Our industries work hard and play hard. There's always lots happening. Come check out our workshops, awards and industry events.
This title goes to a high-potential trainee who has gained skills and qualifications that will help them improve the wellbeing of New Zealanders, through the medium of sport, recreation or performing arts.
Skills Active supports two awards for the exercise industry. These are presented at the NZ Exercise Industry Awards.
The Māori Sports Scholarship recognises promising young Māori sportspeople, and provides support for their endeavours in both the sporting and academic realms.
This scholarship recognises and celebrates the achievements of volunteers who give their time to support the community and help shape the sport, recreation or performing arts.
This scholarship recognises small and medium businesses that demonstrate a strong commitment to promoting knowledge and skill development for their staff, in order to meet current and future workforce challenges.
19 - 21 March | Napier
16 - 17 June | Auckland
27 - 30 June | Wellington
10 - 13 October | Tauranga
29 April - 2 May | Sydney
June | Multiple locations
7 November| Christchurch
20 - 21 November| Auckland
20 November| Auckland
15 - 17 July | Blenheim
6 May | Wellington
24 - 26 November | Blenheim
TBA
11 - 13 July | Christchurch
17 - 19 November | Marlborough
TBA | Auckland
25 - 27 May | Wanaka
30 July | Christchurch
17 September | Hamilton
16 November | Blenheim
We welcome applications for new assessors where there is an identified need from industry. All new assessors need to complete a workshop as part of their training.