WorldSkills New Zealand is an independent, non-profit Charitable Trust founded in 1986, dedicated to encouraging young people to excel in vocational skills. This is achieved through exposure to competitions at a Regional, National and International level. The purpose of the organisation is to:
» Encourage, recognise and reward skill excellence.
» Raise the standards of skills training in New Zealand.
» Raise the self-confidence and self-esteem of the young participants.
» Have New Zealand recognised as one of the highest skilled nations in the world.
» Promote Skills Training as a first choice career to school leavers.