Creating opportunities for women in infrastructure

Emily Agate News, Schools/Gateway, Ultimit / Women in Infrastructure

From Connexis  Thursday July 2, 2026: The next generation of New Zealand women are stepping up to take their place on the country’s major infrastructure projects and work sites.  Throughout June, Connexis Girls with Hi-Vis® saw female secondary students from around the country visit their local infrastructure employers to find out more about the career opportunities in industries such as civil construction, …

Changing the face of who keeps New Zealand connected 

Emily Agate News, Schools/Gateway, Ultimit / Women in Infrastructure

2nd June 2026   Hands-on work experience is key to connecting young women to the wide variety of career opportunities that exist in traditionally male-dominated infrastructure trades, according to one of the industry’s leading training providers.  Kicking off this week Girls with Hi-Vis® (GWHV) is an annual month-long series of events developed by Connexis, infrastructure training provider for the civil construction, energy, telecommunications and water industries. Throughout June every year …

Through the gateway to employment…

Emily Agate News, Schools/Gateway

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 …