READY TO KICKSTART YOUR STUDENT'S CAREERS IN INFRASTRUCTURE?
New Zealand's infrastructure industry has a skills gap when it comes to upgrading roading networks, replacing leaky water pipes, maintaining power lines or installing faster broadband technology, to name a few. These jobs are in high-demand,
can be a lot of fun, and provide varied career paths…for women just as much as men.
Females only account for about 18% of employees in the Infrastructure Industries in general. This trend can be found in
the statistics of many other trade sectors. Girls with Hi-Vis® (GWHV) aims to change that!
Girls with Hi-Vis® gives female students the opportunity to gain hands-on experience, hear from inspirational women in
the industry and learn what a career in the infrastructure industries, as well as other important trade sectors, can offer.
Register to attend a 2026 GWHV event
Registrations close Friday 22 May
Auckland Region
Mangere Bridge | John Fillmore Contracting Ltd | 9 June, 9:30am - 2:00pm
East Tamaki, Auckland| Ventia | 17 June, 8:00am - 12:00pm
Introduction to Ventia and the Energy industry.
Henderson | Omexom | 25 June, 9:30am - 2:00pm
Come along and see what working in the Energy sector is like. Presentations by Omexom Managers and Connexis key people. This will be to show case the Electrical industry and what it takes to work on electrical equipment.
The students will be shown aspects of electrical worker techniques and the danger involved. To demonstrate the activities, the students will be divided into 3 groups and shown different work practices with different network assets. The students will be shown aspects of electrical worker techniques and the danger involved.
Waikato Region
Whakatane | Horizon Networks | 3 June, 9:30am - 2:00pm
Tauranga| HEB Construction - Omanawa Bridge Replacement | 4 June, 9:30am - 2:00pm
The event will give the students a chance to see the construction of the SH29 Omanawa Bridge Replacement.
Taupo | Mercury | 9 June, 9:15am - 2:30pm
Introduction to Mercury and the Energy sector. Hands on activities and career opportunity chats while exploring the Aratiatia Hydro Power Station.
Hamilton | WEL Networks Ltd | 16 June, 9:30am - 2:00pm
We will host the students in a range of activities. They can go up in a bucket truck and learn a bit about what a line mechanic does. We will give them an opportunity to do some cable jointing - with fire.
We will show them the control room and introduce to the latest initiatives in our energy industry through the eyes of young female engineers.
Taumaranui | The Lines Company | 18 June, 9:30am - 2:00pm
Taupo | Contact Energy | 19 June, 9:30am - 2:00pm
Introduction to Contact Energy and the Industry. Panel Q&A, Group Activities, Site Tour.
Taupo | Downer | 22 June, 9:30am - 2:00pm
Introduction to Downer and the Industry. Panel Q&A, Group Activities, Site Tour.
Max attendees: 40 students
Tokaanu | Genesis Energy | 23 June, 9:30am - 2:00pm
Introduction to Genesis Energy and the Industry. Panel Q&A, Group Activities, Site Tour.
Huntly | Genesis Energy | 25 June, 9:30am - 2:00pm
Introduction to Genesis Energy and the Industry. Panel Q&A, Group Activities, Site Tour.
Hamilton | Fulton Hogan | 26 June, 9:30am - 2:00pm
Presentation, recent projects/ industry achievements & awards. Activities and practical sessions, hands on opportunities for students to operate equipment.
Central Region
Stratford | Contact Energy | 4 June, 9:30am - 2:00pm
Introduction to Contact Energy and the Industry. Panel Q&A, Group Activities, Site Tour.
Hawera | Fulton Hogan | 10 June, 9:30am - 2:30pm
Introduction to Fulton Hogan, hear from women in the Industry, activities, site tour.
Wellington | Kiwirail | Date TBC
Max attendees: 15 students
Palmerston North | Horizon Networks | 11 June, 9:30am - 2:00pm
Hastings | Unison Contracting Services Ltd | 11 June, 9:30am - 2:00pm
Introduction to Unison and the industry, activities - ABS Handle and Switching, EWP Operation, Cable Cutting and Jointing, Pole Climb, Digger/excavator.
Napier | TW Civil and Infrastructure | 17 June, 9:30am - 2:00pm
An interactive event that gives students the opportunity to see what the civil and infrastructure industry is like. Plant operation, traffic management, surveying, site safety.
Palmerston North | Higgins | 18 June, 9:30am - 1:30pm
Introduction to Higgins, activities, interactive stations displaying civil construction.
Levin & Ōtaki | Te Pae o Tararua Ōtaki to north of Levin | 24 June, 9:30am - 2:00pm
This year, we are running two events on the same day in Levin and Ōtaki. Both events are a part of the wider Te Pae o Tararua: Ōtaki to north of Levin expressway project.
Our English event will be happening in the North end of the project in Levin, while the Te Reo Māori and English event will be happening in the South end of the project in Ōtaki.
If you are interested in registering for these events, please ensure you are selecting the relevant event based on language delivery.
Levin (English) basic info:
Max attendees: 25 students
Ōtaki (Te Reo Māori + English) basic info:
Max attendees: 20 students
H+S plan to come
South Island Region
Christchurch | Connetics| 9 June, 9:45am - 2:00pm
Connecting our communities to power a cleaner, brighter future. That's the work we do at Connetics, and we need more wāhine helping us do it. Spend the day with us at our Christchurch depot.
Climb a power pole, ride an elevated work platform, try high-voltage switching, connect underground cable. Meet the women already building careers here – in the field, in engineering, in design. The future needs building. Spend a day with us and see what's possible for you!
Clyde | Contact Energy | 10 June, 9:30am - 2:00pm
Introduction to Contact Energy and the Industry. Panel Q&A, Group Activities, Site Tour.
Nelson | Downer | 11 June, 9:30am - 2:00pm
Introduction to HEB Construction and careers in roading which are more than just hard hats.
Selwyn | HEB Construction | 11 June, 9:30am - 2:00pm
Introduction to HEB Construction and careers in roading which are more than just hard hats.
Balclutha | PowerNet Ltd | 23 June, 9:30am - 2:00pm
Introduction to PowerNet NZ Ltd and the Energy sector. Hands on activities and career opportunities.
Christchurch | Isaac Construction | 23 June, 9:30am - 2:00pm
Introduction to Issac Construction and the Civil industry. Tender for a project, Traffic Management, Machinery.
PLEASE COMPLETE THE REGISTRATION FORM BELOW
Please note: Completing this form does not guarantee your school a spot. The Girls with Hi-Vis® team will be in touch to confirm capacity. Should you have any questions, please reach out to Hillary and Ben at gwhv@connexis.org.nz.
Registrations close Friday 22 May
Didn’t get a spot with Girls with Hi‑Vis® 2026?
Spaces are limited each year, and if our events are full or we’re not heading to your region, there are other great opportunities out there. Girls in Infrastructure® is another industry experience programme with event locations across New Zealand that explores a range of infrastructure‑related careers and is a great alternative if you’re still keen to get involved.
