Careers and development: 21 November 2025
New Ventures Worldwide
Gap year placements still available for early 2026
International volunteer placements are still open in the UK, Spain, Poland, and Canada. It is not too late for a 2026 gap year experience. These roles are ideal for recent school leavers who want meaningful experience before university or work.
Placement: 3–11 months in UK, Spain, Poland, or Canada
Who should apply: recent high school leavers interested in cultural exchange, personal development, and structured overseas experience.
Early 2026 opportunities
United Kingdom: School volunteer – January 2026; Outdoor camp volunteer – February 2026
Spain or Poland: School volunteer – Early 2026
Canada: Outdoor camp volunteer – March 2026
Want to know more?
Contact Alex directly via WhatsApp +61 432 112 339 or schedule a quick chat here; or alex.barton@newventuresworldwide.org
Untouched World summer holiday programmes
Check out the flyer for information about upcoming programmes with Untouched World Foundation.
For more information, visit their website.
CareerWise
Visit our school CareerWise site to keep up-to-date with all our upcoming events and opportunities!
Some highlights:
Study a Diploma in Horticulture at Lincoln University for FREE*
This isn’t just about growing crops – it’s about growing an industry-leading career. A one-year programme that gets students out of the classroom and into the field, also offered as part-time study off-campus in Nelson and Tauranga. The Diploma in Horticulture is covered under the Lincoln University fee waiver until 2027! You’ll only need to cover course-related costs (like textbooks) and the student services fee (T’s & C’s apply).
Lincoln Uni Diploma in Horticultural Business UE required
Lincoln Uni Diploma in Horticulture NCEA L2 required
Special Olympics 2025 National Summer Games
Looking for an awesome way to give back to the community in December after school's out? Keen to gain some work experience? Volunteer at the Special Olympics.
The Special Olympics National Summer Games are being held in Christchurch from 10 to14 December 2025 and they need over 650 volunteers to assist at this event.
The minimum age is 16 and the varied volunteer roles include:
Arrivals team
Games village
Media management
Opening ceremony
Photography
Supporting sport
Traffic management
Venue management
NEW DEGREE: Bachelor of Landscape Management at Lincoln University
The industry is calling out for skilled graduates who can manage landscapes and tackle complex environmental and social challenges. Lincoln University’s new Bachelor of Landscape Management is the only degree of its kind in New Zealand and Australia – giving students a truly unique pathway into a growing industry. Graduates will be ready to step into roles in project management and development, public space and parks management. Find out more here.
