Tools and resources

National Association of Women in Construction

NAWIC encourages women to pursue, establish, and sustain successful careers in the construction industry.

Women in Trades

A nonprofit organisation promoting the trades as a viable career option to women and employers. Run by a committed group of people in and around the trades and trades services industries.

Careers.govt.nz

Improving career outcomes. Te whakapai ake i ngā hua ō ngā kōwhiringa ā-mahi. How to find a new job or choose a new career.

Skills.org.nz case studies

An amazing magazine showcasing women who have chosen an extraordinary career path in the trades.

BCITO – Women in Trades Workplace Stories

An inspiring and helpful collection of videos about women in construction.

Ultimit: Women in Infrastructure

An initiative from Connexis encouraging, inspiring and supporting women into trade and technical roles in the infrastructure industry.

Competenz / Te Pūkenga

An industry training organisation that helps people develop their skills on-the-job. The official training partner for 37 New Zealand industries including Engineering, Furniture Making, Forestry, Food and Beverage and more.

ShesFreeToBe

Helping to create a heavy industry workplace where women thrive by achieving better health, safety and well being outcomes.

Gender Bias Decoder

Get support to improve your job ads or website text to be more inclusive to women. This handy tool reveals hidden gender-specific words and offers alternatives to make your text more neutral.

Parental leave and employment law

Everything you need to know to support your staff members and your business.

Women in Trades

BCITO Building Women Facebook Group

Connexis Ultimit Women in Infrastructure Facebook Group

New Zealand Builders Facebook Group

NAWIC Facebook Group

NAWIC Members Facebook Group

Skills Quiz

Are you keen to transition into a Career in the Trades? Identify your transferable skills with this easy and fun quiz.

CV Builder

An interactive tool that will make sure your CV includes all the essential information employers are looking for.

Competenz’s Job Board

Connexis Infrastructure Job Site

The iJobsite is a platform where you can search for jobs within the Civil, Energy, Telco or Water industries. Jobs range from entry level and apprenticeships, through to skilled tradesperson and management level.