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Alsco’s apprentice support and development

  • Writer: Gavin Smith
    Gavin Smith
  • Nov 16, 2021
  • 1 min read

Richard Riwai is a shining example of Alsco’s apprentice support and development opportunities, becoming the newly appointed Palmerston North Engineering Manager.



"I started with Alsco in 2013 as a washroom team member. and I was then promoted to team coordinator in the washroom after a year. I was the Washroom Team Coordinator for 12 to 14 months when an opportunity came up in the Palmerston North Engineering Department to fill an Engineers position.


I was offered a six-month trial in the Engineering Department with a possible apprenticeship at the end of the trial. I got through the trial and did my apprenticeship over the next 3 and 1/2 years. I finished the qualification and became a fully qualified Maintenance Engineer in the team here in Palmerston North. When the Engineering Manager vacancy came about, I applied for the position and was successful. I am now as excited as ever to get my feet under the Managers desk and lead the Palmerston North Engineering team to the next level."


Richard Riwai PALMERSTON NORTH ENGINEERING MANAGER former Engineering Apprentice

 
 
 

4 Comments


Reyhan Faris
Reyhan Faris
2 days ago

Love reading about Alsco’s commitment to apprentice support and development! It's inspiring to see such strong investment in nurturing talent. As someone familiar with working alongside a CV maker Bahrain, I can appreciate how these kinds of programs truly enhance a professional’s growth. Looking forward to more stories like this

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Bros Baseball
Bros Baseball
Dec 27, 2025

Alsco has a number of longstanding partnerships in our sponsorship and charity portfolios. We are very grateful for this supportive arrangement with Baseball Bros and look forward to continuing to work together to help more kiwi organisations like Healthy Homes, Shine, Family Works and All Heart NZ.


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Oveia Loka
Oveia Loka
Oct 02, 2025

Really insightful post about Alsco’s apprentice development! In many workplaces, having a personalised ID card is not only important for security but also gives apprentices a sense of belonging and professionalism.

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Robert William
Robert William
Oct 02, 2025

It’s inspiring to see how Alsco is dedicated to developing the skills of apprentices! For those in the engineering field looking to elevate their career, working with an engineering resume writer in Canada can make all the difference. A professional resume can help you showcase your technical expertise and achievements in a way that speaks directly to recruiters. Great initiative, Alsco, and best of luck to all the apprentices

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