Employment Relations

Navigate employment disputes, personal grievances, and mediation processes effectively, while assessing risk and making strategic decisions that protect your organisation and support fair outcomes.

Have an employment question that you'd value a lawyer’s perspective on? This is your opportunity to talk to EMA Head of Legal, Matt Dearing, live online.

EMA Connect Tauranga (October 2026)

EMA Connect Tauranga (March 2027)

EMA Connect Tauranga (May 2027)

EMA Connect Hamilton (October 2026)

EMA Connect Hamilton (March 2027)

EMA Connect Hamilton (May 2027)

EMA Connect Auckland (October 2026)

EMA Connect Auckland (March 2027)

EMA Connect Auckland (May 2027)

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As the legislation comes into effect, the EMA will continue to be your trusted guide through this evolving landscape. Plan early, gain clarity, and be ready for change. Register now.

Explore the realities of AI adoption in today's workplace, including shadow AI, organisational risk appetite, data security considerations and the foundations of good AI governance.

Perfect for HR advisors or business partners, or those aiming to become one. This extensive programme is the perfect investment for any HR practitioner wanting to build their knowledge of employment law with practical applications.

This advanced course is for managers of change, HR practitioners or anyone who may have responsibilities around restructuring or organisational development.

This course is essential for anyone overseeing the resolution of employment relationship problems and/or working on complex workplace change. It is particularly suited to employers, managers and supervisors.

This advanced course is for any manager, HR practitioner or payroll specialist who may have responsibility to administer or apply best practice to critical issues of leave.

If you are an Australian-based HR professional charged with managing or administering a New Zealand workforce, this introductory to the intermediate-level course will prove invaluable. It gives a broad outline of New Zealand employment legislation, enabling you to better navigate its provisions. For deeper knowledge, we recommend EMA’s more detailed courses on human resources and employment relations.

Navigating the legal responsibilities in an employment relationship can be fraught with risk. Know the key laws that apply and what is expected of organisations and leaders using real-world processes and examples.