New Zealand’s infrastructure sectors are set to have a stronger industry-led training pipeline, with Connexis approved to become an independent, industry-owned training provider from 1 November.
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Connexis returns to industry ownership, marking new chapter for infrastructure training
Wellington, 2 November 2026 Infrastructure training provider Connexis has officially returned to industry ownership, giving the sectors it serves a direct role in guiding the organisation’s future. From today, Connexis will operate as Connexis Inc, an independent, industry-owned and industry-led Private Training Establishment (PTE), with a membership structure and charitable status designed to keep training closely aligned with the workforce …
New Zealand’s top electricity supply workforce power up their own spotlight
23 October, 2026 New Zealand’s outstanding electricity supply workers have put their skills and expertise to the test in Pukekohe at Annual Connection 2026, showcasing the specialist skills that keep New Zealand connected and powered up. Managed annually by Connexis, the national infrastructure industry training provider, and this year hosted by Counties Energy, Annual Connection is a major event …
WEL Networks and Connexis join forces to build future Power Technician workforce
21 October 2026 WEL Networks and Connexis have today shared details for an Advanced Powertech Apprenticeship Pathway, a new collaborative initiative to develop a structured apprenticeship pathway for Power Technicians. This initiative combines industry expertise and work-based training to address a critical skills shortage in New Zealand’s electricity sector. This collaboration will develop and launch a new delivery model for …
What does it take to keep NZ’s lights on under pressure?
The essential workers New Zealand relies on when the power goes out, the weather turns nasty or critical infrastructure needs repair will be putting their skills to the test at Annual Connection in Pukekohe later this month.
Apprenticeship opens new doors for Simon
When electrical technician Simon Bunyan, 40, was offered an NZC Pipeline Construction and Maintenance, Drinking Water Standard (Level 4) apprenticeship with Connexis through his employer, Think Water Gisborne, he saw it as a unique learning experience. “Think Water has always been supportive of ongoing training and development, so when the chance came up to complete an apprenticeship, I jumped at …
Future leaders shine at New Zealand’s energy industry excellence awards
New Zealand’s top electricity supply industry (ESI) trainees have been named as finalists in the Connexis Energy Trainee Awards for 2026.
Celebrating our latest line mechanic graduates
Congratulations to our newest qualified line mechanics, who have completed the final stages of their training journey with Connexis Training
Prioritising the future
Jack Roberts, tried his hand at other trades and careers before switching to training for a NZC in Infrastructure Works Level 3 and now Level 4 with Connexis. That led to work as a network operator for Fulton Hogan, where he is now a leading hand. With just a couple of papers to go on his qualification Jack, 33, is excited …
From Connexis: Connexis Awards Recognise Industry Leaders Investing in Civil Workforce Development
Connexis has celebrated employers and apprentices who are helping build the future of New Zealand’s civil infrastructure workforce through training, development, and nationally recognised qualifications at the annual Connexis Civil Industry Training and Development Awards, presented at the Civil Contractors Conference in Wellington recently.