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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

Wintec City Campus Open Day 2026

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Are you figuring out what’s next after high school? Or thinking about a new career direction?

Explore future study options at Ngā Rā Tūwhera | Wintec City Campus Open Day! Bring your friends and whānau along to discover what student life really looks like at Wintec. Walk through our City Campus facilities, meet your future tutors, check out programme information, and get honest, personalised advice from the people who know it best.

Whether you're ready to apply or still figuring things out, this is your chance to get a real feel for campus life and leave feeling confident about your next move.

📅 Date: Wednesday 13 May 2026

⏰ Time: 10am–2pm

🎒 Location: Wintec Hamilton City Campus, The Atrium

What’s on at the Hamilton City Campus?

  • 📍 Tour our facilities: Explore at your own pace or join guided tours running throughout the day.
  • 📚 Support Services & Te Kete Manaaki: Learn how we support you through your study journey.
  • 🏠 Accommodation tours: Check out your potential home away from home.
  • 😎 Career advice: Get help exploring study options and pathways.
  • 📝 Apply on the day: Our team can guide you through your application.
  • 🍕 Free kai: Enjoy snacks while you explore.

At our City Campus, you can explore our programmes in:

AccountingAdministrationAgribusiness
Applied ManagementArchitectural TechnologyBeauty Therapy
Business ManagementCommunicationsContemporary Art
CounsellingEarly Childhood EducationEnglish Language
Foundation CoursesHairdressingHealth and Wellbeing
Information TechnologyJournalismMedia Arts
MidwiferyMusic and Performing ArtsNursing
Occupational TherapyPhysiotherapyQuantity Surveying
Science (Applied)Social WorkSpatial Design

 

Interested in a course that is based at the Wintec Rotokauri Campus? We recommend attending the Rotokauri Campus Information Session 2026 alongside the Hamilton City Campus Open Day. 

All are welcome to attend, whether you're coming as a school group or on your own. Ask pātai (questions), explore your options, and take the guesswork out of what comes next.

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