May 5, 2025
News

Speed Networking with Keystone Trust

Alex Wallin

For many students, their first interaction with industry professionals doesn’t happen until they’re sitting across the table in a job interview. We believe it’s time to change that.

Students should have the opportunity to explore different career pathways, ask questions in a supportive environment, and gain valuable insights into what a future in the property and construction sector might actually look like, long before they graduate.

That’s why it was such a pleasure to host a Speed Networking Evening in partnership with Keystone Trust. Held at our Auckland office, the event brought together Keystone students studying construction-related degrees and a diverse group of industry professionals for a fast-paced, engaging evening of conversation and connection.

The event enabled students to go around the professional circuit in pairs or solo, having the chance to have a unique conversation tailored to their career journeys. Students had five minutes with each professional, before moving on to the next.

We aimed to create a welcoming and supportive space where students could chat with professionals from varied backgrounds and roles. A Speed Networking format allowed students to speak with Architects, Engineers, Project Managers, and Quantity Surveyors, all in the same evening. It was an opportunity to explore the breadth of the industry and understand the many pathways their studies could lead to.

It was also important to us to ensure an inclusive environment that supported students from all backgrounds and skill levels, encouraging authentic conversations and meaningful engagement. Events like these are a crucial part of creating a more informed, connected, and inspired next generation of professionals.

A big thank you to everyone who participated and helped make this event a success, we’re proud to support initiatives that invest in future talent. We'd like to particularly thank Amanda and Ailsa at Keystone Trust for empowering us to host this event, to the students that seized the opportunity, and to the professionals who gave up their time, including:

Tom Locke, Warren and Mahoney
David Klosser, Agents of Architecture
Selena Sager, Agents of Architecture
Pumesh Pillay, NZTA
Tamati Parker, C3 Construction
Andrew Hay, Fife Capital
Janine Stewart, Minter Ellison
Oliver Smith, Auckland Council
Scott McCondach, WT
Dominic Rose, WT
James Allan, WT‍
Tim Lott, WT‍
Jason Power, WT

Christchurch Keystone students, speed networking is coming to you next! Keep an eye out for the details shared by the team at Keystone Trust.

Learn more about our industry progression initiatives and discover job opportunities at WT. We offer internships and work experience every year to support future talent.

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut.
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut.
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut.
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut.

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit.

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit esse cillum dolore eu fugiat nulla pariatur.Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit esse cillum dolore eu fugiat nulla pariatur.