Graduate employability

In addition to subject area expertise, gain real-world skills, confidence, and knowledge to build your future of choice at Victoria University of Wellington.
  • Transferable work skills

    Our programmes are designed to teach you valuable skills such as problem-solving, critical-thinking, teamwork, and communication.
  • Real-world experience

    Form professional connections through an internship, work placement, or project in your industry.
  • Strong, global outlook

    Nearly 50% of our academic staff are from overseas and the University continually seeks to strengthen its global partnerships.

Our graduates

  • 92% of our graduates are currently employed or furthering their study.
  • 67% are in full-time employment, with 91% employed prior to or within 6 months of degree completion.
  • 16% are in full-time study.
  • 9% are in part-time employment and/or part-time study.

According to Graduate Destinations Report 2023-2024.

Where our graduates are working

  • Apple
  • Amazon
  • Atlassian
  • Chapman Tripp
  • Datacom
  • Deloitte
  • DataTorque
  • Microsoft
  • KPMG
  • PikPok
  • PwC
  • KowTow
  • EY
  • Google
  • NASA
  • RocketLab
  • Sharesies
  • Salesforce
  • Xero
  • Wētā Workshop
  • Trademe

Professional career advice and guidance

Our university's Career and Employment team provide services and expert staff who can help you prepare for your career and have specific advice for our international students.

Check out some of the key services our team provide:

To help prepare me for the job market, the University provided a variety of workshops, career coaching sessions, and networking opportunities. Now that my studies are over, I'm making use of these resources to help me find a job and move on to the next stage of my career.

Connect with Wellington

Benefit from Wellington's strong connections to government, industry, and leading national organisations.

Get involved

While you are at the University, make the most of the many opportunities to get involved. Join a club, mentor another student, or volunteer—you will make new friends, embrace new experiences, and develop skills for your future career.