New Zealand apprenticeships teach you trades such as:

• Building
• Sports or fitness
• Hairdressing, barbering or beauty
• Engineering
• Horticulture.

To become a New Zealand Apprentice you must be over 16.  Each industry has different requirements, you will need to check with the relevant industry training organisation.

You can earn while gaining skills and a Level 4 New Zealand Certificate.

Mana in Mahi is a programme to help you get a long-term job in many industries, while getting an apprenticeship or formal industry qualification.

You need to be a NZ citizen or resident who’s keen to get paid while you train on the job.

You can train while you work, learn new skills and gain an industry qualification.

Free support services (such as mentoring and coaching) will be available for up to 24 months while you are working and training in your new career.

You can receive up to $3,000 incentive payments in your first year of work and training, and up to $3,000 in your second year (depending on the length of your training pathway).