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Careers Department

The Careers Department has moved to P6 behind the gymnasium. All information relating to careers news, updates and tertiary studies can be found on the Westlake Girls Careers Wise website.

All students can request one-to-one career counselling sessions which can be scheduled during the school day. Students can make appointments through Career Central www.cc.school.nz by logging in using their school ID and clicking the pink “mail box”. Parents can also email the team to make an appointment for their daughter and/or themselves. Email details below. Careers staff are available before and after school, at interval and at lunchtime to assist with inquiries. Parent/caregiver inquiries are also welcome. Appointments can be arranged so that parents/caregivers can attend with their daughter.

Our Careerwise Website

Careers Staff

Liz Woods – Head of Careers
Dip PE, Dip Tchg, Diploma of Career Development (NMIT)
Ph: 489 4169 Ext 205
Mail: lwoods@westlakegirls.school.nz

Gemma James
Careers Adviser Diploma in Career Guidance (NMIT)
Ph: 489 4169 Ext 208
Mail: gjames@westlakegirls.school.nz

Kiri Wilson-Cudby
Gateway Coordinator: See the Gateway Programme for more information
BA (First Class Honours (Diplomacy and International Relations)), LLB, MA (Political Science)
Ph: 489 4169 Ext 733
Email: kwilson-cudby@westlakegirls.school.nz

Teresa Winstone
BSc, Grad Dip Educ, MBS, Grad. Cert Career Development
Ph: 489 4169 Ext 277
Email: twinstone@westlakegirls.school.nz

We can help students:

Explore options for future pathways
Find and research resources so they can make informed decisions
Form links with tertiary providers
Consider alternative pathways
Check entry requirements for courses
Enquire about job opportunities
Prepare a CV and cover letter
Improve interview skills
Select subjects for future study
Apply for University Scholarships
Apply for Halls of Residence
Apply for overseas universities

Annual Careers Events

Year 13 Tertiary Night – 21 March 6.30pm at the Events Centre
Westlake Careers Expo (Term 2)
Lunchtime Speakers are invited throughout the year from a range of providers, work places and alumni (Career Bites)
University visits for enrolment assistance (Term 3)
Tertiary Provider Open Days
Tertiary Provider Experience Days
KATTI for Māori students
PILOT for Pasifika students