INFRASTRUCTURE TRAINING and APPRENTICESHIPSCivil | Energy | Telecommunications | Water FIND YOUR PATHLEARN WITH PURPOSEFIND YOUR PATHLEARN WITH PURPOSEUpskilling the Infrastructure WorkforceWe work with industry to upskill the Infrastructure workforce for the Civil, Energy, Telecommunications, and Water sectors. Our programmes are nationally recognised by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA) and are mostly delivered through on-job training with options for campus and …
Transitioning to cleaner energy in New Zealand
New Zealand prides itself on being a sustainable country. How have these green practices translated into a cleaner energy sector? Let’s take a look.
The past, present and future of New Zealand Infrastructure
The Infrastructure Industry has a bright future with plans for major projects. What infrastructure changes are happening in New Zealand?
The heroes New Zealand needs: Infrastructure’s role after disasters
When disaster strikes, infrastructure work crews band together to protect their communities from further devastation.
An industry first for the rural contracting sector
(Story courtesy of: Rural News/Rural Contractors New Zealand) Helen Slattery is the rural contracting sector’s first woman to gain a National Certificate in Infrastructure Works Supervision Level 5. A Rural Contractors New Zealand (RCNZ) board member and partner in the Matamata firm Slattery Contracting, Slattery has penetrated the ‘glass ceiling’ to be the industry’s first woman to gain a National …
Industry’s best to battle it out at Annual Connection
It’s hands on for the top Energy Industry staff this week as they pit their skills against fellow workers from around the country. Teams from power companies around the country – including one from Australia – will be demonstrating their skills and expertise in a series of fast paced line mechanic and cable jointer competitions at the 2016 Annual Connection …
Canterbury leading the way with Civil Trades
Pictured: Tony Foster of Fletcher Construction (right) with Connexis CEO Helmut Modlik Tony Foster of Fletcher Construction is the latest Cantabrian to become Civil Trades Certified. He follows in the footsteps of Che Gallagher of Fletcher Construction and Barry Bowen and Wes Jefferys of City Care, who were part of an initial pilot group who graduated at the end of …
Connexis August eNewsletters out now!
Read the latest news from Connexis in our August eNewsletters – out now! Want to join our mailing list? Sign up here. Civil & Water Industry eNews In this issue: Next round of Civil Trades graduates announced Getting ‘Young Fellas’ into Civil Trades Connexis Company Awards 2016 Connexis Board news Transport sector welcomes Barbara Harrison Got a Trade Future Business Leaders Forum …
Top Connexis trainees inspired at Got a Trade Future Business Leaders Forum
Paraone Muru of Horizon Energy with Minister Louise Upston at the Got a Trade Future Business Leaders Forum Ten of Connexis’ most promising trainees were excited to be chosen to take part in a recent knowledge-sharing forum. Seeing this as a great opportunity to extend their skills and knowledge, and further their career prospects, the group spent the day listening, learning …
Winners announced at the Connexis Company Awards 2016
Winners and Judges at the Connexis Company Awards 2016 (From left to right): Helmut Modlik -Connexis CEO and competition judge; Kaye McGrail of Texco; Graeme McNicholl of Texco; David Howard of CCL; Dale Scrimshaw of CCL; John Bryant of Higgins; and Ross McArthur, Civil Trades Evaluator and competition judge. A Lower Hutt based civil infrastructure company has scooped a national …