Welcome to WorldSkills New Zealand

Home of vocational skill competitions and much more

WorldSkills New Zealand is an independent, non-profit charitable trust founded in 1986, dedicated to encouraging excellence in vocational skills. Many people know WorldSkills for its competitions. This is just one part of what we do. We focus on competitions and the promotion and development of vocational skills and occupations throughout New Zealand.

WorldSkills New Zealand team for Shanghai

Congratulations to Campbell and Jack!

The 48th WorldSkills Competition in Shanghai has officially drawn to a close, and Team New Zealand is coming home with exceptional results on the global stage.

We are thrilled to announce that both Campbell (Refrigeration & Air Conditioning) and Jack (Aircraft Maintenance) have each been awarded a Medal for Excellence!

Medals for Excellence are awarded to competitors who have proven they can achieve demanding, world-class standards against the absolute best young tradespeople on the planet. Reaching this international benchmark across four grueling days of high-pressure competition requires immense grit, technical precision, and unwavering focus.

This milestone reflects months of tireless preparation, early mornings, and relentless practice. We extend our sincere gratitude to our dedicated industry experts and judges whose mentorship and technical guidance were vital every step of the way, as well as our generous employers, industry partners including IRHACE and McAlpine Hussmann, and the families and supporters across New Zealand who backed our team.

Congratulations, Campbell and Jack. You have represented our trades, our industries, and New Zealand with pride, proving once again that Kiwi vocational talent ranks among the best in the world!