How to Start Your Career in Building & Construction with an Apprenticeship
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Start Your Joinery Apprenticeship
Learn all you need about cabinetry, kitchen installation and a whole lot more with an NZA apprenticeship in joinery. Step into a specialised program designed to teach you everything you need to succeed.
Why Become an Apprentice with NZA Apprenticeships?
Why Become an Apprentice with NZA Apprenticeships?
Hassle-free
We'll get you into building and construction regardless of your experience.
Tool Allowance
Receive up to $1,000 per year* to buy tools for work.
Job Security
Gain the in-demand skills that employers want.
Fast Growing Industry
A leg up into one of NZ’s biggest industries.
Essential Information
Enrolling in an apprenticeship is one of the most effective ways to advance your career in building and construction. At NZA, we provide aspiring tradespeople with highly sought after practical and theoretical experience in the building and construction fields, as well as an NZQA Level 4 qualification.
Once you’ve completed your apprenticeship, you’ll be able to step into the booming New Zealand building and construction industry that is currently lacking trained, motivated and enthusiastic tradespeople.
An apprenticeship with NZA will provide you with indispensable industry connections and the skills you’ll need to succeed in the future.
New Zealand's building and construction industry is predicted to grow by a staggering 23% over the next four years. That means there are more jobs available than ever before, a massive demand for qualified workers and wage growth is far exceeding that of many other industries.
An NZA apprenticeship produces highly trained and capable apprentices who are ready for work. This means completing your apprenticeship with NZA makes you an excellent candidate for any business and unlocks higher wages throughout your career.
Hourly wages for NZA apprentices are higher than the minimum New Zealand training wage and you'll even get an additional tax-free tool allowance on top*.
A completed apprenticeship in joinery gives you the chance to step into the world of cabinetry, kitchen installation, laminate fabrication, wall frame assembly and more. Take advantage of New Zealand’s fast-growing construction industry and learn everything you need to become an in-demand tradesperson.
Why an apprenticeship?
Enrolling in an apprenticeship is one of the most effective ways to advance your career in building and construction. At NZA, we provide aspiring tradespeople with highly sought after practical and theoretical experience in the building and construction fields, as well as an NZQA Level 4 qualification.
Once you’ve completed your apprenticeship, you’ll be able to step into the booming New Zealand building and construction industry that is currently lacking trained, motivated and enthusiastic tradespeople.
An apprenticeship with NZA will provide you with indispensable industry connections and the skills you’ll need to succeed in the future.
Why building & construction?
New Zealand's building and construction industry is predicted to grow by a staggering 23% over the next four years. That means there are more jobs available than ever before, a massive demand for qualified workers and wage growth is far exceeding that of many other industries.
What wages can I expect?
An NZA apprenticeship produces highly trained and capable apprentices who are ready for work. This means completing your apprenticeship with NZA makes you an excellent candidate for any business and unlocks higher wages throughout your career.
Hourly wages for NZA apprentices are higher than the minimum New Zealand training wage and you'll even get an additional tax-free tool allowance on top*.
What job prospects are there?
A completed apprenticeship in joinery gives you the chance to step into the world of cabinetry, kitchen installation, laminate fabrication, wall frame assembly and more. Take advantage of New Zealand’s fast-growing construction industry and learn everything you need to become an in-demand tradesperson.
How to Get Started
1. Apply Online
Simply fill out our online application form and provide some info on your education and work history.
2. Review & Interview
Once you've applied and made it through the initial screening, you'll move forward and be interviewed by one of our dedicated Business Managers. We will give you all the information you need.
3. Match With a Business
We'll assess your application, contact your references and begin building an Apprentice Profile for you. This profile will be used to pitch you to our host organisation partners.
4. Get Started!
Once approved and paired with a host business you can get started with your apprenticeship!
Why a Joinery Apprenticeship?
If you have a keen interest in construction, interior design or love creating liveable spaces, then a career in joinery might be for you. Undertaking a specialised NZA apprenticeship teaches you everything you need to know about kitchen installation, laminate fabrication and more.
In each new residential and commercial construction project there is almost always a need for motivated, trained team members and at NZA our joinery apprenticeships ensure that’s exactly what you are.
Our apprenticeships teach all relevant and in-demand skills that construction businesses are looking for. Whether you’re ready to step into a career in construction or launch your own business in cabinetry, interior assembly or fabrication, an NZA apprenticeship is going to be your biggest asset.
