June 2026
Tue 30 Jun 2026
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (1 hour)
Join us for an expert-led webinar from EMA Senior Associate Daniel Church, as we unpack the legal framework surrounding exit terms and post-employment risks.
July 2026
2 Jul 2026 - 2 Oct 2026
8 sessions
This NZQA approved programme is ideal for those in supervisory or first line management roles, such as health and safety advisors, supervisors, team leaders, managers and advanced health and safety representatives.
Thu 2 Jul 2026
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM (30 minutes)
Get real-time facetime with a lawyer in this four-part lunchtime webinar series led by EMA’s Head of Legal, Mauro Barsi.
Thu 2 Jul 2026
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM (2 hours)
A practical learning series bringing together businesses to learn from energy specialists, explore cost‑efficient solutions, and take action to optimise costs and strengthen resilience.
Tue 7 Jul 2026
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (7 hours)
Recognise, manage, and reduce the impact of stress in yourself and your people. Explore psychological risk factors, learn self-management techniques, and develop strategies to foster a supportive, resilient culture.
8 - 9 Jul 2026
2-day course
This intensive two-day course lays the groundwork for those new to management, or looking towards their first management position in the near future, or in charge of a team without formal management training. This course offers insights into the foundation blocks of good management and will empower you to get the best out of your people.
13 - 14 Jul 2026
2 days
Become an effective workplace health and safety Representative. This is essential training for any Health and Safety Representative, and extremely valuable for any health and safety committee member, or any worker or officer wishing to better comprehend the Health and Safety at Work (HSW) Act and associated regulations, or those who require a refresher of the HSW Act. This course leads to the Certificate in Health and Safety Representation (Training Scheme) (Level 3).
13 - 14 Jul 2026
2 days
Take your skills as a Health and Safety Representative to the next level. This course is purpose-designed for health and safety representatives who have completed Stage 1 training. It is also suitable for anyone with an interest in, or responsibility for workplace health and safety.
Tue 14 Jul 2026
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (7 hours)
If you want to improve your communication skills, enhance your understanding of the way others behave and help to build better workplace relationships, this course is perfect. You’ll find the content valuable whatever role you play in your organisation.
15 Jul 2026 - 9 Dec 2026
6 months (1 day monthly)
In this highly interactive and transformative six-month programme, you'll learn to implement key competencies, build respect, problem-solve, prepare for challenges, coach, inspire, and lead powerful teams.
16 - 17 Jul 2026
2 days
Become an effective workplace health and safety Representative. This is essential training for any Health and Safety Representative, and extremely valuable for any health and safety committee member, or any worker or officer wishing to better comprehend the Health and Safety at Work (HSW) Act and associated regulations, or those who require a refresher of the HSW Act. This course leads to the Certificate in Health and Safety Representation (Training Scheme) (Level 3).
16 Jul 2026 - 10 Dec 2026
6 months (1 day monthly)
In this highly interactive and transformative six-month programme, you'll learn to implement key competencies, build respect, problem-solve, prepare for challenges, coach, inspire, and lead powerful teams.
16 Jul 2026 - 3 Dec 2026
6 months (1 day monthly)
In this highly interactive and transformative six-month programme, you'll learn to implement key competencies, build respect, problem-solve, prepare for challenges, coach, inspire, and lead powerful teams.
20 - 21 Jul 2026
2-day course
This two-day course, "Coaching Essentials for Leaders," provides a comprehensive foundation for managers to integrate coaching principles into their leadership approach. You will leave with a solid understanding of coaching fundamentals and the confidence to apply these skills in their managerial roles, fostering a culture of growth, development, and enhanced team performance within their organizations.
Mon 20 Jul 2026
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (7 hours)
Through practical frameworks and real-world examples, you’ll learn how to align HR practices with business strategy, develop internal capability, and partner more effectively with the business.
