In 1986 all Student Job Search operations were co-ordinated by the newly established Student Job Search Aotearoa Incorporated and funded to a large degree by an annual grant from the government.

In September 2012 all seven regional offices were closed as students were applying for jobs online.

Students find jobs they are interested in on the website and complete an online application form.

The system filter will also check that they meet the basic job requirements before they are referred to the employer.

Once they've received applications, employers decide whether to shortlist and/or offer a student the job.