Heavy Engineering Research Association
The Heavy Engineering Research Association provides opportunities for collaboration, education and support for those in the metals industry.
Source: Heavy Engineering Research Association (HERA)
Other Resources: Grow
Finding, hiring, keeping young workers
Source: BusinessNZ
BusinessNZ provides practical advice and tips on hiring, training and progressing young engineering employees.
Mature workers in the labour market
Source: CareersNZ
With skills' shortages in engineering and an ageing population, find out how to make the most of employing mature workers, by establishing a...
About the NZDE and the NZDEP
Source: NZ Unified Diplomas in Engineering (NZBED)
The New Zealand Diploma in Engineering (NZDEP) and New Zealand Diploma in Engineering Practice (NZDEP) explained. Designed for students, but...
Employing BEngTech graduates
Source: Engineering e2e
A case study on the range of skills and benefits that Bachelor of Engineering Technology (BEngTech) graduates bring to the table.
NZ Tertiary qualifications explained
Source: Future in Tech
A short guide to the different types of engineering certificates, diplomas and degrees offered by New Zealand polytechs and universities....
Accredited Engineering Qualifications
Source: Engineering New Zealand
An explanation of the three engineering education programmes accredited by Engineering NZ.
Got a Trade? Got it Made!
Source: Competenz
Engineering apprentice Paul Taurima gives his perspective on the value of on-the-job training and mentoring.
Engineering NZ - Course and Events
Source: Engineering NZ
Support your engineering staff in ongoing learning. Valued employees are more likely to be motivated to work hard and achieve better results...
Supporting staff onto an engineering pathway
Source: Engineering e2e
Learn about one engineering employee’s experience of studying and upskilling while working.
Training, development and coaching
Source: Employment New Zealand
Learn how a mix of training, development and coaching can boost employee performance.
Improving your employees’ literacy, numeracy and communication skills
Source: Skills Highway
A guide to achieving better business performance by improving employees' numeracy, literacy, communications skills. Includes information on a...
Government help with training
Source: Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE)
Find out what government support is available for upskilling your engineering workforce and developing your business.
Technical Groups
Source: Engineering NZ
Connect with like-minded engineers by joining a technical group relevant to your areas of interest.
Engineering Events
Source: Engineering News
A guide to engineering events in New Zealand and around the world, provided by NZ Engineering News magazine.
National Association for Women in Construction
Source: National Association for Women in Construction (NAWIC)
The National Association for Women in Construction is a non-profit association of women who work either in the construction industry or for...
Women in Engineering Network
Source: Women in Engineering Network (WEN)
The Women in Engineering Network builds connections between women in engineering.
Electricity Engineers' Association
Source: Electricity Engineers' Association
Receiving an award can motivate your engineering employees to continue to do their best in their job, and for their firm. The Electrical...
Employee share schemes
Source: NZ Herald
Gain insights in to the experiences of three New Zealand firms who run share schemes.
Employee share schemes
Source: Generate Accounting
An accountant’s perspective on employee share schemes and profit sharing.
Venture Taranaki Employer Toolkit
Source: Venture Taranaki
A regional approach to attracting and retaining staff, including how to “sell” your particular job and region.
Mind The Gap: How To Build A Winning Team With Succession Planning
Source: Consult Recruitment
Losing one person in a team of five, means losing 20 percent of your workforce. Learn how succession planning can protect your business. ...
Succession planning: could a cooperative be the answer?
Source: Co-op Water Cooler
Could forming a co-operative be your engineering firm’s answer to succession?
4 Reasons for private companies to consider employee ownership as a part of their succession planning
Source: Employee Ownership Australia & New Zealand
Four reasons for private companies to consider employee ownership as part of their succession planning