Building women

CHOOSE BOLDLY. TRAIN BOLDLY. HIRE BOLDLY.

Consider women

Women apprentices are not chosen by employers because of their gender. They are chosen as the best candidates and bring their unique differences, perspectives, and excellence to the building industry.

To all construction employers; be bold in how you choose, hire and train our country’s next apprentices.

Painting & Decorating

Wāhine bring wairua

Maria, Kevin, and daughter Lonae see women as the spirit of their whānau painting business. Their team mix has had a positive impact on the success of their business.

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It’s all about the people

Francis, from national company Firth, encourages more employers to hire women for the person they are, gender aside. Daniela, now a frontline manager, brings a can-do attitude that can’t be taught.

Culture drives results

Husband and wife owners of McKay Brothers, Joseph and Lucinda, have set up their culture from the start to welcome diversity. Be it age, ethnicity or gender, diversity of people (including women) is key to their success

Choose, hire, train boldly