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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
Prime Fluid Management
Manage Company
TDX Ltd
Rimkus
Bridon Cookes
New Zealand Transport Agency
TotalEnergies NZ Ltd
Wirtgen NZ Ltd
Norwood
AECOM New Zealand Limited
Geofabrics New Zealand Ltd
AON New Zealand
Doug the Digger
n3
Aggregates & Quarry Association
Nulca NZ
Turners Group Ltd: Head Office/Auckland
CivilShare
Northpine Ltd
AEL
Solo
SITECH NZ
Tech 5 Recruitment Limited
UDC Finance
Enviro NZ Services Ltd
RB Recruitment
Hynds Pipe Systems
MBP (NZ) Ltd
H.J. Asmuss & Co. Ltd
Plan A
Commercial Vehicle Holdings
Youngman Richardson
Portacom New Zealand Limited
MATES In Construction
Hydraulink Fluid Connecters Ltd
Greenlight Insurance Brokers
Advice Financial
Absolute Immigration NZ
Habit Health EAP
AWF
First Gas
ENZED
BNZ Partners
Central Group
Liebherr New Zealand
Remarkable People Ltd
Global Survey - Auckland
MIMICO NZ Ltd
Impac Services Limited
Komatsu New Zealand Ltd
Infrastructure Sustainability Council
Terra Infrastructure Pty Ltd
Porter Group Limited
ERoad Ltd
RobLawMax Recruitment
Terra Cat
Franklin Smith Group
AB Equipment Ltd
GHD Limited
Commercial Hire NZ Ltd
SAMI Bitumen Technologies Pty Ltd
Holcim New Zealand Ltd
Marley NZ Ltd
Iplex Pipelines NZ
Kobelco New Zealand
Connexis
The Drug Detection Agency
Geosynthetic Partners International Ltd
Winstone Aggregates
Coninnova Limited
Reliance Reinforcing Limited
SG Fleet
Infrastructure New Zealand
OneStaff Limited
Trade Me Jobs
Firth Certified Concrete
Westpac NZ Ltd
Brandt Tractor Limited
Fluiconnecto Ryco New Zealand Ltd
Teletrac Navman
TR Group
Humes Pipeline Systems
beforeUdig
Over and Out Communications
Aptella
Mico New Zealand Ltd

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