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UPDATES FROM THE MASTER PLUMBERS-OWNED MASTERLINK MENTORED APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAMME—INCLUDING TWO NEW ONLINE TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES FOR APPRENTICES.
Financial capability training now live! Masterlink is the first non-university organisation in the world to partner with Blackbullion, an online learning platform packed with tools and resources to help our apprentices grow their financial skills. Apprentices can complete Blackbullion’s online modules at their own pace, with learning material that covers budgeting, personal savings, investing, debt and risk management. Registration for Blackbullion is free for all Masterlink apprentices.
MEET OUR REGIONAL MANAGERS Rupert Sanford-Scutt took up the role of Auckland & Northland Regional Manager in June. Originally from the UK (but don’t hold it against him), Rupert developed a love of New Zealand when his parents moved over here while he was at uni in London 17 years ago, eventually following them over. With a background in sales management and teaching, Rupert’s last role before joining Masterlink was Australia, New Zealand and South Pacific Regional Manager for the UK’s leading luxury travel operator. “I’ve seen pretty much all of the country thanks to my former life in travel and it’s still up top as the best place I’ve seen,” he says. “Although NZ is now home, I’m still a supporter of the underperforming Manchester United back in the UK. “ Day-to-day, Rupert spends much of his time out and about meeting with host businesses and apprentices. “Each day is different and variety is what makes the role so enjoyable,” he says. “On any day I might be interviewing a potential apprentice in the morning, heading to a site to deliver some PPE, then visiting a host business for an appraisal.” In his spare time, Rupert loves being active and sport of any kind. “I think it comes from growing up as one of five boys and developing a love of competition as a result. I’ve just started training for the Auckland Marathon in late October but I also regularly play football, tennis and go climbing.” 54
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Masterlink Auckland and Northland RM Rupert Sanford-Scutt is relishing the variety of his new role.
