Meet women in the industry

Check out these interviews with these inspiring trailblazing women in the trades, and get advice from those before you.

Meet Jazz, Electrician

“I love my job.”

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Meet Tegan, Tradeswoman of the Year 2021

“Prep and perfection - that’s the name of the game.”

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Meet Billie, Apprentice Plumber

“Check out the plumbers in your area and give them a call.”

Meet Vee, Leading Hand

“I worked my way up and I wouldn’t wanna be doing anything else!”

Meet Nikita, Plumber

“It’s not all about poo!”

Meet Sarah, CE of the Crane Association NZ

“The trades offer so much variety, it’s not all about getting on the tools.”

Meet Jordy, Apprentice Builder

“I love working outside, I love working with the boys and I love bringing my creativity to the job.”

Meet Joy, Apprentice Builder

Born and raised in the Samoan village of Salelologa Savai’i, Joy’s ultimate dream is to help and provide for her family and be a good example for her younger siblings.

Meet Grace & Holly, Project Manager & Industrial Designer

Grace and Holly are sisters working in the family business, Ferndale.

Meet Liz, Qualified Roof Installer

From pouring asphalt to roofing, Liz Watson knows a thing or two about being a wahine in the trades.

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.