Standard Setting readies for move into Workforce Development Councils

Aoife Cassidy News, RoVE

From 4 October 2021, responsibility for qualifications development, pre- and post-moderation, consent to assess, and programme endorsement for the infrastructure industries will move from Connexis to the new Waihanga Ara Rau Construction and Infrastructure Workforce Development Council (WDC).  As part of the government’s Reform of Vocational Education (RoVE), Waihanga Ara Rau will be the vocational education standard setting body for infrastructure sector unit standards and qualifications. Connexis …

Strong connections more important than ever

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Annual Connection, a celebration of the Electricity Supply Industry (ESI), returns in 2021 for its 20th year, celebrating the best of the best in tradespeople and showcasing product innovations. This iconic three-day event has come to be a highlight of the ESI calendar, bringing together workers, suppliers and local communities in an exciting and unique event. This year the event …

Iconic Electricity Supply event a chance to recognise essential workers

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Plans to bring Annual Connection back in 2021 continue, despite the latest Covid lockdowns, with new dates announced and a stronger conviction than ever from our competitors and stakeholders of the need to recognise electricity workers and celebrate the industry in 2021. Annual Connection is a celebration of the people who are out there working to keep our lights on, …

Connexis Experience Key in the Future of Industry Training

Aoife Cassidy News, RoVE

Important knowledge and experience of infrastructure industry training will be present in the leadership team of the new Waihanga Ara Rau Construction and Infrastructure Workforce Development Council (WDC). Connexis General Manager Learning Solutions Mike Grumball has been named as one of a new team of four Waihanga Ara Rau General Managers.  Workforce Development Councils are being established through the Reform …

First Workforce Development Council Chief Executive Appointed

Aoife Cassidy News, RoVE

Waihanga Ara Rau Construction and Infrastructure Workforce Development Council today announced the appointment of Philip Aldridge as Chief Executive. The appointment is a significant milestone in the establishment of Workforce Development Councils, which will give industry greater leadership in the vocational education system. Waihanga Ara Rau is the first of the six Workforce Development Councils to appoint its Chief Executive. …

August Trainee e-News – RoVE Updates, New Qualification Launches, Annual Connection and more…

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Kia ora koutou,  Kia ora koutou,  From our team at Connexis, we hope you and your family are staying safe and are successfully adapting your daily habits to cope with the current Level 4 lockdown. We understand that each of you will have different challenges at home and at work.  Please do know, we will be as flexible as you need during this time.  …

August e-News – RoVE Updates, Workforce Development Strategies, Annual Connection and more…

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Kia ora koutou,  Here we are again at Level 4, a potentially challenging and disruptive time for many of us. However, please be aware we are here to continue to support you through your learning journey. Our teams are very well set up in their home offices and therefore we expect minimal disruption to our service. Should you be without any learning …

Connexis Chair Brian Warren honoured with CCNZ lifetime award

Aoife Cassidy News, Our People

Congratulations to our Board Chair Brian Warren, whose contribution to civil construction was recognised at the 42nd Civil Contractors New Zealand Hirepool Construction Excellence Awards on Friday night (30 July). Brian received a National Life Membership to Civil Contractors New Zealand (CCNZ). Connexis Chief Executive Kaarin Gaukrodger says Brian’s award was well-deserved and a reflection of the positive impact he …

Connexis CE congratulates Competenz as it becomes the first TITO to transition into Te Pūkenga

Aoife Cassidy News, Our People, RoVE

Competenz’s transition into Te Pūkenga today has been applauded by Kaarin Gaukrodger, the Chief Executive of fellow Transitional Industry Training Organisation (TITO) Connexis. Kaarin says Competenz has paved the way for the other “first movers”, including Connexis and BCITO who will transition on 1 September and 4 October respectively. “This is an historic moment and we wish Competenz all the …

Young leaders and top training initiatives shine at civil construction awards

Aoife Cassidy Civil, News, Our People

Courageous young leaders and top training initiatives have been recognised at the Z Energy People Awards and Connexis Civil Industry Training Awards, held on Friday 30 July in Wellington. Hundreds of people from across the civil construction industry attended the prestigious awards, which were presented at Te Papa Tongarewa as part of The Contractors Conference, New Zealand’s premier civil construction …