Welcome to Futureintech Your gateway to careers in technology, engineering & science Careers in technology, engineering and science are among the most exciting, varied and rewarding possible. They offer opportunities to travel, to make genuine new discoveries, to work with creative, like-minded people and to make a practical difference to the world around you. Futureintech was set up to provide you - the student, the teacher, the caregiver, the careers advisor - with the tools, insight and advice you need to discover the vast range of careers out there. Find out about companies and what they do, where to study, and available scholarships. Discover what young professionals have to say about their work, the skills they've developed, and how they got their jobs.

New Zealand has a serious shortage of technologists, engineers and scientists.

It’s a major long term challenge because our economy and living standards depend upon having enough talented people in these wealth-creating areas.

The number of students graduating from technology and engineering courses has stagnated over the last 8 years, barely increasing by 1%. New Zealand now has the lowest rate of professional engineering graduates in the OECD – just 5% of all graduates, compared to the average of 15%, and over 30% in South Korea.

A big part of the problem is a lack of awareness about what these careers involve. Students and their influencers – parents, caregivers, teachers and careers advisors – need better information about the opportunities available.

Various initiatives by the government and industry and educational groups have been tackling this issue, looking for long term solutions. IPENZ, supported by NZTE, has conducted research into careers promotions overseas. Futureintech is the result.