Telecommunications provides well-paid employment opportunities covering the entire telecommunications field from sales, service and technical support to network design, operations and management. You will also be in a good position to consider setting up your own business, especially after a period gaining experience in employment or research.

BBC: The Mobile Future is Calling
Shortage of Telecommunications workers is hindering business growth in New Zealand ( 29 November 2007, New Zealand Herald) Telecommunication jobs among those of highest earnings, NZ Ministry of Education, December 2006. Wireless Job Skills in Hot Demand, Computerworld, July 10, 2006.
Tait Electronics has opportunities for Summer students Tertiary graduates
Telecom New Zealand is looking for talented graduates. See this message for information about this year's Graduate Leadership Development Programme (a structured two-year programme designed to develop specific abilities of graduates while providing them with a broad view of how the Telecom business operates and where new members might like to develop their careers with in it). News item: "IT graduate supply 'worst for 15 years'" reports Computerworld NZ An article in Computerworld reported that the IT job market in New Zealand had impressive growth in 2004, with the IT Vacancy Index growing by 70% in the first half of the year. At the same time, the number of students beginning IT degrees is at a 15 year low. This will lead to "a major gap between supply and demand for ICT graduates stretching out for at least another five years", according to one prediction.

• Careers Advisory Service at the University of Otago.

Women in Telecommunications and Applied Science
A web page devoted to information concerning career opportunities for women.

IEEE Careers site -- Registration is FREE, and it offers opportunities for those seeking a new computer science job or trying to find the right rofessional to join your team

ACM CareerNews provides summaries of articles on career-related topics of interest to students and professionals.

Bright Sparks Tertiary Scholarships
Applications are now invited from suitable candidates (aged 16 to 21) currently enrolled or intending to enrol in a tertiary course of study or an apprenticeship relating to one or more of the following industries:

Electrical
Electronics
Telecommunications

Bright Sparks scholarships will provide financial assistance of $1,000 a year for up to three years, for a study or training programme leading to qualifications relating to these industries.

Online Job Information
Here are some online job search websites, which might give you an idea of employment opportunities market graduates in the field of Telecommunications:

ZDNet Job Search
NZJobs
Netcheck
The job section on the Hewlett Packard website