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Apprentice of the Year


Apprentice of the Year

The award recognises an individual who can demonstrate a well-round character and is driven to learn and excel in his/her career. The candidate must also demonstrate leadership qualities and have made contribution to the community

Recognising excellence in the performance of Civil Contractors New Zealand (CCNZ) members in:
Apprentice of the Year
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Entries close: Monday, 04 May 2026

 If you are having difficulties, please contact Vikkey Gonano on waikato@civilcontractors.co.nz or 027411 6496

 

  • Eligibility
  • Questions

Eligibility

Entries are open for individuals that:

  • Are an employee of a CCNZ Waikato Branch member or a National Member that has a permanent branch office in Waikato
  • Are normally resident within the Waikato region and if working on a project outside Waikato, intend to return to the Waikato region on completion
  • Are studying towards an apprenticeship or following a structured company-sponsored trade training programme (or have completed either of these in the previous 12 months) 
  • Are able to demonstrate industry experience to date
  • Are engaged in the civil construction industry
  • Are of any age (no age criteria)

Award Application Questions

Tell us about yourself

  • How long have you worked in the industry?
  • What roles you have had?
  • What you think your greatest strengths are 
  • What gives you the most satisfaction in a day?
  • What do you enjoy most about the Civil Infrastructure industry?

Training or Study

What are you currently training or studying and are there any challenges you have had to overcome?


Contribution to the Business or Industry

What have you contributed to the business or industry over and above your core responsibilities?


Contribution to the Community

Tell us about any community groups or organisations that you may be involved with?

Mentoring or Leadership

Are you involved in any mentoring or leadership within the industry or outside of work?

Philosophy on Work, People and Life

Explain your philosophy behind how you approach work, relate to people and live life in general?

Two References

Please upload two references

 
Principal Business Partner
Core Associates
Major Associates
Holcim New Zealand Ltd
Marley NZ Ltd
Global Survey - Auckland
n3
Plan A
Enviro NZ Services Ltd
Remarkable People Ltd
beforeUdig
OneStaff Limited
Geofabrics New Zealand Ltd
SG Fleet
Central Group
BNZ Partners
Norwood
MBP (NZ) Ltd
Habit Health EAP
Turners Group Ltd: Head Office/Auckland
Fluiconnecto Ryco New Zealand Ltd
Firth Certified Concrete
AB Equipment Ltd
TR Group
AECOM New Zealand Limited
Hynds Pipe Systems
SAMI Bitumen Technologies Pty Ltd
Connexis
Advice Financial
Over and Out Communications
Rimkus
RobLawMax Recruitment
H.J. Asmuss & Co. Ltd
GHD Limited
Nulca NZ
Northpine Ltd
The Drug Detection Agency
CivilShare
Bridon Cookes
SITECH NZ
Prime Fluid Management
Site App Pro
Manage Company
Hydraulink Fluid Connecters Ltd
Geosynthetic Partners International Ltd
AON New Zealand
Brandt Tractor Limited
RB Recruitment
Iplex Pipelines NZ
Terra Infrastructure Pty Ltd
ERoad Ltd
Doug the Digger
Coninnova Limited
Solo
Mico New Zealand Ltd
Infrastructure New Zealand
Kobelco New Zealand
MIMICO NZ Ltd
Aggregates & Quarry Association
Reliance Reinforcing Limited
Absolute Immigration NZ
Teletrac Navman
TotalEnergies NZ Ltd
Wirtgen NZ Ltd
Impac Services Limited
Trade Me Jobs
Terra Cat
Portacom New Zealand Limited
Commercial Vehicle Holdings
Franklin Smith Group
Liebherr New Zealand
Commercial Hire NZ Ltd
Porter Group Limited
Infrastructure Sustainability Council
UDC Finance
Greenlight Insurance Brokers
TDX Ltd
AWF
AEL
Winstone Aggregates
Komatsu New Zealand Ltd
New Zealand Transport Agency
Humes Pipeline Systems
ENZED
MATES In Construction
Westpac NZ Ltd
Aptella
Youngman Richardson
First Gas

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