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

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