Kia ora koutou, As we approach the shortest day of the year, we are moving closer toward our 2026 elections with many I’ve talked to hoping that it brings continuity in infrastructure investment and stability to the vocational education and training system that has been in an extended state of change. The recent Budget 2026 announcements brought welcome investment in …
Connexis launches three new Level 4 Temporary Traffic Management micro-credentials
Media release Connexis1st April 2026 Connexis launches three new Level 4 Temporary Traffic Management micro-credentials Connexis has launched three new Level 4 Temporary Traffic Management (TTM) micro-credentials, available from today. Connexis is the first provider in New Zealand to offer these new credentials. Micro-credentials are short, NZQA-recognised training programmes of between five and 40 credits. They can contribute towards a …
A word from our Director – March. 2026
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 …
Bound for leadership
“Outward Bound has taught me a lot. It helped me grow my inner voice, giving me the confidence to speak up, just be myself and to not shy away.” For Cathrynn Schwalger (Pictured above second from left, top row), a 28-year-old, HV trainee electrician for Omexom, the Connexis Outward Bound scholarship offered the opportunity to step outside her comfort zone …
A word from our Director – Nov. 2025
Kia ora koutou, Thank you for your continued support as we head toward the end of another big year and rapidly approaching the next stage of changes to the setup of vocational education and training (VET) within New Zealand. We are currently preparing Connexis to transition out of the New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology (NZIST – formally known as …
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 …
A word from our Director – March 2025
Kia ora koutou, I hope 2025 is off to a great start for you and your team. At Connexis we start the year strong thanks to the positive feedback we received from you with our employer satisfaction rating for 2024 at 96%, and our trainee survey showing 95% satisfaction. While we continue to operate with an uncertain future as we await further …
A man of many hats
Denay Cottam is a standout example of how a solid foundation in the trades can open doors to a long, diverse, and future-focused career in infrastructure. A qualified plumber, gasfitter, and drainlayer, Denay completed his apprenticeship in New Plymouth before heading offshore. Over more than a decade, he worked across New Zealand, Australia, and Malaysia in high-pressure roles—both onshore and …
Gateway opens career choices for Noah
Thanks to friends and family already working as line mechanics, Noah Bennie was confident being a line mechanic was the job for him; a good match for his desire to work outside and his love of climbing. It was during a Gateway programme, working one day a week for Delta in Alexandra while he was still at high school that …
A word from our Director – December 2024
Kia ora koutou, Throughout another year of change and uncertainty within the Vocational Education sector, we at Connexis are proud to have continued our focus on growing a skilled, local workforce for a sustainable and resilient infrastructure industry. As part of the disestablishment of Te Pūkenga, an update from the Government is due shortly on its future plans for the …