Find out how State supports New Zealand’s building and motor trade industries and their apprentices.
We rely on a number of key industries to help us meet our customers' claims.
For this reason we're committed to boosting talent and strengthening these industries through the State Apprenticeship Scheme.
Each year we support the vehicle repair and building industries by sponsoring young apprentices through their study towards a qualification in their chosen trade.
In May 2009 State also introduced ten sponsorships for more experienced motor employees wanting to further their career in management. These students participate in a one-year National Certificate in First Line Management course.
In June 2009 the State Collision Repair Extension Programme was also introduced. This programme offers a computer-based, one-year course for up to 30 qualified collision repair technicians who are keen to improve their skills in working with new technology and undertaking repairs.
State pays all course fees and course-related costs for the successful candidates. Apprentices study in their own time while employed with a State Approved Repairer, who provides on-the-job training.
We're proud to be investing in the futures of our apprentices, and in the future of these industries.
The State Apprenticeship Scheme, Management Scheme and Extension Programme are run in association with the Motor Industry Training Organisation (MITO) and the Building Construction Training Organisation (BCITO).
Applications for the 2012 intake
Applications for the 2012 intake of sponsored apprentices and trainees opens on 1 April 2012 and closes on 1 May 2012. If you work for a State Approved Repairer, your company will hear more about this programme from 26 March.
Need more information about how to become a State sponsored apprentice or management trainee? Contact Natalie Cressey on (04) 903 4481.
State congratulates the successful candidates for our 2011 intake:
State Apprenticeship Scheme
Motor vehicle: Lenard Uys (Glenfield), Elliot Osborne (Auckland), Rowan Cumiskey (Devonport), Cody Hickey (Kaitaia), Dylan Quinn (Gisborne), Mark Willis (Rotorua), Karla Morris (Fielding), James Grindrod (Upper Hutt), Nicholas Udy (Hawera), Carl Johnston (Christchurch), Bradley Wise (Christchurch), Adam Cassidy (Greymouth), Simon Shierlaw (Ashburton).
Carpentry: Anthony Stead (Manukau), Tom Riddell-Green (Rotorua), Michael Dougherty (Dunedin)
State First Line Management: Denise Fleming (Albany), Aaron Ayers (Henderson), Aaron Brueckner (Rotorua), Benjamin Murphy (Upper Hutt)
State Collision Repair Extension Programme: Hayden Moloney (Hastings), Tony Hall (Napier), Ryan Taylor (Hamilton)