Training mapped directly to real-world work so competence builds faster and learning feels relevant.
Personal guidance and wellbeing support so every apprentice can stay motivated and succeed.
Transparent checkpoints and expectations so everyone knows what good work looks like.
Training shaped by employers and industry experts to align skills with workplace needs.
Active apprentices
Partner employers
Support across all regions
Training mapped directly to real-world work so competence builds faster and learning feels relevant.
Personal guidance and wellbeing support so every apprentice can stay motivated and succeed.
Transparent checkpoints and expectations so everyone knows what good work looks like.
Training shaped by employers and industry experts to align skills with workplace needs.
Active apprentices
Partner employers
Support across all regions
NZQA-recognised pathways
Mentors across New Zealand
Employer + Apprentice Wrap around support
NZQA-recognised pathways
Mentors across New Zealand
Employer + Apprentice Wrap around support
An apprenticeship is a paid job with structured training. You work on site with a real employer, build skills against NZQA standards, and get supported by EarnLearn to keep momentum and finish strong.
Earn while you learn with clear pathways, real support, and recognised qualifications. We coordinate training plans, assessments, and pastoral care so you can focus on building skills and finishing strong.
Build a safe, productive, and future-ready team. We provide structured plans, on-job assessment support, and clear reporting so your people progress — with less admin and better retention.
Brooke and Larraine recently completed their Level 4 Electrical Engineering apprenticeship in West Auckland.
Caleb joined the Schools Gateway programme, secured a plumbing apprenticeship, and is now nearly qualified.
Eli and Henry, both from Auckland’s North Shore, are building careers in scaffolding.
The first step is to find an employer. If you’re already working in Plumbing, Electrical or Scaffolding, you can approach your employer directly.
Training combines on-job learning with off-job theory. You’ll learn from qualified tradespeople on site, with theory delivered alongside so you progress faster.
When you enrol, you’ll be assigned an EarnLearn account manager and get access to our online platform, an information pack, and ongoing pastoral support.
The first step is to find an employer. If you’re already working in Plumbing, Electrical or Scaffolding, you can approach your employer directly.
Training combines on-job learning with off-job theory. You’ll learn from qualified tradespeople on site, with theory delivered alongside so you progress faster.
When you enrol, you’ll be assigned an EarnLearn account manager and get access to our online platform, an information pack, and ongoing pastoral support.
Check out the latest stories from EarnLearn. Read announcements, funding updates, learner wins & more.
Check out the latest stories from EarnLearn. Read announcements, funding updates, learner wins & more.
0800 327 648 (0800 EARN IT)
Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 5pm
If you’re overseas, please phone
+64 09 9051748
supportel@waiouru.earnlearn.ac.nz
EarnLearn is part of Te Pūkenga – New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology. Learn More
Learn with purpose Explore Te Pūkenga
Copyright © 2025 Te Pūkenga