University of Auckland Careers Directory Profiles

Don’t focus too much on grades – as much as you need decent grades, take time to learn and practice people skills because, in the end, those will take you a lot further in your career.

Ben Daly graduated with a Bachelor’s in science – Majoring in Computer Science from the University of Auckland in 2018 and is now a Consultant at Theta.

My daily goal is to maintain safety, high-quality products to ensure customers receive premium Colorsteel

The programme gives you the chance to try so many different roles that you wouldn’t get to normally do.

My favourite thing about the job is being able to see all the hard work, planning and decisions you make manifest in a physical way. 6 months ago I was sitting in a room looking at plans of the noise walls and now I get to walk past the finished product. There is nothing cooler than that.

I find it inspiring being a small part of something bigger, and empowering —individual contributions can have an out-sized impact when they have the leverage of the company behind them.

Bravely try new things. To accumulate experience in continuous attempts. Never be afraid and resist new things, because most likely you will have fun and find satisfaction in them.

Enjoy your university life, get out there and learn as much as you can. You never know what you’re truly passionate about until you find yourself unexpectedly immersed at the moment.