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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.
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.
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.
