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The Women in Apprenticeships Awards 2025

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About the award

 Bunnings Trade is teaming up with NAWIC to award 4 women passionate about their trade with a support pack to help them kickstart their careers on site.

Winners will receive

  • Bunnings Gift Card valued at $5,000
  • Hard Yakka Voucher valued at $1,000
  • NAWIC National Mentorship and Membership valued at $162 (varies per region)
  • AEG, Kango and Empire product Pack valued over $1,450 RRP
  • Irwin Product Pack valued over $770 RRP
  • Kincrome Pack valued over at $1,130 RRP
  • Full Boar Pack valued over $1,045 RRP

Trade quality products supplied by

AEG
Kincrome
Irwin
Full Boar
Hard Yakka

Our 2024 Winners

Ngakita Beazley-Ruwhiu

Ngakita Beazley-Ruwhiu is an invaluable asset to her trade and team. Having served six years with the New Zealand Army, she is a very specialised electrician. In addition to acting as a mentor for her team, Ngakita has also given her time and expertise back to her community, supporting local iwi and helping local marae with D.I.Y. projects in the past.
Future Leader winner Ngakita.

Learn more about NAWIC New Zealand

The National Association of Women in Construction is a non-profit association of women who work either in the construction industry or for business organisations who provide services to the construction industry.

NAWIC encourages women to pursue, establish and sustain successful careers in the construction industry. Our vision is to be the leading voice for women in this sector.

Learn More
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Judging panel and criteria

Helen Russell
 Kelvin Sue Jon Feather Robyn Hill
Helen Russell Kelvin Sue Jon Feather Robyn Hill
Project Manager
Fulton Hogan 		Legal Counsel NZ National Organisations
Manager 		Senior Finance Manager
NAWIC NZ
Representative 		Bunnings NZ Bunnings NZ Bunnings NZ
Helen is a Project Manager with Fulton Hogan for major infrastructure projects. She has over 15 years experience in the construction sector in the UK and NZ. Starting her career on site and progressing to management positions. A previous winner of a NAWIC award and a member of the National Council, she is passionate about supporting women in the industry and creating teams in which they can thrive Kelvin has been at Bunnings for just over five years as legal counsel for Bunnings NZ. Before joining Bunnings Kelvin held a role at Fisher and Paykel Appliances.  He has an interest in the building industry and believes the Women in Apprenticeships Award is a great initiative to recognise women in what most people see as a “male” industry. Throughout Jon’s career across many industries, he has been inspired by many influential women leaders. His current team, predominantly women, reflects his commitment to fostering an inclusive and empowering environment. Jon is proud to involved with this initiative to create opportunities for the next generation of women in apprenticeships. Robyn has been with Bunnings for 3.5 years as the NZ Finance Manager for Bunnings NZ. Prior to joining Bunnings she spent approximately 7 years at The Warehouse Group. Although she wasn't a 'DIY' expert (or even a novice) before, Robyn's time at Bunnings has truly opened her eyes to the workings of the building industry. Robyn is incredibly inspired to witness the growth of women in this field, and is deeply honoured to have been asked to judge the Women in Apprenticeships Awards.

Nominations will be reviewed by a panel of Bunnings Team and NAWIC members and judged on the following criteria:

Tell us why in 200 words or less:

  • Explain how they are a dedicated and passionate contributor to your trade business and/or the wider industry.
  • Describe their potential to be innovative and inspire others within the construction and building industry.
  • Explain how they have made a positive impact to other members of the construction and building industry.

Frequently asked questions

Women, aged 18 or over in New Zealand, who are currently in the construction or trades industry.

You do not need to be a PowerPass member to nominate an up-and-coming leader you know.

However, to claim the support pack, winners will need to be signed up to PowerPass.

Entries open on Friday 7th March and close on Friday 4th April.
Winners will be notified via phone or email.
Women are underrepresented in the trades & construction industry, making up only 3% of trade people. This award aims to celebrate up and coming female leaders in the industry and provide them with resources and professional support to help them thrive and inspire other women to join the industry. Men are unable to be nominated for this award but can nominate a woman they know.

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