The new government Careers Website www.tahatu.govt.nz has been rolled out in 2025 and provides useful resources for students and whanau/parents including:

• Career Ideas Explore career ideas
• An Interests Quiz, if you are unsure of what career path you want to take Interest quiz
• A guide to selecting NCEA subjects How to choose NCEA subjects
• Options for further study and training after school Explore study and training

StudyLink provides financial assistance, usually via a Student Loan or Student Allowance, for essential tertiary study costs such as course fees, course related costs (text books, electronic equipment etc), and other day to day living costs. How much you can get depends on your age, income and course type. You can find more information here StudyLink

Fees-free
Fees Free is a government funded program for first-time tertiary learners. It may cover fees for one year’s study or two years’ work-based training – up to $12,000. To get Fees Free, you must meet certain eligibility criteria, and your course or programme must also be eligible. If you’re eligible, Fees Free covers the fees for the final year of tertiary study or training in the first provider-based qualification or work-based programme you complete on or after 1 January 2025. See here for more information Fees Free – Final Year

Whanau / Parent Resources
Whanau engagement, in partnership with the school, is essential in supporting learning for our tauira / students. Studies have shown that where there is a high level of parental support, young people are better able to navigate their learning and development progress and take advantage of opportunities through school, which support enhanced career and learning choices. You are welcome to contact our Careers Advisor directly if you would like to enquire about opportunities or if you would like careers support for your child.

In this link you will find a collection of resources to help you support your young person on their career journey Parent Resources – CATE

Practical Skills For Life – New Zealand Government

Scholarships

*First apply for all eligible scholarships on offer at the Tertiary Institution / University you intend to study at.

– See the Careers Advisor if you are affiliated to an iwi and are unsure how to apply for an education grant.

– See this video from AUT on tips for applying for university scholarships AUT scholarships for school leavers

Money Hub Scholarships Scholarships NZ Directory and Guide – MoneyHub NZ

Kiley Family Memorial Trust for Taranaki/Whanganui based students – Kiley Family Memorial Trust Scholarship

Lithgow Family Foundation Scholarship – Lithgow-Scholarship-2024-Application-Form_compressed.pdf

Taranaki Electricity Trust Tertiary and Trade Scholarships – Documents | Taranaki Electricity Trust

Māori Education Trust Scholarships – Scholarships – 2025 – Māori Education Trust

Forestry – GROW ME – Forest Industry Secondary School Programme

Alexander & Gladys Shepherd Scholarships Trust – Grants Open & Upcoming | Perpetual Guardian