As industries across New Zealand continue to evolve, the demand for highly skilled professionals who can respond to complex global challenges is growing rapidly. From infrastructure resilience and renewable energy to sustainable urban development and engineering innovation, these areas are shaping Aotearoa’s future. Postgraduate study offers a direct route into specialist roles across these fields – enhancing employability, leadership opportunities, and long-term career progression.
To help future students explore these opportunities, the University of Auckland’s Faculty of Engineering and Design is hosting a series of postgraduate webinars from June – August 2026. These webinars will provide you with the opportunity to learn more about the programmes from students and graduates, you’ll also hear from academic staff and discover how postgraduate study can advance your career.
Graduates of postgraduate Engineering programmes at the University of Auckland have an 90% employment rate, according to the Graduate Outcomes Survey 2024 – highlighting industry demand for advanced expertise. As New Zealand’s leading faculty for engineering, architecture, and the built environment, we offer world-class teaching and strong industry connections.
Master of Disaster Management
Webinar date: Tuesday, 14 July 2026
With climate-related events and natural hazards increasingly impacting communities worldwide, disaster resilience and emergency management expertise is critical. The Master of Disaster Management prepares professionals to lead in areas including risk reduction, resilience planning, and emergency response.
This programme will equip you with the skills needed to confidently solve complex problems in high-pressure environments. You’ll gain the knowledge needed to plan frameworks, create policies, devise solutions, and understand how to approach real-world issues in a disaster setting.
The Master of Disaster Management is suitable for students from a wide range of backgrounds, including engineering, architecture, science, law, development studies, government sectors, and emergency services. Career outcomes include disaster risk consultancy, resilience planning, emergency management advisory, and policy strategy.
Master of Energy
Webinar date: Tuesday, 28 July 2026
The global transition toward sustainable energy systems is creating growing demand for professionals with expertise in renewable energy, sustainability, and energy innovation.
Through the Master of Energy, you’ll have the opportunity to focus on a field of energy, gaining valuable industry insights and exploring technological developments alongside our internationally recognised experts. As the Geothermal Institute’s flagship programme, you can take advantage of our strong industry relationships, whether through networking opportunities or by gaining the broad perspectives needed to achieve your career goals. This will prepare you to lead in a sustainable global sector that continuously evolves to meet our daily needs.
Designed for graduates and professionals from backgrounds including engineering, environmental studies, science, and business, this programme supports career pathways into roles including energy analyst, renewable systems engineer, sustainability consultant, and policy advisor.
Master of Urban Planning (Professional)
Webinar date: Tuesday, 18 August 2026
As cities and regions continue to grow and transform, urban planners play a critical role in shaping sustainable, liveable, and resilient communities. Accredited by the New Zealand Planning Institute (NZPI), the Master of Urban Planning (Professional) equips students to shape better futures by influencing the economic, social, environmental and cultural development of our urban spaces.
With this research-led programme, you’ll acquire the knowledge and leadership required to practice in an increasingly complex and diverse urban world. The programme is structured to facilitate connection with practising urban planning professionals, where you’ll also have the opportunity to investigate an urban issue of interest to you.
This programme is suited to graduates and professionals from a wide variety of backgrounds, who are seeking careers in areas including urban and regional planning, infrastructure strategy, or sustainability consulting.
Master of Engineering
Webinar date: Tuesday, 25 August 2026
Our Master of Engineering programme is designed to help graduates and professionals boost their abilities to perform intellectual analysis and solve complex problems through a research-led engineering specialisation of their choice.
Structured to help you develop a sense of independence and confidence in your ability to think critically and conduct fundamental or applied research, this programme will enable you to engage with a stimulating mix of theory and analysis – setting you apart in your pursuit of higher-level opportunities.
Suitable for those from engineering, applied sciences, physics, and technology backgrounds, the programme supports career pathways including design engineering, research and development, technical consulting, and project leadership.
Ready to take the next step? Learn more about these programmes by registering for our webinars here: https://response.auckland.ac.nz/engdes-pg-webinars