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Help shape the future of work-based learning
in your industry

The Board of the Manufacturing and Engineering Industry Skills Board is seeking feedback as
work-based learning moves to new delivery arrangements.
We encourage participation from businesses of all sizes, including small businesses and
owner-operators.
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The survey covers Mechanical Engineering, HVAC-R, Fire Protection, Manufacturing, Food and Beverage Processing, Rail, Distribution and Plastics.

Start the survey here. It takes just 10 minutes.
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Helping change talent

into capability

Apprenticeships and workplace training that builds real skills, advances careers, and strengthens New Zealand businesses across 30+ industries.

Industry-led apprenticeships
Dedicated workplace coaches
Nationally recognised qualifications
Connor Crowe — Plastics Engineering apprentice at IFP Group
✓ Qualified — Level 4
Connor Crowe
Plastics Engineering · West Auckland
Turning talent into capability

From injection moulding apprentice to team leader — at 22.

Journey milestones
L3 Plastics Processing ✓
L4 Injection Moulding ✓
Leadership training enrolled
Industry panel speaker
Training advisor
Jonathan Newsome
Competenz · Auckland
Yelena Cunningham — Mechanical Engineering apprentice at Dawn Aerospace
✓ Qualified — Level 4
Yelena Cunningham
Mechanical Engineering · Christchurch
Turning talent into capability

She now machines parts for a spaceplane. Her apprenticeship started in school.

Journey milestones
Part-time in 2 workshops (Y13)
L4 Machining qualified ✓
Spaceplane components built
Targeting team lead role
Training advisor
John Nortman
Competenz · Canterbury
Amanpreet Singh — Maintenance Engineering apprentice
🏆 Stuart Tolhurst Memorial Award 2025
Amanpreet Singh
Maintenance Engineering · Papakura
Turning talent into capability

Named New Zealand's top apprentice. He started with an MBA and no trade skills.

Journey milestones
MBA completed prior
L4 Maintenance Eng ✓
Top NZ apprentice award
Ahead of target throughout
Training advisor
William Malloy
Competenz · Auckland
Trusted by New Zealand employers
30+
Industries
6,500
Active learners
3,500
Employer partners
37
Years of delivery
- EMPLOYER VOICES

What our partners say

★★★★★

"We're not alone. We are absolutely supported by Competenz to help drive our learners, and I can't speak highly enough of Luke, our Training Advisor. He's superb."

★★★★★

"Debs makes a real celebration of our learners' achievements, which is fantastic for their confidence and inspires others across the business to give training a go."

★★★★★

"Debs our Competenz account manager is absolutely lovely. She's always easy to get hold of and goes above and beyond for our team."

Where do you fit?

Find your pathway

Our industries

30+ industries. One training partner.

Ready to build real capability?

Whether you're an employer investing in your team, or someone starting a trade career — we're here.

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