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Competenz
Turning talent into capability.

We partner with 3,500+ employers to grow skilled, future-ready teams across 30+ New Zealand industries.

Training that works on the job
3,500+
employers
30+industries
NZQArecognised

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
Trusted by New Zealand employers
Fonterra
The New Zealand Food & Grocery Council (FGC)
The Manufacturers’ Network
Southern Wood Council
Plastics New Zealand (Plastics NZ)
Packaging New Zealand
PrintNZ
NZ Sign and Display Association (NZSDA)
Maintenance Engineering Society of New Zealand (MESNZ)
KiwiRail
IRHACE (Institute of Refrigeration, Heating and Air Conditioning Engineers NZ)
The Fire Protection Association of New Zealand (FPANZ)
Employers and Manufacturers Association (EMA)
Engineering New Zealand
Designers, Engineers, Manufacturers & Merchants Association (DEMM)
The Baking Industry Association of New Zealand (BIANZ)
Toolshed
Fonterra
The New Zealand Food & Grocery Council (FGC)
The Manufacturers’ Network
Southern Wood Council
Plastics New Zealand (Plastics NZ)
Packaging New Zealand
PrintNZ
NZ Sign and Display Association (NZSDA)
Maintenance Engineering Society of New Zealand (MESNZ)
KiwiRail
IRHACE (Institute of Refrigeration, Heating and Air Conditioning Engineers NZ)
The Fire Protection Association of New Zealand (FPANZ)
Employers and Manufacturers Association (EMA)
Engineering New Zealand
Designers, Engineers, Manufacturers & Merchants Association (DEMM)
The Baking Industry Association of New Zealand (BIANZ)
Toolshed
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."

★★★★★

"Competenz was essential in helping us navigate this process and have been a great partner every step of the way."

★★★★★

"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."

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Our industries

30+ industries. One training partner.

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

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