BCITO
2022 NYR trade up to an apprenticeship
I'm ready to start my apprenticeship now
If you're working in a BCITO trade now and your employer has agreed to train you, it's easy to get everything set up.
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I'm still at school
Career opportunities in construction are endless. You'll enjoy competitive pay, learn practical skills on-the-job and gain a qualification for free.
Join myBCITO to help you get work-ready for construction.
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Life in the construction industry
Tradie life is all about building your ultimate lifestyle, working hard with your mates and creating things that you are proud of.
There'll be early starts and a lot of mucking in. But for those who put in the hard yards, you'll earn good money as a qualified professional and have the opportunity to progress beyond the tools into supervision or management.
See how good tradie life is
I'm an employer
If you're an employer, you can get financial tautoko to hold onto your existing apprentices and to take on new ones.
The Apprenticeship Boost scheme will help you strengthen your business and get someone into a job. Apprentices can be an important part of your business and potential future leaders in your industry.
We may be able to help you find a suitable tangata to hire who will be a great fit for your business.
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Invest in the future of your business
Hiring apprentices and training your kaimahi makes your business more efficient and profitable. For the future of New Zealand, it's also critical you pass on your valuable knowledge to the next generation.
Learn how to hire an apprentice
Latest news
Important Covid-19 information
We have put in place a vaccination policy and process that allows us to protect everyone and meets the requirements of the Covid-19 Protection Framework (traffic light system).
Preparing for the new Covid Protection Framework
New Zealand moves to the new COVID Protection Framework on Friday 3 December and CHASNZ has produced some valuable resources to help businesses prepare.
2021 Master Builders Carters AOY winners announced
We are proud to share the winners from the 2021 Apprentice of the Year following the national event
Talk to us
If you're an aspiring apprentice, employer or educator, contact us today to find out how we can help.
0800 4 BCITO
+64 4 381 6430
[email protected]
Level 5, 234 Wakefield Street
PO Box 2615
Wellington 6140
New Zealand