Competenz is becoming a private training enterprise

What's actually changing?

Competenz is transitioning to operate as a private training enterprise (PTE). An interim board is overseeing the move. The structure behind the scenes is changing — the training, the people, and the relationships you rely on are not.

Does this affect my apprentice?

No. Your apprentice's training carries on exactly as it is — same qualification, same training plan, same progress. Nothing they've already completed is at risk, and nothing they're working towards changes.

Do I need to do anything?

Nothing. You don't need to re-enrol, re-sign, or change how you work with us. If anything ever does need an action from you, your training advisor will tell you directly and walk you through it.

Will my training advisor change?

Your relationship with your training advisor stays the same. They remain your point of contact, your visits continue, and the support around your apprentice — assessments, block courses, pastoral care — carries on unchanged.

Why is this happening?

It's part of a nationwide reform of how work-based training is delivered in New Zealand, aimed at a more stable, industry-led system. We'll keep this page updated as things progress, and we'll always give you the straight version.