New Zealand to host international careers events this November,
09 April 2026
Career practitioners, researchers, leaders and policymakers from around the world will gather in Auckland this November.
New Zealand will host 2 major international career development events, held back‑to‑back over one week.
The International Centre for Career Development and Public Policy (ICCDPP) Symposium and the International Association for Educational and Vocational Guidance (IAEVG) International Conference will bring together international and local careers expertise.
Together, the events reflect New Zealand’s commitment to collaboration, shared learning and strong career guidance systems.
“We are proud to be the government partner for both events,” says Nina Ive, Deputy Chief Executive Careers and Investment Design, Tertiary Education Commission.
“They strengthen international connections, support quality practice and align with New Zealand’s National Careers System Strategy. As kaitiaki of the strategy, we lead and coordinate its implementation and these events help turn that direction into action.”
The ICCDPP Symposium will run from 22-24 November. It is an invitation‑only event with a strong focus on career guidance policy. Small country teams will bring together leaders across policy, practice and research.
The symposium provides space for in‑depth discussion, shared learning and action planning, with the aim of advancing career guidance policy, systems development and effective policy.
The IAEVG International Conference will follow from 25-27 November at the New Zealand International Convention Centre in Auckland. The Careers and Transition Education Association of New Zealand will host the conference.
The IAEVG conference is open to all career professionals and provides opportunities to connect, share practice and learn from international perspectives.
Under the theme Navigating the Future, participants will share research, innovation and practice. The conference offers a platform for New Zealand practitioners to contribute to international learning and strengthen capability across the careers workforce.
Together, these events reflect the National Careers System Strategy’s focus on inclusion, collaboration and continuous improvement. They also strengthen New Zealand’s contribution to international career development.