EarnLearn | Te Pūkenga offers work-based learning and qualifications across selected trades and services in New Zealand, helping you ‘earn and learn’ in a way to suit your life — on the job, on campus and online.

EarnLearn offers training for trades careers such as Electrical, Plumbing, Gasfitting and Drainlaying (PGD), Scaffolding, Industrial Measurement and Control, Industrial Rope access and Crane Operation. We also deliver an array of courses to upskill in Government Regulations, Business Management, Project Management, Financial Services, and Security.

Explore opportunities to earn while you learn with EarnLearn | Te Pūkenga.

Careers and Courses

In a corporate environment, someone with training in adult education will be able to educate fellow staff in a range of skills. These vary from induction and technical processes to personal development like leadership, administration, and business practices.An Adult Educator…

Successful businesses have one thing in common and that’s great leaders. If your business has good managers that are trained to build effective teams and manage processes well, then your business will have the capacity to thrive and grow.Your managers…

Crane operators love working with heavy machinery, working in teams, and have good hand-eye coordination. If this sounds like a great way to spend your working day, you could have a bright future as a crane operator. Why become a…

Electrical apprenticeships Looking for a career as an electrician or keen to take on an electrical apprentice? EarnLearn provides quality training and pastoral care for learners on the journey to becoming an electrician in New Zealand.If you want to become an…

Te Pūkenga offers professional development to help you or your team members meet regulatory competency requirements to become a recognised financial adviser with New Zealand’s Financial Markets Authority. This qualifies you to work within the associated specialisations such as Banking,…

Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWPs) are a crucial part of many work sites, providing a safe and easy way for workers to reach heights. Whether you’ve spent years using these machines or are completely new to them, it’s essential you…

Plumbers love working with their hands, solving problems, and putting things together. If this sounds like a great way to spend your working day, you could have a bright future in the trades. FIND OUT ABOUT THE NEW INDUSTRY TRAINED…

Behind every successful project is a skilled project manager. They bring structure, clarity, and momentum – ensuring teams stay focused, timelines are met, and goals are achieved. From managing risks to optimising resources, project managers are essential for delivering quality…

Courses in Rigging are under development and will be available sometime in 2024. Please contact us with any interest – 0800 EARN IT or via our contact form.  Why become a rigger? Start your career with no student loan Earn…

Scaffolders enjoy working in teams, solving problems, and building complex structures. If this sounds like a great way to spend your working day, you could have a bright future as a scaffolder.Find out more about what scaffolders do, and where…

Concerts, bars, festivals and sports events all rely on a skilled team of security professionals to keep everyone safe and enjoying themselves. A fast-paced role in exciting and varied settings await youin a career in security.Qualified security staff are always…

Stay up-to-date Whatever industry you work in, it’s essential that you keep up with health & safety requirements in the workplace. One of the best references for all information about H&S is the WorkSafe NZ website.There are many courses available across…

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Trade Talk, March 2025

Kia ora koutou, I hope your year has started productively and your business is managing well through the prolonged economic recovery as we look forward

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