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Engineering in Action 2026

Engineering in Action is a full-day experience connecting Waikato Year 11–13 students with real engineering workplaces and hands-on activities at Wintec’s Rotokauri Campus in Hamilton. It is delivered by Wintec’s Centre for Engineering and Industrial Design (CEID) in partnership with the Waikato Engineering Contractors Association (WECA).

Students will visit two local engineering workplaces, enjoy lunch and interactive demos on campus, and meet staff, students and graduates to explore engineering study and career pathways

Event details

Date: Wednesday 3 June 2026
​Time: 9.00am – 2.30pm
​Location: Rotokauri Campus, Wintec, Hamilton + two off-site industry visits
​Who it’s for: Year 11–13 students interested in engineering careers (schools groups only)
​Capacity: Approx. 250–270 students in total, max 30 students per school
Cost: Free. Schools arrange their own transport to/from campus and industry visits

What students will experience

  • Two 90-minute visits to Waikato engineering workplaces
  • ​Guided tours, demonstrations and Q&A with working engineers
  • ​Hands-on engineering activities and demos on Rotokauri Campus
  • ​Lunch provided on campus and a student goody bag
  • Conversations with current students, graduates and academic staff about engineering pathwaysFor schools (teachers and careers advisors)

For schools (teachers and careers advisors)

Support your Year 11–13 students to see engineering in action, connect classroom learning with real workplaces, and explore local study options at Wintec.

Maximum 30 students per school (approx. 250 total spaces)

You will be asked to provide student details (names, year levels, medical/dietary info) and confirm transport arrangements.

Register your school

For questions, contact: recruitment@wintec.ac.nz 

For industry hosts

Showcase your organisation, people and projects to motivated Waikato secondary students and help inspire the next generation of engineers.

Hosting involves:

  • One or two 90-minute visits (morning, afternoon, or both) on Wednesday 3 June 2026
  • Approx. 30 students per visit, flexible based on your capacity
  • Guided site tour, demonstrations and Q&A with your engineers
  • Students are bussed directly to your site – no transport required from you
  • No cost to participate – your time and enthusiasm are what matters

You’ll receive a full Host Briefing Pack with programme outline, student numbers, H&S checklist and bus arrival times ahead of the event.

Register as an industry host

For questions, contact: ceid@wintec.ac.nz 

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