Industry Comments

"The Roading Sector continues to change rapidly, with evolving requirements for new technology, management systems and professional competencies.

New Zealand companies continue to develop off-shore markets and are now firmly entrenched in the export of New Zealand skills and practices. The ability to meet New Zealand's local market prerogatives, and also to maintain credibility in new markets, is of paramount importance.

The short courses and post-graduate instruction presented by NZIHT are crucial in maintaining industry competencies and competitiveness."

Kieran Shaw
Chief Executive
Association of Consulting Engineers NZ


 

In these recessionary times with sharp prices, never has it been so important to "do it once - do it right".  However, producing quality product in a cost effective way doesnt just happen.  It needs contractors to have well-trained, competent workers.  NZIHT offers contractors the opportunity to train their engineers and workers to achieve this and has done an excellent job over past years.

Those contractors who upskill existing staff and train new staff within a positive organizational culture will make the most of these current times.  Whether it be for routine maintenance work or construction.

Chris Olsen
Chief Executive
Roading New Zealand

 


"The NZ Contractors' Federation supports the approach to excellence in industry training exhibited by the NZIHT over recent years. The industry has a well run training organisation that has developed a range of qualifications suited to the specific needs of the civil contracting industry. The rubber hits the road when competent providers deliver training in a manner that is targeted to the needs of the specific workers. The Federation is proud to say that the NZIHT has worked hard to ensure that its courses are relevant to the contractor sector's needs. I commend these courses for the consideration of potential course participants."

Jeremy Sole
Chief Executive
NZ Contractors' Federation

 

"The NZRF has a commitment to training such as that provided by NZIHT as an effective means of satisfying various certification renewals, meeting legislative requirements, and providing training for new entrants to the industry.  Revised road marking qualifications are now being delivered with an objective being that National Certificates more closely match the work tasks of those in the industry.

Alister G Harlow
Executive Director
NZ Roadmarkers' Federation Inc.

 

   
On 1 August 2008, Land Transport New Zealand and Transit New Zealand became the NZ Transport Agency (NZTA).  The NZTA brings together the functions and expertise of Land Transport NZ and Transit to provide an integrated approach to transport planning, funding and delivery.

Land Transport NZ and Transit endorsed the various offerings of NZIHT, and I am happy to continue this support.  A well-functioning transport sector is central to the well being of New Zealand society, and the industry will benefit from effective training and skills.

NZIHT offers detailed training covering highway technology and the effective management of transport assets.   

Geoff Dangerfield
Chief Executive
NZ Transport Agency

 


Western Institute of Technology at Taranaki (WITT) is committed to the concept of lifelong education and training.  As society and technology change, new knowledge, skills and attitudes are also required to enable the workforce to remain responsive and flexible.  WITT - through the NZIHT - values its links and support, both national and local from industry, InfraTrain NZ and the contracting industry in general.  These links and this support , ensures that our education and traininig programmes meet today's needs and provide a basis for the requirements of tomorrow.

Richard Handley
Chief Executive
Western Institute of Technology at Taranaki