Meet the Grads
What our grads say
GovTechTalent graduates come from diverse study backgrounds and all walks of life. Meet some of the current graduates below and hear what they love about the programme.
Danielle
“GovTechTalent has exposed me to the range of roles and opportunities within the public service, as well as helped me build valuable networks among my fellow grads and other public service agencies.”
Alma
“I’ve enjoyed the social events we have regularly as a cohort within and outside of our work. I'm looking forward to seeing where everyone's careers take them.”
Sinéad
“I have enjoyed developing skills outside of what I learnt in tertiary study. I am looking forward to using these skills and more in the next rotation, exploring what a different role can be like.”
Frost
“So far, I've enjoyed the teams I've been working in and the social events with the other grads. It's eased the transition from university to work life having a good support network from both my agency team and the other grads.”
Josh
“If you're looking for a way to enter the tech industry but not sure which specific area, I cannot recommend the GTT program enough.”
Hirini
“GovTechTalent has opened up a million and one opportunities and learning experiences for me. It has surrounded me with a cohort of intelligent, driven and confident people that challenge and support me to better myself every day.”
Alex
“The program has exposed me to a huge range of pathways and possibilities. Being here has helped me realise that our jobs can be iterations of our careers.”
Finn Russel (GTT graduate 2022)
Graduate Data Advisor, MBIE
“There isn't really another grad programme like it. There are so many opportunities within GTT, and getting experience throughout the public sector, in three different agencies is massively valuable to your career.”
Tyson Turnbull (GTT graduate 2022)
Graduate Business Information Analyst, Oranga Tamariki
“The great thing about working with GovTechTalent, and government in general, is that you don't have to come from a tech background - you just have to have a passion for what you do.
I enjoy that a lot of my mahi gives back to tāngata whenua. I am very passionate about using data to gain insight into our rangatahi and tamariki, and my team has helped me navigate through each project I have taken part in.”
Hirini Johnston (GTT graduate 2022)
Graduate Systems Analyst, Ministry of Education
