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

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