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March 2026

Thu 26 Mar 2026

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM (2 hours)

  • Grafton, Auckland
  • Free

Thu 26 Mar 2026

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM (2 hours)

Join us for the next practical EMA Connect session in our Hire to Retire series

Health and Safety Representative Stage 1 (Essential Training)

30

Mar

Discount

30 - 31 Mar 2026

2 days

  • Hamilton
Presented by
  • From $695.00 excl. GST

30 - 31 Mar 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).

Supervision – An Introduction

30

Mar

Supervision – An Introduction

Tauranga

Discount

Mon 30 Mar 2026

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (7 hours)

  • Tauranga
Presented by
Chad Tuoro
  • From $965.00 excl. GST

Mon 30 Mar 2026

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (7 hours)

Balance your workload and your team’s outputs with key supervision principles. You’ll learn how to give clear instructions, motivate people to do their best, and give feedback to raise their game.

Tue 31 Mar 2026

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM (2 hours)

  • Auckland
  • Free

Tue 31 Mar 2026

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM (2 hours)

The Chelsea Sugar Factory Technical Site Tour

EMA Legal Webinar: Exiting Executives

31

Mar

EMA Legal Webinar: Exiting Executives

Live online

Discount

Tue 31 Mar 2026

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (1 hour)

  • Live online
  • From $39.00 excl. GST

Tue 31 Mar 2026

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (1 hour)

Join EMA Head of Legal Mauro Barsi to take a deeper dive into this sensitive employment relations topic.

April 2026

Employment Law Essentials (ER101)

1

Apr

Employment Law Essentials (ER101)

Grafton, Auckland

Discount

Wed 1 Apr 2026

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (7 hours)

  • Grafton, Auckland
Presented by
  • From $990.00 excl. GST

Wed 1 Apr 2026

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (7 hours)

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.

EMA HR Webinar: Leading Through Change: What is HR’s Role?

1

Apr

Discount

Wed 1 Apr 2026

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (1 hour)

  • Live online
  • From $39.00 excl. GST

Wed 1 Apr 2026

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (1 hour)

Whether it’s a full restructure or a subtle shift in workplace dynamics, change is inevitable - and how it’s managed can make or break your culture. HR plays a pivotal role in guiding people through uncertainty, aligning communication, and ensuring transitions are not just smooth, but strategic.

Employment Law Essentials (ER101)

7

Apr

Employment Law Essentials (ER101)

Tauranga

Discount

Tue 7 Apr 2026

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (7 hours)

  • Tauranga
Presented by
Phil Hughes
  • From $990.00 excl. GST

Tue 7 Apr 2026

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (7 hours)

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.

Payroll Essentials (PY101)

7

Apr

Payroll Essentials (PY101)

Grafton, Auckland

Discount

Tue 7 Apr 2026

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (7 hours)

  • Grafton, Auckland
Presented by
  • From $940.00 excl. GST

Tue 7 Apr 2026

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (7 hours)

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.

Train The Trainer

9

Apr

Train The Trainer

Grafton, Auckland

Discount

9 - 10 Apr 2026

2-day course

  • Grafton, Auckland
Presented by
Kevin Chambers
  • From $1,565.00 excl. GST

9 - 10 Apr 2026

2-day course

If your role requires you to confidently deliver and review training sessions for adults, this two-day course is for you. It will give you the knowledge, skills and assuredness you need to deliver high-impact training sessions.

Performance Management (HR204)

10

Apr

Performance Management (HR204)

Grafton, Auckland

Discount

Fri 10 Apr 2026

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (7 hours)

  • Grafton, Auckland
Presented by
  • From $940.00 excl. GST

Fri 10 Apr 2026

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (7 hours)

Have you been managing staff performance for a while but become unstuck when things get difficult? If you are a manager or HR practitioner managing serious performance issues, you’ll benefit from introducing a consistent performance management framework to your organisation.

Time Management - Managing Yourself

10

Apr

Time Management - Managing Yourself

Grafton, Auckland

Discount

Fri 10 Apr 2026

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (7 hours)

  • Grafton, Auckland
Presented by
Helen Corban
  • From $940.00 excl. GST

Fri 10 Apr 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.

Effective Risk Management

13

Apr

Effective Risk Management

Tauranga

Discount

Mon 13 Apr 2026

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (7 hours)

  • Tauranga
Presented by
  • From $940.00 excl. GST

Mon 13 Apr 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.

