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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
30+
Industries
6,500
Active learners
3,500
Employer partners
37
Years of delivery
- EMPLOYER VOICES

What our partners say

★★★★★

"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."

★★★★★

"Our apprenticeship programme plays a big part in our low staff turnover and high staff retention—and we couldn't achieve any of that without Competenz."

★★★★★

"Competenz has been excellent, working with us from the very beginning to supply support. With the right support and mentorship anyone can move forward."

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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