How to Start Your Career in Building & Construction with an Apprenticeship
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Start Your Roofing Apprenticeship
Start your career in roofing and construction today. Learn to work comfortably at heights and gain valuable experience working in many different projects during an NZA roofing apprenticeship.
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*.
There are a number of different career opportunities obtainable for apprentice roofers. Trained apprentices have the ability to move into careers such as metal roofing plumbers, roof tilers, flat roofers, supervisors and more.
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?
There are a number of different career opportunities obtainable for apprentice roofers. Trained apprentices have the ability to move into careers such as metal roofing plumbers, roof tilers, flat roofers, supervisors and more.
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 Roofing Apprenticeship?
Thanks to New Zealand’s ever-lasting construction boom there is no shortage of business for roofers. A high-paying, long-term career in roofing is certainly a possibility for our successful apprentices.
As each new construction project needs a roof of some sort there are certainly plenty of construction businesses across New Zealand on the lookout for new, trained talent. Our apprenticeships are designed to make you especially attractive to these businesses.
The relevant industry training offered during our roofing apprenticeships ensures you’ll be on the right track to get on a great career path. Whether you’re dreaming of a career in roofing and want to become a roof tiler or even a site supervisor, an apprenticeship with NZA will get you one step closer.