Health and Safety Representative Stage 1 (Essential Training)

13

Apr

Health and Safety Representative Stage 1 (Essential Training)

Grafton, Auckland

Discount

13 - 14 Apr 2026

2 days

  • Grafton, Auckland
Presented by
  • From $695.00 excl. GST

13 - 14 Apr 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).

Project Management Fundamentals – Tools and Processes

13

Apr

Discount

Mon 13 Apr 2026

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (7 hours)

  • Tauranga
Presented by
  • From $940.00 excl. GST

Mon 13 Apr 2026

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (7 hours)

If you run projects at work, this one-day course will give you the practical tools and confidence to conquer any challenge. It is particularly suited to business owners, business managers, project managers or production managers.

Project Management - Advanced

14

Apr

Project Management - Advanced

Tauranga

Discount

Tue 14 Apr 2026

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (7 hours)

  • Tauranga
Presented by
  • From $940.00 excl. GST

Tue 14 Apr 2026

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (7 hours)

If you want to maximise the performance of your projects, this course is for you. It is particularly suited to business owners, business managers, project managers or production managers who understand the fundamentals of project management.

The Ultimate Team Leader

14

Apr

The Ultimate Team Leader

Tauranga

Discount

14 Apr 2026 - 18 Sep 2026

6 months (1 day monthly)

  • Tauranga
Presented by
Chad Tuoro
  • From $3,230.00 excl. GST

14 Apr 2026 - 18 Sep 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.

World Class Productivity Simulation (4x4) - How to Embed Lean Principles

14

Apr

Discount

Tue 14 Apr 2026

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (7 hours)

  • Grafton, Auckland
  • From $940.00 excl. GST

Tue 14 Apr 2026

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (7 hours)

This simulation workshop delivers a mindset shift - igniting continuous improvement thinking, building team capability, and driving measurable productivity gains. Experience the principles of flow, operational discipline, and LEAN practices in action.

Managing Contractor Health and Safety

15

Apr

Managing Contractor Health and Safety

Whangārei

Discount

Wed 15 Apr 2026

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (7 hours)

  • Whangārei
Presented by
John Lumby
  • From $940.00 excl. GST

Wed 15 Apr 2026

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (7 hours)

Understand pre-qualification and the PCBU’s responsibilities in a contract or supply chain. If you engage contractors or subcontractors whose work activities are influenced or directed by the PCBU, this course should be viewed as essential. It’s suitable for all managers, supervisors, Health and Safety Representatives and workers involved in contractor engagement, pre-qualifications etc.

Managing Critical Risks

15

Apr

Managing Critical Risks

Grafton, Auckland

Discount

Wed 15 Apr 2026

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (7 hours)

  • Grafton, Auckland
Presented by
  • From $940.00 excl. GST

Wed 15 Apr 2026

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (7 hours)

Risk management is the cornerstone of health and safety best practice. On this course, you’ll discover how to assess critical risks and apply risk management techniques that are relevant to your business. This will ensure effective engagement with internal and external stakeholders, from company directors, officers and managers to supervisors, workers, contractors.

The Emerging Team Leader

16

Apr

The Emerging Team Leader

Tauranga

Discount

16 - 17 Apr 2026

2-day course

  • Tauranga
Presented by
Chad Tuoro
  • From $1,525.00 excl. GST

16 - 17 Apr 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.

Effective Incident Investigations

17

Apr

Effective Incident Investigations

Whangārei

Discount

Fri 17 Apr 2026

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (7 hours)

  • Whangārei
Presented by
  • From $940.00 excl. GST

Fri 17 Apr 2026

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (7 hours)

A must for all your staff involved in the accident/incident investigation process. This valuable course is suitable for all types of businesses and accident/incident investigations.

Leading a Culture of Safety in Your Workplace

17

Apr

Leading a Culture of Safety in Your Workplace

Hamilton

Discount

Fri 17 Apr 2026

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (7 hours)

  • Hamilton
Presented by
  • From $940.00 excl. GST

Fri 17 Apr 2026

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (7 hours)

Safety culture is a combination of the attitudes, values and perceptions that can positively influence health and safety outcomes. Develop and embed an authentic culture that works for your business through engagement, trust and leadership.

