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AGENDA
The ULTIMIT journey
The ULTIMIT learnings
The ULTIMIT success
Getting involved . . .
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2010: Women in Power
Research ProjectUnderstanding perceptions
2011 2015
2013 2018
2019
THE ULTIMIT JOURNEY
2010: Women in Power
Research ProjectUnderstanding perceptions
2011:
▪ Ultimit Brand
launched at Beehive
▪ 2 x female cohorts
Line Mechanics
▪ 2 year research
project Changing perceptions
2015
2013 2018
2019
THE ULTIMIT JOURNEY
2010: Women in Power
Research ProjectUnderstanding perceptions
2011:
▪ Ultimit Brand
launched at Beehive
▪ 2 x female cohorts
Line Mechanics
▪ 2 year research
project Changing perceptions
2015
2013: Connexis -
ESITO & Infratrain
merger
2018
2019
THE ULTIMIT JOURNEY
2010: Women in Power
Research ProjectUnderstanding perceptions
2011:
▪ Ultimit Brand
launched at Beehive
▪ 2 x female cohorts
Line Mechanics
▪ 2 year research
project Changing perceptions
2015:
▪ Ultimit – Women in
Infrastructure Brand
▪ Girls with Hi-vis® Encouraging females to join
2013: Connexis -
ESITO & Infratrain
merger
2018
2019
THE ULTIMIT JOURNEY
GIRLS WITH HI-VIS®
2010: Women in Power
Research ProjectUnderstanding perceptions
2011:
▪ Ultimit Brand
launched at Beehive
▪ 2 x female cohorts
Line Mechanics
▪ 2 year research
project Changing perceptions
2015:
▪ Ultimit – Women in
Infrastructure Brand
▪ Girls with Hi-vis® Encouraging females to join
2013: Connexis -
ESITO & Infratrain
merger
2018: Ambassador
ProgrammeHighlighting success
2019
THE ULTIMIT JOURNEY
ULTIMIT AMBASSADOR
2010: Women in Power
Research ProjectUnderstanding perceptions
2011:
▪ Ultimit Brand
launched at Beehive
▪ 2 x female cohorts
Line Mechanics
▪ 2 year research
project Changing perceptions
2015:
▪ Ultimit – Women in
Infrastructure Brand
▪ Girls with Hi-vis® Encouraging females to join
2013: Connexis -
ESITO & Infratrain
merger
2018: Ambassador
ProgrammeHighlighting success
2019: Women in
Trades ResearchSupporting other
industries
THE ULTIMIT JOURNEY
THE ULTIMIT LEARNINGS
• Females take health and safety a lot more seriously• More focused on detail and ensuring the procedures are followed correctly
• New guidelines required• Wearing underwire bras around live wires
• Safety risks when women became pregnant
• Having toilet facilities available in remote locations
• Sourcing safety equipment to fit smaller frames
• Fitness required due to type of work, rough terrain and weather conditions
• fitness to enjoy job through eating better and other activity like gym work
• Physical strength to do the job was less important, technique was more critical
THE ULTIMIT LEARNINGS
• In early stages of the project - male workers protected the women from having to perform some of the more physical tasks.
• Over time, this did no-one any favours
• Working consistently with the same group of people • important for trainees in establishing good team relationships and consistent
expectations.
• General management were very supportive of change• On the ground, women continued to face negative perceptions.• Some trainees confronted it head on,• Other trainees “put their head down” and ignored it.
• A mentor - to help guide trainees expectations around their own and others behaviours.
• High visibility of the project and the resultant attention• Perceptions of favouritism and making the trainees stand apart from some of their
colleagues.
THE ULTIMIT SUCCESS
2012 - Women in Power Research Project – changed perceptions, with a much higher level of
openness about women coming into trades roles.
2015 - Highly Commended: Empowerment Category at the Equal Employment Opportunities Trust
Diversity Awards
2016 – Winner: Not-for-Profit Gender Diversity Award at the Women in Governance Awards
2016 – Winner: Inclusive Leader – Gender Champion Award (Frances Hague, Connexis Board Chair)
at the Women in Governance Awards 2016
2019 – Girls with Hi-vis®: 22 Events 450 females around NZ introduced to Infrastructure industry
2010: 2% vs 2019: 8% representation of female trainees
GETTING INVOLVED
▪Understand the current state of your industry/company
▪ Identify the issue▪ Perception and attitude to women in trades within industry/company?
▪ Attracting women?
▪ Women making it through the recruitment process?
▪ Retaining women?
▪Be purposeful▪ Set a goal / don’t be afraid of quotas
▪Recruit more than ONE
GETTING INVOLVED
Learn More:
• Women in Trades - https://ako.ac.nz/knowledge-centre/what-are-the-characteristics-of-an-effective-learning-journey-for-women-entering-trades/
• Ultimit – Women in Infrastructure -https://www.connexis.org.nz/ultimit-women-infrastructure/
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