
International opportunities
Visit the following websites to research international internship, volunteering or exchange opportunities overseas:
- AIESEC New Zealand has internship opportunities in over 110 countries and territories and with over 60,000 members – AIESEC is the world's largest youth-run organisation
- TransitionsAbroad offers a wealth of information on interning, studying and volunteering abroad
- GoAbroad provides over 20,000 internship listings spanning the globe
- GoinGlobal allows you to search for jobs in more than 30 countries and over 50 USA metropolitan areas
Exchanges
Keen to study for a semester - or two - elsewhere in the world? The Otago Global Student Exchange programme has agreements with over 90 institutions worldwide. Placement is based on availability and meeting the requirements of the host institution. Some scholarships are available.
Otago students on student exchange:
- Pay standard tuition fees to Otago
- Continue to receive StudyLink loans and Allowances
- Receive credits towards their Otago qualification
Visit the Otago Global Student Exchange website to find out more about exchanges.
OtagoExtra
Get ready for the next step in your career. OtagoExtra is a programme that will help you grow your professional skills to boost your employability.
Read more about the OtagoExtra programme.
Volunteering
Visit the following websites to research volunteering opportunities, both in New Zealand and overseas. Volunteering not only makes a difference to the lives of others, and to society – but it will give you key skills that will strengthen any job application.
University Volunteer Centre Join Otago's Unicrew- Volunteering NZ
- VolunteerNet
- Sport New Zealand
- Graduate Careers Australia provides a list of volunteer organisations in Australia and overseas
- Graduate Opportunities
- VSA - Volunteer Services Abroad
University of Otago Student Leadership Award
The University of Otago Student Leadership Award (UOSLA) is is an extended leadership programme designed to enhance your leadership potential. The programme lasts for two years, with an intake in Semester 1 each year.
Find out more about UOSLA, and how to take part.
Please contact the UOSLA co-ordinator at ola@otago.ac.nz for more information.
Career workshops
Visit OtagoCareerHub and take advantage of a wealth of workshops, seminars and events.
Student Job Search
Student Job Search matches students and graduates looking for work. Search for a part-time job, or summer work, and start building your work experience before you graduate.