Apprentices are one of the main pipelines of talent into our business. They are an opportunity to gain the skills required to become a top-tier technician in the heavy equipment industry. An apprenticeship with us is the foundation of a rewarding career. You can choose to stay on in a hands-on role or to explore a multitude of other options is our business. On completion of the four-year curriculum, which includes block courses offshore, graduates will be awarded a Certificate III in Mobile Plant Technology*. As our CEO, Chris Heaton recently said “When I signed up for an apprenticeship, I never realised it was for this job”. We take on about 15 apprentices at our branches across New Zealand every year. This is our commitment to growing the skills in our industry.
Creating a Powerful Future Together
Why Choose Terra Cat
We are committed to developing our team members – we offer internal transfers, secondments, and promotions wherever possible. Our in-house training team offers a comprehensive portfolio of training. There is something for everyone from product training to frontline leadership, from health and safety to sales skills, and from systems to compliance. In the last year, 1200 hours of formal training courses were delivered to our team. Our philosophy is that with support everyone can grow their capabilities and skills. Through regular performance catch-ups and career discussions, our team members have the opportunity to discuss training needs and drive their own development. We are as invested in our team members' careers as they are – our team is the future of our company.
WHY UNDERTAKE AN APPRENTICESHIP WITH TERRA CAT?
TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR AN APPRENTICESHIP WITH US YOU NEED:
Next Intake:
Our apprentice intakes usually start in January and/or July each year. Advertising for these intakes takes place in July/August for the January intake and February/March for the July intake.
Please check back here on a regular basis for updates or sign up for Job Alerts at our Careers Hub so you don’t miss these opportunities.
News and Media
Latest Articles About terra apprenticeships
Winter 2024
Apprentice Quinn wins an international competition, MBD Contracting on the West Coast tells us about their Next Gen Cat 340 excavators, a rebuild gives a dozer a second life.
Apprentices Start Their Brisbane Training
Ten Terra Cat apprentices arrived in Brisbane in March 2024, signalling the start of our all-new training partnership with Hastings Deering. The group of first-year apprentices will travel to Hastings Deering twice a year for training for their first three years.
The Apprentice Class of 2024
Ranging in age from 16 to 31 years old, this 11-strong group from around the country will undertake a new training programme as Terra begins a partnership with Hastings Deering to provide hands-on training in Brisbane.
Quinn Baynon is our 2023 Top Apprentice
The 21-year-old edged out two talented Auckland-based contestants – Adam Sivewright and Rizan Mohammed – to win our 2023 competition and confirm his spot at Caterpillar's Dealer Top Apprentice Competition in Melbourne next year.
New Podcast Episode Featuring Chris Heaton
Hear Chris Heaton’s remarkable journey from young apprentice to Chief Executive Officer of Terra Cat in the latest episode of Breaking Ground!
