Date:
10 Nov 2026,
5.30PM – 8.00PM
duration:
2 hrs 30 mins
Venue:
Auckland University - Owen Glenn Building
Address:
Owen Glenn Building, 12 Grafton Road
Auckland
Cost:
Free event
Register Add to Calendar 2026-11-10 17:30:00 2026-11-10 20:00:00 Pacific/Auckland Human Skills Workshop

This event is designed for students, graduates, and early-career engineers looking to ask questions, make connections, and gain the confidence to take the next step in their careers.

Food and refreshments will be provided following the workshop.

The session will be hosted by Julie Nottage, a Certified Speaking Professional (one of only eleven CSPs in New Zealand), speaker, trainer and author, alongside Myles Lind – General Manager Transport Infrastructure at Auckland Council, a Chartered Professional Engineer, Fellow of Engineering New Zealand, and experienced leader in the transport and water infrastructure sector.

Venue:
Room 260-325, Sir Owen Glen Building
University of Auckland
12 Grafton Road, Auckland

Parking
• On-street parking available via Grafton Road entry, opposite Stanley Street.
• Approximately $6 flat rate evening parking after 4.30pm daily.
• Directly under the building.

Public Transport
• Symonds Street bus stops: approximately 2 minutes' walk.
• Frequent services include Routes 24B, 25B/L, 30, 70, and the Outer Link services.

Walking Directions
• From Grafton Road, enter through the main entrance.
• Allow 5-10 minutes walking time from most nearby bus stops and parking locations.

Auckland University - Owen Glenn Building Engineering New Zealand hello@engineeringnz.org

Listen & Learn – What Uni Doesn't Teach You Join the Engineering New Zealand Auckland Branch for an interactive session focused on the practical skills that are rarely taught at university. Learn how to build professional networks, develop meaningful industry relationships, find mentors, and navigate the New Zealand engineering job market.

This event is designed for students, graduates, and early-career engineers looking to ask questions, make connections, and gain the confidence to take the next step in their careers.

Food and refreshments will be provided following the workshop.

The session will be hosted by Julie Nottage, a Certified Speaking Professional (one of only eleven CSPs in New Zealand), speaker, trainer and author, alongside Myles Lind – General Manager Transport Infrastructure at Auckland Council, a Chartered Professional Engineer, Fellow of Engineering New Zealand, and experienced leader in the transport and water infrastructure sector.

Venue:
Room 260-325, Sir Owen Glen Building
University of Auckland
12 Grafton Road, Auckland

Parking
• On-street parking available via Grafton Road entry, opposite Stanley Street.
• Approximately $6 flat rate evening parking after 4.30pm daily.
• Directly under the building.

Public Transport
• Symonds Street bus stops: approximately 2 minutes' walk.
• Frequent services include Routes 24B, 25B/L, 30, 70, and the Outer Link services.

Walking Directions
• From Grafton Road, enter through the main entrance.
• Allow 5-10 minutes walking time from most nearby bus stops and parking locations.

Presenters

Auckland Branch