Build a career in construction

Learn by Doing

Be prepared to join a team that offers new apprentices the ability to work alongside experienced tradesmen over varied construction sectors.

Learn by doing, on the job training.

Commercial, Residential and Industrial trade skillsets.

Those who have developed a long term career with Wade Construction have enjoyed the variety of work, often not found in group home building companies.

Wade Construction partners with Toi Ohomai

Toi Ohomai is part of the Te Pukenga -New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology

Interview with Aliaster Penrose Academic lead for Toi Ohomai Taupo New Zealand

Over the years John Wade has actively recruited local High School graduates and given those who have a general want for ‘giving a career in construction a go” the opportunity for building apprenticeships.

WADE CONSTRUCTION: 2022

  • 40 Team members

  • 11 active apprenticeships

  • 6 Construction Management Course graduates

“If your prepared to work hard we will back you 100% "

John Wade

New & Graduated Apprentices

Chantal Farac: 26yrs

Quick Facts:

  • Carpentry Apprenticeship- Toi Ohomai Taupo

  • Previously a hairdresser

  • Struggled to get first Job in trades because I was a female

  • Best thing about working for Wade Construction?

    Learning so many ways to one job, hands on experience

  • Wade Construction offers great guidance in instruction and feedback

  • Good workmates and crew

Liam Maniapoto

Quick Facts:

  • Winner Regional Apprenticeship of the year award

  • Graduate NZ Certificate in Carpentry (Level 4)