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What employers need on their team
One thing we heard over and over again from the trades employers in our focus groups was, “You can teach skills but you can’t teach attitude.”
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What you can expect to earn with a career in the trades
This year, roofing, plumbing, electricians, civil engineering, and quantity surveying made moneyhub.co.nz’s Top 20 list of jobs to get into.†
FAQ’s for Working in the Trades
There’s a lot of information out there and it can seem a bit overwhelming if you’ve only just started exploring a career in the trades. We’ve saved you some time and googling by gathering some links for some of the things we think you might want to know at this stage.
Four things you can expect when you hire a woman on your team
Based on feedback from the employers we spoke to, here are four things you can expect when you hire a female tradie:
You can’t teach attitude
“The trades are fast, exciting and challenging. If you have the people skills you can pick up the tools stuff.” – Grace, Project Manager.
Busting the strength myth
The old myth that women aren’t strong enough to do blokes’ jobs is still around, but it takes more than just brute strength to get a job done.
Wāhine in the Trades
Māori make up 11% in the trades and there are even fewer Māori women. With multiple genders, ethnicities, and classes to consider, it can be a bit scary for us to make moves into the industry without knowing that it is safe.
By Morgana Watson, Iwi Liaison and Māori Engagement Lead
Flexibility at Work
Life gives us a lot to juggle. Flexible work arrangements can help you manage it all.
Getting Flexible
There are lots of ways to look at flexible work solutions and they don’t necessarily mean working less. Flexibility is about helping people to manage their work and personal commitments while also meeting the needs of your business.
What you need to get started in the Trades
Below is all the info you need to take the first steps into getting your career in the trades.
6 Tips for getting a job
“Don’t give up. Keep asking until someone says yes!” – Billie
Job Ads when hiring women
Let’s get it right for women on site
Let’s talk about dunny dignity and why it matters
“Just treat us the same as everyone else. Everyone is so busy, we are here to just get the job done. But please get a toilet for women on site!” – Holly
Maternity Leave
“Support women in pregnancy and parenthood and you will have one committed employee.”
Pregnancy and Parenting - Women
It can be exciting to discover that you’re pregnant. It might be a bit scary, too. Every woman’s experience is different. When the initial emotions subside, it’s time to think about practicalities.
Links to organisations, initiatives and training providers
There is so much great work going on in the Trades to support Women to start and continue successful.
Downloads
Downloadable content for Career Seekers and Employers to use in their toolkit.
TradeCareers Insights Research
TradeCareers’ pioneering Insights Research, reveals the barriers New Zealand women face when entering the building, construction and infrastructure industries.
Guidelines
Guidelines for Career Seekers and Employers to use in their toolkit.