ENTRIES OPEN 5 MARCH - 12 APRIL
Apprentice of the Year is New Zealand’s leading national competition for carpentry apprentices who want to back themselves and step up.
Delivered by Master Builders in partnership with CARTERS, it’s an industry-led programme that puts real skills to the test.
STAGE 1
Written Application
Practical Challenge
Show how you think and how you build. Submit a real project, then take on a live, timed practical challenge where precision and composure set you apart.
Stage 1 explained
STAGE 2
Site Visit
Interview
The Top 10 apprentices in each region progress to a workplace visit with the judges to assess standards, your professionalism on site, and to discuss your growth as an emerging industry leader.
What the judges look for
AWARDS EVENTS
Regional Awards
National Final
Top apprentices are recognised regionally before advancing to a two-day National Final – another build, national interviews, and a gala awards night where the winner is announced.
See past winners
Back yourself and build skills that fast-track your career.
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