Training & Education

A national programme aimed at increasing the number of women entering construction, BCITO’s Girls in Construction initiative exposes the next generation to the trades sector. Built around the idea that ‘if you can see it, you can be it’, the programme takes students out of the classroom and into active worksites and supplier yards. So […]

A new report argues that New Zealand’s senior secondary education system is still failing to provide clear, structured pathways for the majority of young people leaving school, with university remaining the dominant and most clearly defined route.   Published by Skills Group, Multiple Pathways to Success calls for a major shift in how schools, employers, […]

A heavy diesel mechanic and a policy analyst can complete similar lengths of training and, in some cases, enter the workforce with little or no student debt.   Despite this, university education continues to be more highly regarded than vocational training in New Zealand, according to The New Zealand Initiative.   The organisation says the […]

As building and infrastructure projects begin to move from planning to delivery across New Zealand, one issue continues to concern the industry: where will the skilled workforce come from? For many smaller building and engineering businesses, finding experienced staff is often the biggest barrier to taking on more work. Rather than competing in a tight […]

NZA champions future builders, roofers, joiners and bricklayers in their career journey. With decades of experience in connecting apprentices to the industry, they have become a trusted link between learners and employers across the country. Nicole Niederer, NZA’s South Island business and administration manager, says that a key part of their work is matching the […]

The national construction workforce excels in technical skills but could improve in business management, planning, organising and leadership, a new survey has found. ConstrucTrend 2025 studies skill priorities and gaps, and the emerging technologies New Zealand’s carpenters, plumbers and electricians need to embrace.  The clear message is to focus on continuous learning to help meet […]