Careers

At RHS Careers our aim is to act as the vital link that empowers akonga to confidently navigate their career journey with the skills, knowledge, and opportunities to thrive in a changing world.

We develop and implement culturally responsive and inclusive careers programmes and practices that are co-designed with our diverse akonga, whanau, staff, and stakeholders. Akonga will be equipped with knowledge to confidently explore and pursue realistic career pathways that align with their individual aspirations.

Check out Careerwise for the latest news on tertiary study, scholarships, job listings, career events, and more.

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Lou Heenan

Riccarton High School
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Jane Hall

Riccarton High School
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Click below to learn about our Gateway and STP programmes.

Gateway

Gateway is an exciting programme offering students in Years 12-13 an opportunity to experience workplaces first hand while engaging in structured workplace learning, relevant to the needs of the student,  Generally any Gateway training will lead onto higher-level qualifications like apprenticeships or diplomas, within the industry.  While on Gateway a student will spend a day a week on a work placement as well as be working towards unit standards from the National Qualification Framework (NZQA).

​​​​​​​Please contact Jane Hall for further information if your student is interested in participating in Gateway.

Jane Hall
Gateway Co-ordinator
Email:   jane@riccarton.school.nz

STP

Secondary Tertiary Partnership (STP)

This course is to support students enrolled in a Secondary Tertiary Partnership (STP) – a two day a week course with Ara Institute of Canterbury, Southern Institute of Technology, Vision College, or the National Trades Academy (NTA). It is a one-year programme combined with school; 3 days at school, and 2 days at the tertiary provider. All courses offer either Level 2 or Level 3 credits.

Courses Offered by Tertiary Providers 2023:

  • Business Administration
  • Hospitality, Cookery and Beverage
  • Bakery
  • Cookery
  • Salon Skills
  • Introduction to Electrical Engineering Trades
  • Introduction to Automotive Engineering Trades
  • Introduction to Construction Trades
  • Carpentry
  • Agriculture
  • Primary Industries
  • Animal Care
  • Horticulture
  • Equine
  • Plumbing
  • Transport and Logistics

The in school component is based around three key themes:

  1. The Global Workplace, cultural responsiveness, interpersonal skills and team work.
  2. Financial Literacy, tax, insurance, renting/flatting, banking, credit options and budgeting.
  3. Successful Employment, admin, interviews, conflict resolution and confidence.

For more information contact Aeronwy Cording cd@riccarton.school.nz or Jane Hall jane@riccarton.school.nz 

What can the Careers team help with?

  • Individual career counselling
  • Relevant career pathways and subject choices
  • Information on study options
  • Work experience
  • STAR course information
  • Brochures for further education
  • Assistance with CV preparation, interviewing and part time work
  • Visits from tertiary institutions
  • Speakers from a range of career areas
  • A next step programme to prepare students for the transition from school to work or study
  • Help with course and scholarship applications
  • Halls of residence Common Confidential Reference Forms (CCRF)