About Civil Trades

Established in 2015, Civil Trades puts civil construction professionals on the same footing as
other recognised tradespeople such as builders, plumbers and electricians, making the career
path clear for apprentices and aspiring civil tradespeople. Civil Trades is owned and operated
by Civil Contractors New Zealand, with support from Connexis Infrastructure Industry Training
Organisation.

Civil Trades is governed by a Civil Trades Board of industry representatives who ensure it meets
the needs of industry and candidates. Candidate evaluation is managed by a passionate network
of evaluators who ensure candidates meet the right standards, and the Civil Trades Coordinator
who is responsible for administering and registering certification.