2026 MITO Bus Tour registrations are open now!
Are you looking for a hands-on way to inspire your students about automotive careers? MITO’s Automotive Careers Bus Tours are back and better than ever!
These free, fully-organised tours give secondary school teachers, career advisors, and gateway coordinators the chance to bring Year 11–13 students behind the scenes of the automotive industry. Each tour visit showcases the exciting career pathways available through on-the-job learning and apprenticeships.
Whether your students are curious about cars, trucks, or tech, these tours offer a real-world glimpse into the industry and the people who power it. Ideal for students considering MITO’s StartUp® micro-credential programme to explore automotive careers.
What you need to know:
- Free to attend—no cost to schools or students.
- Open to all secondary schools with Year 11–13 students.
- Tours run in Term 1 and Term 2 across the motu.
- Registrations close 3 weeks prior to the tour date, or earlier if maximum numbers are reached.
- After registrations close, MITO will confirm your school’s allocation of student and teacher spaces.
Over 600 participants joined MITO across 16 tours in 2025. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to connect your students with real workplaces, real people, and real career possibilities.
Fill out the form below to register your school’s interest.
Please direct any questions to our Vocational Careers Advisors at vca@mito.org.nz
BUS TOUR LOCATIONS
Term 1, 2026
| Location | Date | Registrations Close |
| New Plymouth | Wed 18 Feb | Closed |
| Christchurch | Tue 24 Feb | Closed |
| Dunedin | Wed 25 Feb | Closed |
| Auckland (North Shore) | Tue 3 Mar | Closed |
| Auckland (South) | Wed 4 Mar | Closed |
| Queenstown | Tue 10 Mar | Closed |
| Invercargill | Wed 11 Mar | Closed |
| Rotorua | Tue 17 Mar | Mon 26 Feb |
| Tauranga | Wed 18 Mar | Tue 27 Feb |
| Auckland (Central) | Tue 24 Mar | Closed |
| Auckland (Central) | Wed 25 Mar | Closed |
Term 2, 2026 (dates to be confirmed soon)
| Location | Date | Registrations Close |
| Wellington | TBA | TBA |
| Palmerston North | TBA | TBA |
| Napier | TBA | TBA |
| Nelson | TBA | TBA |
| Hamilton | TBA | TBA |
| Gisborne | TBA | TBA |
| Whangārei | TBA | TBA |