Who we are
Te Moana Nui a Kiwa Whakapūkahatanga Ihi, South Pacific Professional Engineering Excellence (SPPEEx) was founded in 2003 with a vision to grow and support the Māori and Pasifika Engineering community in Aotearoa, the Pacific, and beyond. More than 20 years on this vision remains as the spine for our organisation. With over 150 members across the engineering industry, the representation of Māori and Pasifika continues to grow year on year.
WHAT WE DO
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We offer opportunities for professional development through our mentoring program within SPPEEx. We also partner with SPIES to provide mentors to our students within the University.
Chartership and Fellowship seminars are also faciliated within SPPEEx for our members who are looking to take the next step in career progression journey under ENZ.
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We host seminars and workshops to discuss technical aspects of our industry. With a range of technical experts across our membership we have options for all.
With our construction and client partners, we have a range of sites that can be visited and showcased. From Water to Roading to Commercial, there is plenty to see.
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In addition to our own development, we encourage our members to give back to their communities. To facilitate this, SPPEEx facilitates events such as Career Expo’s and stalls at Career days for our University’s. We would love to work with your school or institute so reach out if we can help!
We also partner closely with our University’s through groups such as SPIES, AUTMAPS, and TOTEM from UoA, AUT, and UC respectively. Make sure you keep an eye out for them on campus.
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We host and facilitate a range of networking events. From speed networking to pub quizzes, there is a variety to choose from, so get involved and make some new connections.
To stay fit, we have various sporting activites hosted throughout the year so keep an eye out for the next sports team!
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