Mentorship
Fewer women still choose subjects like engineering and computer science – and we’re not waiting for that to fix itself. We support our female students by offering a mentorship programme to help them reach their goals.
Our mentorship programme connects women studying STEM with academic staff and industry professionals who’ve already navigated the industry and volunteer their time to back them.
Through ongoing guidance and real conversations, the programme encourages students to push their thinking, build new skills and explore different corners of STEM, all while growing a network that matters.
How the mentorship programme works: responsibilities and benefits
Progress in tech doesn’t happen in isolation – it happens through conversations, challenge and connection.
Mentors
What are a mentor's responsibilities?
- Share real-world insight from industry and university experience
- Act as a sounding board for ideas, challenges and decisions
- Help mentees set development goals
- Offer honest development feedback
- Provide opportunities to meet and network with others
Why should you become a mentor?
- Pass on your success
- Strengthen your leadership, communication and coaching skills
- Gain fresh perspectives from emerging talent
- Expand professional networks
- Be recognised for contributing to the next generation of women in tech
Mentees
What are a mentee's responsibilities?
- Commit to personal development and growth
- Be willing to learn
- Accept feedback
- Be willing to step outside your comfort zones
- Ability to identify your goals
Why should you become a mentee?
- See what working in tech actually looks like
- Have someone to talk things through with
- Understand your strengths, and where there’s room to grow
- Create connections that can open doors long after university
- Explore different perspectives
Join the programme
Get in touch to learn more about our mentorship programme or join as a mentor. Email ecmsengagement@aut.ac.nz
