If there’s anybody that knows what it takes to take on the responsibility of judging the skills of line mechanic crews at Annual Connection, it’s Phil Johnson from PowerNet in Invercargill. Phil has been a judge in almost every Annual Connection line mechanic competition since it was resurrected at the Hamilton event in 2002, stepping aside only once in 2003 …
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Connexis Energy Trainee Awards Finalists Announced
The big reveal! The list of finalists for the Connexis Energy Trainee Awards, recognising the best and brightest trainees in New Zealand’s Electricity Supply Industry, is out! The winners will be announced at the Connexis Excellence Awards Dinner, being held on 23 October at Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre. Who will take out the top accolade of Trainee of the …
Success in training equals success in business for HEB Construction
A holistic approach to training at HEB Construction is setting its people up for success. “When many people enter this industry, becoming a labourer might not be their first job choice. Our approach is to work with them, to help them on their way towards the getting into the roles they aspire to and that will also benefit the business,” …
Constructing a Career Through Training
What was meant to be a temporary job has turned into a fulfilling career path for Kaitlyn Newsome. Kaitlyn’s civil construction career began when she was working for a labour hire company supplying staff to HEB Construction. She decided she’d like to give the trade a go herself. Kaitlyn, who has also worked as a prison officer, has been with …
A word from our Director – July 2025
Kia ora koutou, I hope you and your teams are well and staying healthy through winter. It has been a difficult time for a lot of businesses, and I acknowledge the commitment it takes to focus on investing in the future through training while the economy is slow. In this eNews we have a number of product and event updates, the …
Hands-on work experience key to enticing apprentices
Hands-on, skills-based training at New Zealand’s leading infrastructure work sites has been key to sparking interest in infrastructure trade and technical careers among young women. More than 500 secondary school students from around the country have attended almost 30 Connexis Girls with Hi-Vis® (GWHV) events hosted by key industry employers who have given female students the opportunity to try their …
From Hi-Vis to High Voltage: Natalee Hughes is lighting the way for women in trades
Attending a Connexis Girls with Hi-Vis® (GWHV) event in 2022 opened Natalee Hughes’s eyes to a new world of career possibilities. After attending a GWHV hosted by Horizon Networks in Whakatane, Natalee completed a Gateway programme with Horizon while she was still a student at Trident High School. It just cemented the idea that a career as a line mechanic …
Females a key part of strengthening the infrastructure workforce
Inviting women to choose a career in infrastructure could be the key to success for New Zealand’s pipeline of infrastructure projects, says the sector’s leading training provider. Connexis, training provider for infrastructure industries such as civil, energy, telecommunications and water, hosts Girls with Hi-Vis® (GWHV) events around the country each June with the goal of attracting more women into careers …
Showcasing water careers: New videos featuring Connexis trainees
Our industry partner Water New Zealand has launched a new collection of 14 career videos designed to showcase the water industry which is essential to our health and wellbeing and invite people to consider a career in water. The videos feature the experience of individuals currently working and training in the water sector – including our very own Connexis trainees: …
New Temporary Traffic Management micro-credentials launched
Three new risk-based Temporary Traffic Management (TTM) micro-credentials are now available. TTM training has shifted toward a risk-based framework, as outlined in the New Zealand Transport Authority Waka Kotahi’s New Zealand Guide to Temporary Traffic Management (NZGTTM). In late 2024, Connexis released the first of a new suite of micro-credentials developed to align with the requirements of the NZGTTM. The …