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
Auckland Region
Henderson | Omexom | 25 June, 9:30am - 2:00pm
Event Full
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.
Mount Roskill, Auckland | Pipeline & Civil and Watercare | 29 June, 9:30am - 2:00pm
Join Pipeline & Civil and Watercare for an interactive introduction to trades careers within the Civil and Water sector. The day will begin with an overview of business operations and hearing from women within the industry. Following this, the attendees will have the opportunity to participate in three activities and a Site Tour.
Pukekohe | Counties Energy | 30 June, 9:30am - 2:00pm
Join Counties Energy for an interactive introduction to trades careers within the Energy sector.
The day will begin with an overview of business operations and hearing from women within the industry. Following this, the attendees will have the opportunity to participate in three activities:
- Excavator Operation Competition
- EWP (bucket truck) ride/operation
- Tour
Waikato Region
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
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:
Event Full
Max attendees: 20 students
South Island Region
Christchurch | Isaac Construction | 23 June, 9:30am - 2:00pm
Event Full
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.
