Not your everday electrician

Emily Agate Energy, News, Ultimit / Women in Infrastructure

Gemma Rose would like you to know there are lots of different ways to be an electrician. Gemma, 28, is a Power Technician with Empowered Technical Services in Waikato, where she’s been for the past two years working in high-voltage (HV) and Medium Voltage (MV) substations. Gemma has completed the NZ Certificate Electrical Supply – Power Technician (L5) through Connexis …

Through the gateway to employment…

Emily Agate News, Schools/Gateway

Connexis Gateway programmes give secondary school students the chance to gain real, hands-on experience in the infrastructure industry while they are still studying. By spending time on actual worksites and completing industry-recognised training, students build practical skills, confidence, and a clear understanding of what infrastructure careers involve.  This hands-on experience in an infrastructure role while he was still at school …

A word from our Director – March. 2026

Emily Agate eNews, News

Kia ora koutou, As of January 1, Connexis has been operating within the Energy and Infrastructure Industry Skills Board (EIISB), following the announcement of the disestablishment of the New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology (NZIST – formerly known as Te Pūkenga). This is our temporary home as work-based training heads back to industry ownership.  I would like to thank our employers and learners for the written support provided for Connexis to continue as your national training provider. You can be confident in continuing to enrol in our …