NZ women in roofing

We are committed to the overall betterment in professionalism of the roofing industry in New Zealand.

Welcome to New Zealand Women in Roofing (NZWiR)

New Zealand Women in Roofing is a volunteer-based organisation created to support and enhance the careers of women within the roofing industry. We’re dedicated to providing networking, mentoring, education and recruitment opportunities to help build a strong foundation for our members’ careers.

Our membership is open to all women within the roofing industry, regardless of role. We have members excelling at a wide variety of roles, including roofers, project managers, salespeople, marketing, admin, accounts, warehouse and manufacturing team members.

Through our commitment to connect and empower women in roofing, we’re proud to contribute to the overall betterment and professionalism of the roofing industry in New Zealand.

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A Letter from our chair

Liz Watson, NZ Women in Roofing’s new Chair, is a strong wahine within the roofing and construction industry.

With accolades from Skills, COLORSTEEL, and NAWIC, Liz has been a trailblazer in promoting high quality roofing work and advocating for womens equality in the trades.

Follow the link to read Liz’s introduction to NZWiR.

Education

Provide high-quality learning opportunities for members to build successful careers in roofing.

Mentoring

Create and connect mentoring opportunities to empower women in their chosen careers.

Networking

Connect and create long-lasting supportive networks between our members.

Recruiting

Provide members opportunities for career advancement within the roofing industry.

NZWiR Apprentice Scholarship

In early 2025 New Zealand Women in Roofing, in partnership with Vertical Horizonz NZ (VHNZ) offered a new scholarship, where the winning applicant would have their remaining apprenticeship fees paid in full, along with a financial fund to draw down on for apprenticeship related costs.

NZ Women in Roofing is proud to award the first Apprentice Scholarship to Dani Ohlsson.

The scholarship was designed to lower the barriers for women within the trade or looking to get into the trade to get fully qualified. With a couple of years until her apprenticeship is complete, we’re looking forward to following Dani’s journey to getting qualified.

Interested in following along? We’ll be giving updates on Dani’s apprenticeship journey on our blog page.

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My mum’s a roofer

Celebrate the roofing industry through the eyes of a child in “My Mum’s a Roofer,” a beautifully illustrated children’s book written by Martin Finney, illustrated by Kata Bagyon-Parker, created in collaboration with NZ Women in Roofing.

This heartwarming story follows a child who admires their mum as she navigates her roofing apprenticeship, showcasing the challenges and triumphs of the trade.

With 32 pages, including 16 pages of stunning watercolour illustrations, “My Mum’s a Roofer” highlights the skills, dedication, and pride of the roofing profession, inspiring young readers to appreciate all careers.

The book features te reo Māori on every page, enriching the story with cultural significance and promoting bilingual learning. Suitable for pre and primary school age groups.

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