Mon 20 Jul 2026
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (7 hours)
Risk management is essential to business. While some risk is inevitable, your ability to identify and mitigate it can benefit your organisation. It is the cornerstone to health and safety. It allows organizations’ to perform its primary duty of care, as far as reasonably practicable, to its workers and others.
Mon 20 Jul 2026
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (7 hours)
If you feel constantly stressed by your workload and consider yourself time-poor, this course will give you tips on managing your stress and feeling more in control. Brush up on your time management skills or suggest it to a colleague.
Tue 21 Jul 2026
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM (2 hours)
This EMA forum provides a rare opportunity to hear directly from New Zealand’s leading trade negotiator on one of the country’s most significant recent trade deals.
22 - 23 Jul 2026
2 days
Conflict may be inevitable, but you can learn tools and models to get to the root cause and communicate with clarity and empathy – leading to stronger workplace relationships and a more productive work environment.
22 - 23 Jul 2026
2 days
Become a proficient investigator of events and near misses using ICAM methodology. A must for all your staff involved in the incident investigation process. This two-day course is aimed at those who will be conducting investigations into significant events and near misses.
Thu 23 Jul 2026
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (7 hours)
If you’re an HR or ER practitioner responsible for managing union relationships, this practical course is for you. This intermediate level course will prepare you with the tools and techniques to negotiate collective agreements, from initiating bargaining to the bargaining process agreement and terms of settlement.
Thu 23 Jul 2026
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM (1 hour)
You're invited to a Member-only forum with Minister of Energy, Hon. Simeon Brown at the EMA Business Hub in Grafton on Thursday, 23 July
Thu 23 Jul 2026
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (7 hours)
With this course, you’ll build strategic capability while identifying people-related constraints, diagnosing root causes, and applying practical tools to improve team culture and organisational effectiveness.
23 - 24 Jul 2026
2-day course
Your success depends on the performance of others. This popular programme supports your transition from being part of the team to running it with a clear understanding of your unique leadership style.
23 - 24 Jul 2026
2-day course
Your success depends on the performance of others. This popular programme supports your transition from being part of the team to running it with a clear understanding of your unique leadership style.
Fri 24 Jul 2026
9:00 AM - 12:30 PM (3 hours 30 minutes)
This half-day workshop will provide you with essential knowledge and understanding of your due diligence duties under the Health and Safety at Work Act. How to evaluate the performance of your organisation, with a view to achieving good governance and best practice in the area of health and safety.
Fri 24 Jul 2026
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (7 hours)
Learn to create, analyse, and evaluate a sound health and safety management system that gets organisational buy-in. This course has also proven helpful when undertaking a WorkSafeNZ duty-holder review.
Tue 28 Jul 2026
4:00 PM - 7:00 PM (3 hours)
You’re invited to join us on 28 July to connect with like-minded leaders and experts to unpack why workforce preparation matters, and where this path leads.
Wed 29 Jul 2026
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (7 hours)
Essential training for managers and supervisors to meet Health and Safety at Work Act (HSW Act) obligations, understand the finer points of managing health and safety, and how to create a strong safety culture in the workplace.
Thu 30 Jul 2026
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (7 hours)
Reduce your risk of personal grievance claims by knowing how to approach complex workplace disciplinary situations with a clear overview of procedural requirements, fact-gathering and fairness.
Thu 30 Jul 2026
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (7 hours)
Recognise signs of mental distress in your workplace, learn to approach your people with sympathy and respond with empathy, and implement strategies to create a healthy, supportive work environment.
Thu 30 Jul 2026
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM (30 minutes)
Get real-time facetime with a lawyer in this four-part lunchtime webinar series led by EMA’s Head of Legal, Mauro Barsi.
Fri 31 Jul 2026
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (7 hours)
This course is relevant for anyone appointed to or dealing with a workplace Health and Safety committee: new or existing members, a subject matter expert, someone coopted onto the committee on an ad-hoc basis, or a manager/officer responsible for overseeing and implementing the committee’s recommendations.