Press Release – Water New ZealandThe new STEM pathways are an exciting step because they’ll help students discover that breadth of opportunity much earlier,” says Chief executive Gillian Blythe. 6 August 2026Water New Zealand says the new industry-led STEM subjects for Year 12 and 13 students will give students greater exposure to career opportunities in fast-growing areas such as the water sector. “The new STEM pathways are an exciting step because they’ll help students discover that breadth of opportunity much earlier.” Water New Zealand has developed career information and an online subject selection tool to help students understand the range of roles available and the pathways into them. “Helping students make informed subject choices is exactly what these new STEM pathways are designed to support.