Canterbury Tech wants to grow world-class talent for our local Tech Sector. This mentoring programme is for professionals working in Canterbury, New Zealand’s technology industry. Many successful people credit one or more mentors who made a big impact in helping them achieve early success.

This mentor programme, back by popular demand, is based on the 2019 Canterbury Tech Winter Mentor programme set up by Roger Nesbitt. Our mentor programme last year sold out. This year, our 2020 Canterbury Tech programme continues to be aimed at people who are working and are midway through their tech career and looking for support to improve their current job.

Mentoring isn’t just useful for the mentee, it’s great for mentors too. Mentors will be challenged to stay at the top of their game to provide up-to-date advice.

The 2020 Canterbury Tech Mentor programme is a 12-week mentor matching programme, comprising six fortnightly mentoring sessions across the winter season, June to September. It is run by volunteers who commit to approximately two hours every two weeks including preparation for mentors and actions for the mentees.

The programme has spaces for matched pairs of up to 18 mentors and 18 mentees. Mentors apply by obtaining a ticket here at no cost. Mentees can apply by buying a ticket here for $15 incl GST. We hope to place all applicants but if your mentee application is unsuccessful, we will give you a full refund. Participation in person in the Meet and Greet event is a requirement.

Full details can be found here:
https://canterburytech.nz/about/mentor-programme/

FEEDBACK FROM our 2019 PARTICIPANTS

As a mentor:

“All my expectations were met and in some cases, they have been exceeded."

"I really felt like I helped my mentee with their goals, made progress and gained a friend!"

"It was fantastic to give back to someone and I thoroughly enjoyed the whole process. :)”

“It was a great learning experience and I think we both got some awesome leanings out of this experience and will keep in touch for sure."

"I would totally recommend it to anyone next year and also put my hand up for it again.”

“I feel like both mentors and mentees get a lot of insight. It's mutually beneficial, and seeing the positive change is rewarding.”

As a mentee:

“I was looking to review and plan my career path. It was great to have a look at myself from a different perspective and from someone who is much more experienced in the industry. I think I really benefited a lot and will continue to keep in touch with the mentor.”

“Its a fantastic experience and something I never thought would be available for free. Christchurch has something special going on in the tech scene and continues to surprise above expectations!”

“I think it was incredibly worthwhile. It was challenging and I learnt a lot.”

“I never thought about having a mentor, I always heard about it, but this was the first time, I got the chance to actually participate in it. I came with no expectations, however, I gained so much.”