An eight-day immersion in the career opportunities available across the electricity sector is being hailed as an example for all of New Zealand. Kawerau District Mayor Malcolm Campbell, says he’s so impressed with the Taster Course model that he’ll be sharing it with The Mayors Taskforce For Jobs, a nationwide network of 67 civic leaders which works towards the vision …
The importance of workplace first aid training was brought home to one Meridian Energy wind technician recently when he used his skills to help save the life of a truck driver. Brad Stuart was on his way to work at Te Uku Wind Farm near Raglan in Waikato, when he came across a truck parked in the centre of the …
The top trainees and trainers in New Zealand’s electricity and telecommunications industry have been recognised at the Connexis Annual Connection Excellence Awards in Hamilton last night. The awards evening was the final event in the annual weeklong showcase of the best and brightest within New Zealand’s electricity supply industry. The seven winners were chosen from 13 finalists in several categories …
September 10, 2017: It’s hands on and expertise to the fore next week as the top Electricity Supply Industry staff pit their skills against fellow workers from around the country. Teams from power companies will be demonstrating their skills and expertise in a series of fast paced line mechanic and cable jointer events at Annual Connection 2017 at Mystery Creek, …
New Zealand’s top trainees and trainers in the electricity and telecommunications industry will be recognised at the Connexis Annual Connection Excellence Awards dinner next week in Hamilton. The 13 men and women who make up the finalists work throughout the country, from Hamilton in the north to Invercargill in the south, and are competing for honours in: Contribution to Industry …
New Connexis Chief Executive Peter Benfell is joining the organisation at a time of major growth and investment for the Infrastructure industry and is looking forward to the challenge ahead. Connexis is the Infrastructure Industry Training Organisation (ITO) and its role is vital to ensure the country’s continued growth over the coming years. The industry is predicted to require an …
‘Girls with Hi-Vis’ campaign aims to recruit more women The Infrastructure Industry is in dire need of more quality staff with a predicted 25,000 more workers required to meet industry demand over the next 3 years and Connexis sees women as the answer. Connexis – the Infrastructure Industry Training Organisation (ITO) – is working to fill this void by attracting …
