Employers making a difference

Check out these interviews with employers and businesses that are supporting women in trades.

Meet Stu, Chair Maori & Pasifika Trades Training Board

Stuart Lawrence, ko Uenuku te Iwi, is Director – Programme Kaitautoko at Whatukura Ltd, a boutique consultancy firm where he has led a number of workforce development, pastoral care and community projects focusing on Māori and Pasifika development.

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Meet Marc, Painter & Decorator

“Suck it up buttercup!”

Meet Andrew, Master Joiner

“I’ve been hiring women for 22 years – best thing I have ever done.”

Meet Colleen, Her Majesty

“Doctors, Lawyers and Builders can all do amazing things while on their periods Dave.”

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Meet Kelly, Principal Advisor, Women at BTITO (2021)

“Your employer can support you to do what’s best for you and bub.”

Meet Kat, Managing Director Tairāwhiti Contractors Civil

“Try everything, don’t hold back, be as nosey!”

Tools and Resources

TradeCareers Insights Research

TradeCareers’ pioneering Insights Research, reveals the barriers New Zealand women face when entering the building, construction and infrastructure industries.

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.

Guidelines

Guidelines for Career Seekers and Employers to use in their toolkit.