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Empowering career educators
Excellence, inclusion, collaboration, innovation.
Empowering NZ youth with quality career guidance.
Supporting educators to guide youth to employment.
Advocate, develop, and respect diversity in careers.
"Adorned with feathers, the bird is able to fly"
CATE is a professional organisation for people working in the fields of career and transition education
The focus of CATE is on the career education and development of youth and their transition from school into the wider world of employment, training and/or further education.
High quality careers education and development is an essential part of preparing youth for their future. Supporting learners to make informed decisions about their options is critical as this can improve their overall quality of life, sense of purpose and the contributions they make to their whanau and community.









Shaping Future Pathways Across New Zealand
Dedicated to supporting career and transition educators in guiding youth towards successful futures.
Why Choose Us
The benefits of becoming a CATE member
The CATE Executive actively engages with members to advocate for continuous improvements in careers education.
Expand your professional connections both regionally and nationally through mentorship opportunities.
Stay informed with regular newsletter from the Kaiārahi and the President of CATE NZ, providing updates on current developments.
Access a comprehensive library of career education tools and resources available exclusively in the members-only section.