
About the scheme
Te ara ki tua Road to success provides a career path for people who want to become a truck driver. Trainees will:
- Be matched with a suitable transport business that will employ them for the traineeship
- Have a hands-on approach to learning
- Receive a liveable wage - earn while you learn
- Get nationally recognised qualifications
- Progress their licence class
Pay
You will receive a wage of at least $21.50 an hour. However, many companies may start you off on a higher wage, and there will be opportunities to increase what you earn as you progress your licence and your responsibilities.
Time
The traineeship and the Road to success team’s involvement will last one year, after which it is expected that you will continue on at your company.
Road to success is administered by the Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand
Timeline
Step 1Interested trainee applies to Te ara ki tua Road to success. | Step 2Road to success screens and considers trainee application. | Step 3Matching process - Trainee will be placed in a suitable transport business. | Step 4Successful match! Parties sign trainee agreement and employment contract. |
WEEK 1Journey begins Full orientation of both parties by Road to success. | WEEK 2Road to success engages weekly initially with both parties. | 3-6 months1) micro-credential awarded | 12 monthsSuccess! 'Graduation ceremony' held. |