Next Intake
Our next apprentice intake is scheduled for January 2027. Applications have now closed. We have apprenticeships available in Auckland (South), Hamilton, Napier, Palmerston North and Christchurch.
Join Our Team
Our next apprentice intake is scheduled for January 2027. Applications have now closed. We have apprenticeships available in Auckland (South), Hamilton, Napier, Palmerston North and Christchurch.
Apprenticeships
Creating a Powerful Future Together
An apprenticeship with Terra is recognised as one of the best training programmes in our industry. It’s a highly sought-after apprenticeship that sets graduates up for rewarding and fulfilling careers, whether on the tools or in other roles.
We work in partnership with our Australian sister company, Hastings Deering, to deliver this comprehensive four-year programme. The curriculum includes block courses offshore, and on completion, graduates receive a Level III Qualification in Mobile Plant Technology, recognised across Australia and New Zealand.
Careers & Opportunities
Why Choose Terra Cat
We are committed to developing our team members – we offer internal transfers, secondments, and promotions wherever possible. Our in-house training team offers a comprehensive portfolio of training. There is something for everyone from product training to frontline leadership, from health and safety to sales skills, and from systems to compliance. In the last year, 1200 hours of formal training courses were delivered to our team. Our philosophy is that with support, everyone can grow their capabilities and skills. Through regular performance catch-ups and career discussions, our team members have the opportunity to discuss training needs and drive their own development. We are as invested in our team members' careers as they are – our team is the future of our company.
WHY UNDERTAKE AN APPRENTICESHIP WITH TERRA CAT?
TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR A 2027 APPRENTICESHIP WITH US, YOU NEED TO:
Terra Cat Careers
Dylan - Heavy Diesel Field Service Technician
Dylan is a Terra Cat Heavy Diesel Field Service Technician, he shares a bit about his journey as an apprentice with us.
News and Media
It’s been just over a year since we welcomed ten new recruits into our revamped apprentice training programme. We caught up with the now-second-year apprentices to learn how they’ve found things so far.
Apprentice Quinn wins an international competition, MBD Contracting on the West Coast tells us about their Next Gen Cat 340 excavators, a rebuild gives a dozer a second life.
Our People
Ten Terra Cat apprentices arrived in Brisbane in March 2024, signalling the start of our all-new training partnership with Hastings Deering. The group will travel to Hastings Deering twice a year for training.
Our People
Ranging in age from 16 to 31 years old, this 11-strong group from around the country will undertake a new training programme as Terra begins a partnership with Hastings Deering to provide hands-on training in Brisbane.
Our People
The 21-year-old edged out two talented Auckland-based contestants – Adam Sivewright and Rizan Mohammed – to win our 2023 competition and confirm his spot at Caterpillar's Dealer Top Apprentice Competition in Melbourne next year.
Our People
Hear Chris Heaton’s remarkable journey from young apprentice to Chief Executive Officer of Terra Cat in the latest episode of Breaking Ground!