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PrintNZ is the industry association representing New Zealand’s print, packaging, and visual media sector. It supports members to adopt new technologies, promote sustainable production, and respond to the evolving skills needs of the industry. Competenz works alongside PrintNZ to support apprenticeships and training pathways that build a skilled, adaptable, and future-ready workforce.
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QTI is an industry peak body representing thirty privatetertiary providers that operate at scale with a focus on quality, together teaching well over 100,000 domestic and international students across New Zealand. QTI engages regularly with government, including TEC, NZQA and theMinistry of Education, through the education sector Peak Body Forum anddirectly with ministers and senior officials.Membership is by election and carries strict quality requirements. Competenz has joined at a pivotal time for vocational education, advocating for work-based learners and the employers who train them, keeping training close to industry.
The Southern Wood Council is a regional industry organisation dedicated to promoting the sustainable economic development of the forest and wood processing sector across Otago and Southland. It provides a collective voice on industry issues, drives collaboration, and champions workforce development and environmental stewardship. Competenz is proud to support the Southern Wood Council in nurturing future forestry talent and strengthening connections between training and real-world industry needs.
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The Baking Industry Association of New Zealand (BIANZ) is the peak body championing Aotearoa’s baking sector — from artisan bakers to large-scale bakery businesses. BIANZ promotes industry growth, advocates for member interests, and supports skills development across the baking workforce. Our partnership with BIANZ strengthens pathways into careers in food production and hospitality while fostering a skilled, vibrant bakery industry that’s built for the future.
The Fire Protection Association of New Zealand (FPANZ) is the leading national body for fire safety, advancing best-practice standards, education, and professional development in fire protection. FPANZ works alongside industry, government, and training partners to build safer workplaces and communities across New Zealand. Through our collaboration with FPANZ, Competenz helps support relevant training pathways and workforce capability in critical safety disciplines that protect people, property and business.
The Manufacturers’ Network supports manufacturing businesses across New Zealand by connecting industry, sharing knowledge, and strengthening capability across the sector. Through advocacy, collaboration, and practical support, the Network helps manufacturers improve productivity, resilience, and workforce skills. Competenz is proud to work alongside The Manufacturers’ Network to support training pathways that build a skilled, future-ready manufacturing workforce.
The New Zealand Food & Grocery Council (FGC) is the leading voice for New Zealand’s food and grocery sector, representing the full value chain from growers and producers to manufacturers, retailers and exporters. With a focus on advocacy, industry collaboration and sector development, FGC champions a thriving and sustainable food ecosystem that supports economic growth, regulatory clarity and innovation across the FMCG landscape.
Competenz attended the 2025 FGC Annual Conference as a keynote contributor and, in 2026, will contribute to FGC’s Talent and Diversity Group, supporting conversations and initiatives that strengthen workforce capability, inclusion and future skills across the sector.
Our partnership with The ToolShed reflects our shared commitment to supporting New Zealand’s industry & trades. For more than 30 years, this trusted NZ-owned supplier has equipped apprentices and employers with quality tools and practical expertise. With 30 stores nationwide and a comprehensive online range, The ToolShed helps ensure learners have the gear they need to succeed on the job. Together, we’re helping the trades keep moving.
DEMM represents designers, engineers, manufacturers, and merchants working across New Zealand’s industrial and manufacturing sectors. The association supports collaboration, capability building, and workforce development while advocating for practical skills and industry-led solutions. Competenz works alongside DEMM to support apprenticeships and training pathways that help build a skilled, resilient, and future-ready workforce across design, engineering, and manufacturing.
The Employers and Manufacturers Association (EMA) is New Zealand’s largest business membership organisation, supporting employers across manufacturing, logistics, construction, and a wide range of industries. EMA provides advocacy, advice, and practical support to help businesses build capability, navigate change, and grow sustainably. Competenz works alongside EMA to support workforce development and ensure training pathways remain closely aligned with the real needs of New Zealand employers.
Engineering New Zealand is the professional body for engineers in Aotearoa, providing accreditation, professional standards, and ongoing development across the engineering profession. Through advocacy, education, and industry leadership, Engineering New Zealand supports a highly skilled, trusted engineering workforce. Competenz works alongside Engineering New Zealand to support training pathways and capability development that meet the evolving needs of industry and the engineering profession.
A globally recognised New Zealand dairy co-operative owned by thousands of farming families. Fonterra is a global B2B dairy provider powered by their home-base of New Zealand milk and operations. Fonterra operate in more than 100 markets globally and partner with customers who value their unique offering.
Competenz key accounts and industry training teams work closely with Fonterra to support an annual apprenticeship induction and sign-up programme, helping build workforce capability and develop the next generation of skilled dairy professionals.
IRHACE is the professional body representing refrigeration, heating, and air conditioning engineers across New Zealand. The institute supports industry through technical leadership, professional development, and the promotion of best practice, including safety, compliance, and sustainability. Competenz works alongside IRHACE to support apprenticeships and training pathways that build specialist capability and a future-ready HVAC&R workforce.
KiwiRail is New Zealand’s national rail operator, providing freight and passenger rail services and managing the rail network across Aotearoa. As a major employer and critical infrastructure provider, KiwiRail plays a key role in building skills and capability across rail engineering, maintenance, and operations. Competenz works alongside KiwiRail to support apprenticeships and training pathways that help develop a skilled, safe, and future-ready rail workforce.
The Maintenance Engineering Society of New Zealand (MESNZ) is the professional body representing maintenance and asset management practitioners across New Zealand industry. MESNZ promotes best practice, continuous improvement, and professional development through industry leadership, events, and knowledge sharing. Competenz is proud to work alongside MESNZ to support training pathways and build strong maintenance capability that underpins safe, reliable, and productive workplaces.
The NZ Sign and Display Association (NZSDA) is the industry body representing New Zealand’s sign, display, and visual communications sector. NZSDA supports its members through advocacy, industry standards, professional development, and promotion of best practice across the sector. Competenz works alongside NZSDA to support skills development and training pathways that build a capable, creative, and future-ready sign and display workforce.
Packaging New Zealand is the industry association representing New Zealand’s packaging sector, supporting businesses across design, manufacturing, and supply chains. The organisation promotes innovation, sustainability, and best practice while advocating for the sector’s skills and workforce needs. Competenz works alongside Packaging New Zealand to support apprenticeships and training pathways that build a capable, future-ready packaging workforce.
Plastics New Zealand is the industry association representing New Zealand’s plastics sector, supporting manufacturers across the full value chain. The organisation promotes innovation, sustainable materials and processes, and workforce capability while advocating for the sector’s future skills needs. Competenz works alongside Plastics NZ to support apprenticeships and training pathways that build a skilled, adaptable, and future-ready plastics workforce.
