A knowledge of mathematics is important in areas such as biology, chemistry, computer science, earth sciences, cryptography, economics, engineering, finance, modelling (including environmental modelling), operations research, physics, and statistics. There is also a well-known shortage of qualified mathematics teachers in New Zealand.

The skills students gain from studying Mathematics can lead to work in a variety of rolls including: Data Analyst, Financial Analyst, IT or Computing Analyst, Mathematical Modeller, Meteorologist, Research Scientist and Secondary School Teacher.