WAHINE IN TRADES
At NZMA, our Wāhine Māori and Pasifika students are stepping up in their steel caps to learn a trade. Backed by a supportive learning environment, inspired by female tutors and passionate about developing skills.
Browse our pre-apprenticeship trade courses taught by friendly, tradie tutors in our purpose-built campuses. Choose from Construction, Electrical Engineering, Plumbing & Gasfitting or Painting & Plastering.
Trades are always in high demand, but there has never been a better time to move into this booming industry. By studying one of our trades courses, you’ll gain essential skills and form basic knowledge that can help you eventually move ahead into a career.
Why choose NZMA Trades?
You may be eligible for FREE* study.
We provide all the tools you need when you sign up
An environment where women can thrive
Put your new skills into practice on real projects
Enjoy smaller classes with friendly, helpful female tradie tutors
Get skills for a job in a thriving industry
Not sure which way to go? No worries, we can help you find the course that best suits you.
Get more info
To find out more about how you move ahead with trades, simply fill out this form and we will send you more details.
What our students are saying
“As women, we’re proving to everyone that we can make it. So don’t be afraid to put your name down and step up for trades. Follow your heart and keep going.”*
Mereana, Construction trainee at NZMA.
“I love the idea of being able to see your work take shape in front of you. I know people in construction who can point out huge apartments and buildings and say, ‘Yeah, I worked on that.’ And I will be able to say that as well!*
Shalei Seumanutafa, MPTT scholarship recipient at NZMA Trades.
“All the tutors, staff and male students were very kind and helpful. Anyone who wants to be in Trades should come here. I’m going to go onto an apprenticeship where I can get fully certified soon.”
Bei Tian – Plumbing and gasfitting graduate student at NZMA