Dunedin is recognised as a leading educational centre both nationally and internationally. From global business successes germinated by academic curiosity to vibrant graduation parades that bring the central city to life, the Dunedin City Council, tertiary institutes, businesses and students work together for mutual benefit.
New Zealand’s oldest university, the University of Otago, is highly respected for its teaching and research, bringing students and staff to the city from New Zealand and around the world. Otago Polytechnic is a leader in hands-on responsive research and career-focused education; its students are high achievers who earn the polytechnic resounding endorsements from employers.
You can read the prospectus for the Otago Polytechnic's Research & Enterprise Solutions
Enterprise Dunedin supports connections between businesses and the education sector through the following programmes:
- Audacious
- Sexy Summer Jobs
- Study Dunedin
- SIGNAL ICT Graduate School
- Business Safari
How we can support your business
Enterprise Dunedin can help you:
- work with relevant council departments
- find and retain skilled staff.
Contact
For further information, contact:
Fraser Liggett
Economic Development Programme Manager
Managing and overseeing the diverse and wide range of portfolios of the Economic Development team.
- Phone: +64 3 474 3332
- Mobile: +64 21 721 412
- Email: Fraser.liggett@dcc.govt.nz
Chanel O’Brien
Business Development Advisor
Facilitating and responding to the requirements of the Dunedin Tech business cluster and helping initiate collaboration to grow high Tech companies in Dunedin. Meeting business needs and enabling students to get work experience and the opportunity of permanent employment in the city.
- Phone: +64 3 474 3736
- Email: Chanel.OBrien@dcc.govt.nz