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Deciding what you want to be or do after school can be scary. At Wintec, we talk to students every day who are dealing with this challenge, and we have developed a range of resources and programmes below to help you make the big decisions.

Explore the options below to discover our resources. 

Experiences

Use our Future You tool to discover what job or career could be right for you, and which programmes of study can take you there.

Experience what a job or programme could be like at one of our STAR taster courses.

Study trades and gain qualifications at Wintec while you are still at high school.

Spend a day being a student at Wintec.

Find out if hospitality or cookery could be a career for you.

For those 16-19 ready to leave school, you may be eligible to study one of our foundation courses for free.

Take a tour of our campus and facilities.

Choosing your school subjects

So it is time to choose your subjects, and like many people across the country, the endless options can give you a headache. Do not stress; you are not alone and have plenty of options. If you are a few years off finishing school, try keeping your subjects as broad as possible. If you can, we recommend studying maths, English and science to keep your options open as you move closer towards study after high school.

If you realise in your final year of school that you have not taken all the subjects you need to get into the course you want to do, do not panic. Talk to the Careers Advisor at school, or contact our Wintec recruitment team to discuss what your options are.

Upcoming Events

Rotokauri Campus Information Session 2026

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Ready to tick off one of your New Years’ resolutions? Explore study options for 2026 at the Wintec Rotokauri campus. 

When: Thursday, 22nd January 2026 

Time: 4:00 pm-5:30 pm (You’re welcome to come and go at a time that suits you) 

Where: G Block, Wintec Rotokauri Campus 

Parking: Free campus parking after 4 pm 

Discover our industry-leading programmes and unique areas of specialisation. Whether you’re looking to begin your tertiary education, upskill, change your career path, or explore a passion project, our team can help guide you. 

This whānau friendly event is for all ages and is a great opportunity to find out what Wintec has to offer. Join us to talk to academic staff, learn about our support services, accommodation options, and how to apply for Semester one, starting in February 2026. 

If you are considering Postgraduate or Graduate options, this event is also for you.   

Wintec offers a range of graduate and postgraduate qualifications. Come and explore what our Rotokauri Campus has to offer in 2026: 

  • Automotive Engineering
  • Construction Trade Skills
  • Carpentry
  • Electrical pre-trade
  • Plumbing, gas fitting, and drain laying
  • Arboriculture
  • Horticulture
  • Manufacturing
  • Engineering (Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, or Highway)
  • Sport and Exercise Science
  • Animal Care (Companion Animals)
  • Animal Healthcare (Rural Animal Healthcare)
  • Veterinary Nursing
  • Baking
  • Cookery 

Can’t find the subject you’re looking for? Explore more study options at our Hamilton City Campus Info Session on Tuesday, 20th January 2026.  

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