Apprenticeships

How does my business benefit from taking on an apprentice?

• Attract and retain skilled staff
• Build capability with industry-recognised qualifications
• Grow your workforce from within
• Future-proof your business
• Demonstrate commitment to employee development.

Apprenticeships can start at any time.

Can I train an existing staff member?

You don’t need to hire someone new — in fact, 60% of apprentices are existing employees that businesses like yours have chosen to upskill.

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If your employee is 16+ years old, a New Zealand Citizen or Resident, and has the right to work in New Zealand, they may be eligible to enrol. Even those without formal qualifications can have their current skills recognised.

How do I find an apprentice?

Looking for someone new? Check out our candidate listings or list an apprenticeship job to attract the right person for your team.

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How we support you

When you partner with Competenz, you’re not on your own. A dedicated training advisor will work with you to develop a clear training plan aligned to your business needs, providing ongoing support from our team every step of the way. We offer assistance with block courses, study groups, and mentoring, and conduct regular check-ins to monitor and support your apprentice’s progress. Our team also manages onboarding and administrative requirements to ensure a smooth experience.

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Competenz hold regular industry events so you can connect with others and stay up to date. We host regional workshops for employers, designed to support and strengthen work-based learning.

Events

Join us at one of our upcoming regional workshops — designed to connect you with other employers, share insights, and strengthen work-based learning.

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For more information or to register your interest, contact us at events@competenz.org.nz

Tailored programmes for your industry

All our apprenticeships are developed in partnership with industry leaders, ensuring they meet the real needs of your sector — now and into the future.

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Our Elev8 training model ensures that your apprentice receives the correct training, wrap-around support and mentoring they need to succeed, this applies to upskilling existing staff or hiring new staff into an apprenticeship role.

Is there flexibility support during tough times

We know it’s not easy out there. That’s why we’re working with employers to offer:

• Group discounts
• Bespoke invoicing
• Flexible payment plans

Let us know what your business needs — we’ll do our best to make it work.

What do I have to do to sign up an apprentice?

It’s a simple process:

1. Tell us a bit about your business

2. Book a consultation — we’ll match you with the right programme

3. Sign a training agreement

4. We onboard you and your apprentice

5. Set up regular check-ins and support

6. Celebrate their graduation!

Ready to get started?

Have questions or want to talk it through? Use the form below to let us know a bit about your business needs and we will get a TA to give you a call.