Support your students into hands-on, rewarding careers
A Masterlink apprenticeship is a brilliant way for students to get started in plumbing, gasfitting, or drainlaying. Apprentices learn on the job, earning while they gain real-world skills. It’s perfect for students who are curious, practical, and ready to roll up their sleeves — and we also provide extra support for students who learn differently, including neurodivergent learners.
Why a Masterlink apprenticeship?
Variety, every day
From small repairs to huge new builds, residential and commercial — there's always something new to learn.
Challenging and rewarding
Apprentices build real problem-solving skills, technical know-how, and confidence on the job.
Future-proof
Even as AI transforms other industries, people will always need plumbers — first-line workers who keep homes and communities safe in an emergency.
A career, not a last resort
A qualification leads to a well-paid, respected career — many apprentices go on to run or co-own their own businesses. Masterlink is the largest employer of female apprentices in Aotearoa.
Which students will thrive?
Apprenticeships are great for students who:
- Love working with their hands and learning by doing
- Are curious, motivated, and enjoy solving problems
- Benefit from extra guidance or structured support, including neurodivergent students
- Want a career that's practical, flexible, and full of opportunity
Request an information pack
Fill out the form below and we'll send a pack straight to your school — full of resources to help your students explore exciting career pathways and see if a Masterlink apprenticeship is right for them.