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Proud to be the official training partner
for 37 New Zealand industries

Proud to be the official training partner for 37 New Zealand industries

We arrange training for apprenticeships and traineeships through on-the-job qualifications, supporting employers, job seekers and people with jobs in our industries.

We arrange training for apprenticeships and traineeships through on-the-job qualifications, supporting employers, job seekers and people with jobs in our industries.

Notification to affected customers

Competenz has experienced a cyber security incident, resulting in unauthorised access to its IT system. The investigation revealed cyber-criminals had extracted a range of data including some identity, financial and other personal information.

This information includes names and contact details, identity documents, banking, financial and some learner and employee information. Competenz recognises the impact by the theft of personal information and apologies unreservedly.

We have been endeavouring to individually contact learners or stakeholders whose information we believe may have been compromised.
   
Click here for further infomation in relation to this matter.

Please click here if you suspect you may have been affected and complete the form and we will reply with relevant information as soon as possible.

For learners

Whether you are leaving school, looking for a job, or already employed. Kickstart your trades career through an apprenticeship or traineeship.

What is an apprenticeship?

Becoming an apprentice means learning a new trade while you work.

Learn more

Are you looking for a job?

View a range of trades jobs listed on our job board across New Zealand.

Get started

The benefits of being an apprentice:

Globally-recognised
qualification
Gaining new skills with hands-on experience
You'll get paid to learn (no student loan debt!)
Open doors to advance
your career

For employers

Competenz can help find the right fit, or upskill your team with training solutions designed for your business.

Develop your workforce

Investing in training helps retain your best people to handle the future needs of your business.

Learn more

List your job opportunity

Post your job advert using our step-by-step job ad builder to hire eager to learn apprentices.

Get started

Benefit your business:

Tailored training plans
with industry specialists
Available funding
Improve quality of
your workforce

Contact us

Get in touch

Our industries

We work with more than 3,500 employers and 12,000 learners around New Zealand each year to build skills, careers and businesses.

Your industry training partner turning talent into capability

We arrange training on-the-job and help keen learners get employed.

How to start training

Upskill your workforce with training solutions designed for your business.

Training solutions

Our job board

We recruit learners into jobs then organise training.
Browse through our latest job listings, or list your opportunity with us to get started.

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2024
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Plastic Rotational Moulder

Rotowiper Ltd
Canterbury
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Launch your career in rotational moulding | Operate machines and prepare products while working with a supportive team | Comprehensive training provided!
October 10, 2024
18
August
2024
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Light Fabrication Apprentice

Beststeel Ltd
Canterbury
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Master advanced fabrication and welding techniques | Gain hands-on experience with aluminium and mild steel | Create top-quality, custom-made products.
October 2, 2024
13
August
2024
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Maintenance Engineering Apprentice

Goodman Fielder
Whanganui
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Make everyday food better for everyone | Work with engineers and electricians to maintain machinery, solve breakdowns, and drive continuous improvement | Grow your skills and contribute to a team that believes anything is possible.
September 27, 2024
9
August
2024
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Field Service Maintenance Technician

Qualtex New Zealand Ltd
Waikato
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Shape your career while contributing to diverse maintenance engineering projects | Play a key role in an innovative and supporting environment | Contribute to a 5 year plan.
September 23, 2024
21
July
2024
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Light Fabrication Apprentice

Lysaght Ltd
Canterbury
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Gain hands-on expertise in steel fabrication | Master measuring, design, cutting and welding | Launch your career in a supportive, innovative environment.
September 4, 2024

Learners
Ākonga

We'll help you to get employed and arrange on-the-job training to accelerate your career.

How to start training

Employers
Kaitukumahi

Upskill your team, troops or talent with training solutions designed for your business.

Employer solutions

Make your plan
Choose the way you want to work

There are a few different ways to upskill and earn while you learn.

Get in touch with us to organise your plan.

Get in touch

Make your plan
Choose the way you
want to work

There are a few different ways to upskill and earn while you learn.

Apprenticeship

Level 4 qualification

Paid training on-the-job

3 - 4 year completion

Traineeship

Nationally recognised qualification

Paid training on-the-job

Shorter timeframes

Apprenticeship Boost
extension

There’s no better time to take on an apprentice with the Apprenticeship Boost now extended through 2024.

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