NOTE: If you would like to be invoiced, please select the ticket type 'UC to invoice'. You only need to register once for your organisation.

The University of Canterbury's Business and Arts Careers Fair is a great opportunity to recruit quality UC students and graduates, and raise your organisation's profile for future recruitment.

The Business and Arts Careers Fair will introduce you to prospective student and graduate employees, so you can market your organisation and inform students of employment and career opportunities within your organisation.

Registrations close on Thursday 26 February 2026.

Registration for the fair is only confirmed once payment is received in full.

Registration price: $644.00 + GST (+ $21.97 Humanitix fee if ‘Pay by Card’ selected)

Quiet time

Please note that the first 30 minutes of the fair is designated as a ‘Quiet time’, specifically for students who may be otherwise challenged by large crowds and/or noises.

FAQs

What are my parking options for the event?

The Fair takes place in the Rātā building on UC's Ilam campus. There will be a designated drop off zone, and you can request parking for one vehicle on campus when you register.

What is included with my stand?

Each stand is approx. 2.4m wide x 1.2m deep and includes velcro-receptive walls (1-3 sides), one table, tablecloth, two chairs and wireless internet access.
Space for up to three representatives at your stand.
Drop off zone close to the venue and allocated car parking within the campus.
Assistance from student helpers.
Publicity of your organisation’s attendance on Careers Fairs pages on the UC website, in communications to students and in the information flyer for students.
Catering in a dedicated ‘exhibitors’ area’. This includes morning tea and lunch, with tea, coffee and water available during the event.

How can I contact the organiser with any questions?

Email the events team at events@canterbury.ac.nz

What's the refund policy?

Cancellations must be received in writing no later than 30 days prior to the event. Cancellations on or before this date will be accepted with a 100% refund excluding Humanitix fees. Cancellations after this date will not receive a refund. Cancellations/Refunds can be requested through Humanitix.

Can I update my registration information?

Yes, up until 14 days before the event (Thursday 5 March). Printed material will not be edited after this date. Online material will be updated where possible. You can edit your registration information on Humanitix.

Please note, before beginning your registration, that the registration form asks you to provide a company blurb, logo and website link, as well as the dietary and accessibility requirements of your representatives.

By registering as an exhibitor at a University of Canterbury Careers Fair, you agree to the details that you provide being used for the purposes of administering, managing, evaluating and sending communications about this event. You consent to receiving marketing email communications from the University of Canterbury’s Centre for Employability and Career Development, which may include information about future career fairs, employer events, and other relevant opportunities to engage with UC students. You can unsubscribe from these communications at any time. We collect and manage your personal information in accordance with the University of Canterbury’s Privacy Policy. For more information about how we collect, use, and protect personal information, please view the Privacy Policy here.

Please note that UC’s Business and Arts Careers Fair is filmed and photographed. Video footage and photos might be publicly accessible on UC’s Facebook, LinkedIn and Instagram pages. Photos may be used in university publications and promotional material (digital and print) and social media content. If you have any questions or concerns regarding photography, please email communications@canterbury.ac.nz.

Contact the host of Taiopenga Rapuara | Careers Fair - Business and Arts 2026