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 …
QUALIFIED People. QUALITY INFRASTRUCTURE.Civil Trade Certification (CTC) is a nationally recognised accreditation programme for civil contractors, delivered by Civil Contractors New Zealand (CCNZ). It combines a recognised trade qualification with certified hours of practical experience, and leads to registration as a Certified Tradesperson. Connexis has been a proud supporter of Civil Trades since 2015. “Civil Trades Helps us win …
‘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 …
Women in Infrastructureencouraging, Inspiring & supporting… …women into trade and technical roles in the infrastructure Industry. Ultimit: Women in Infrastructure is a Connexis initiative, supported by industry partners. Currently, women are seriously under-represented in these roles, and we want to change that. The Ultimit initiative promotes opportunities for a more diverse workforce, with the overall goal of ensuring a continuous …
Women around the country are donning Hi-Vis attire this month for a ‘hands on’ taste of working in the Infrastructure Industry. The annual ‘Girls with Hi-Vis’ initiative lead by Connexis – the Infrastructure Industry Training Organisation (ITO) – sees staff already working in the Infrastructure Industry inviting sisters, daughters, friends, cousins and wives to work for a day for a …
The Government’s recent announcement of an $11 billion investment into infrastructure signals the need for recruiting more quality workers into the industry. New Zealand’s infrastructure industry is already short of skilled staff with a prediction of 25,000 more workers required to meet industry demand over the next 3 years. Connexis sees women as key to filling these roles. Connexis Interim-Chief Executive …
Winners of the NAWIC Excellence Awards 2016: From left to right Donna Howell (NAWIC president), Lynne Makepeace, Vanessa Coxhead, Vanessa Carswell, Carolyn Pitman, Karen Sanderson, Gemma Collins, Carmen Sutton, Natalie Thornton and Megan Rule ENTRY CLOSING DATE: Monday, 5 June 2017 at 9:00pm An amazing rollercoaster ride that has resulted in a promotion is how Natalie Thornton describes her experience of …
Civil Infrastructure ApprenticeshipsA Civil Infrastructure Apprenticeship is a great start to a career as a skilled civil tradesperson. Our apprenticeships are suitable for all ages and count as partial requirement for Civil Trades Certification. Choose your apprenticeship Apprenticeships available now in: Bitumen Surfacing Construction Civil Forestry Earthworks Pipeline Construction and Maintenance Piling These Civil Infrastructure Apprenticeships are registered on the …
