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 …
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 …
For Courtney Inglis, a trainee line mechanic with Omexom in Auckland, making the most of the support around her, and “being open to constructive criticism or different ways of doing things,” has been key to her own success.
Connexis is proud to have supported its first cohort of learners based in the Cook Islands, marking an important milestone in delivering bespoke services off shore. Over the past few years, Connexis worked in partnership with To Tatou Vai Ltd, the state-owned authority responsible for the Cook Island’s water supply, supporting five learners to complete the New Zealand Certificate in Drinking Water Treatment Multi-stage process …
Over the last three months, Te Ara Tautoko Support Pathway trainee support workshops have been running across the country, offering mentoring and practical support to help trainees progress in their apprenticeships. Connexis CSAM Amy Young has worked closely with Rotorua Lakes District Council, arranging workshops for their trainees and opening them to other local companies. Two successful workshops have been …
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 …
Northland’s Top Energy are bringing the same line mechanic crew to Annual Connection 2025, which won the competition last year. What do you think the secret was to your success last year?Simon Bayliss (team foreman): “I don’t think there is a secret, but I think for us it was the ability to adapt under pressure. It was not all smooth …
As the country’s top energy sector workers show off their world-class skills at a national competition event in Christchurch next month, two young local women are making their mark. More female competitors are making their presence felt at Annual Connection each year, and this year is no exception with a record number of women registered to take on the challenges …
8 October 2025 They keep the lights on and the jug boiling – now they’re stepping into the spotlight. More than 100 of New Zealand’s best line mechanics and cable jointers are set to show off their world class skills and knowledge as they compete in Annual Connection 2025. Annual Connection, organised annually by Connexis, the national training provider to …
For those returning to the community after serving a custodial sentence, finding employment is important to staying on track. For those with a criminal record, a job can be hard to come by. A new initiative at Whanganui Prison hopes to help change that and make it easier for some prisoners to navigate the change to life on the outside …