Performance Management (HR204)

20

Apr

Performance Management (HR204)

Tauranga

Discount

Mon 20 Apr 2026

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (7 hours)

  • Tauranga
Presented by
Phil Hughes
  • From $940.00 excl. GST

Mon 20 Apr 2026

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (7 hours)

Have you been managing staff performance for a while but become unstuck when things get difficult? If you are a manager or HR practitioner managing serious performance issues, you’ll benefit from introducing a consistent performance management framework to your organisation.

Managing Your People Problems: For Early Career HR Professionals (PX102)

21

Apr

Discount

Tue 21 Apr 2026

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (7 hours)

  • Grafton, Auckland
Presented by
Damian Treanor
  • From $940.00 excl. GST

Tue 21 Apr 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.

EMA Legal Webinar: Legal Best Practice for Organisational Change
Discount

Tue 21 Apr 2026

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (1 hour)

  • Live online
  • From $39.00 excl. GST

Tue 21 Apr 2026

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (1 hour)

Join us for an expert-led webinar with EMA Senior Associate, Sarah Lim, as we explore the legal best practices for managing organisational change.

Building Emotional Intelligence

24

Apr

Building Emotional Intelligence

Grafton, Auckland

Discount

Fri 24 Apr 2026

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (7 hours)

  • Grafton, Auckland
Presented by
  • From $940.00 excl. GST

Fri 24 Apr 2026

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (7 hours)

Understand and apply EI to improve communication, manage stress, and build stronger relationships. You’ll explore personal and social competencies that elevate your leadership impact – even under pressure.

Coaching Essentials for Leaders

28

Apr

Coaching Essentials for Leaders

Grafton, Auckland

Discount

28 - 29 Apr 2026

2-day course

  • Grafton, Auckland
Presented by
Helen Corban
  • From $1,490.00 excl. GST

28 - 29 Apr 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.

Procedural Fairness (ER201)

29

Apr

Procedural Fairness (ER201)

Grafton, Auckland

Discount

Wed 29 Apr 2026

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (7 hours)

  • Grafton, Auckland
Presented by
Damian Treanor
  • From $940.00 excl. GST

Wed 29 Apr 2026

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (7 hours)

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.

Health and Safety Representative Stage 1 (Essential Training)

30

Apr

Discount

30 Apr 2026 - 1 May 2026

2 days

  • Tauranga
Presented by
  • From $695.00 excl. GST

30 Apr 2026 - 1 May 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).

Human Resource Management – An Introduction (HR101)

30

Apr

Human Resource Management – An Introduction (HR101)

Grafton, Auckland

Discount

Thu 30 Apr 2026

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (7 hours)

  • Grafton, Auckland
Presented by
Damian Treanor
  • From $940.00 excl. GST

Thu 30 Apr 2026

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (7 hours)

If you intend to work in human resources, or in a HR support role, this introductory course will provide you with a broad understanding of the human resources function and its application in today's world of work.

NZ Diploma in Workplace Health and Safety Management (Level 6)

30

Apr

NZ Diploma in Workplace Health and Safety Management (Level 6)

Grafton, Auckland

Discount

30 Apr 2026 - 20 Nov 2026

16 sessions

  • Grafton, Auckland
Presented by
Kevin Chambers
Paul Jarvie
  • From $5,950.00 excl. GST

30 Apr 2026 - 20 Nov 2026

16 sessions

This NZQA approved Level 6 Diploma programme is the qualification of choice for leading workplace health and safety leaders and professionals. Gain professional accreditation with NZISM and apply for the HASANZ register.

May 2026

Effective Workplace Health and Safety Systems

1

May

Effective Workplace Health and Safety Systems

Hamilton

Discount

Fri 1 May 2026

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (7 hours)

  • Hamilton
Presented by
  • From $940.00 excl. GST

Fri 1 May 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.

Effective Risk Management

4

May

Effective Risk Management

Grafton, Auckland

Discount

Mon 4 May 2026

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (7 hours)

  • Grafton, Auckland
Presented by
  • From $940.00 excl. GST

Mon 4 May 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.

New Zealand Certificate in Workplace Health and Safety Practice (Level 3)
Discount

4 May 2026 - 4 Aug 2026

8 sessions

  • Hamilton
Presented by
  • From $3,690.00 excl. GST

4 May 2026 - 4 Aug 2026

8 sessions

This programme is the ideal foundation on which to build your health and safety career. Whether you are a workplace Health and Safety Advisor, Team Leader, or Health and Safety Representative or someone with a vested interest in workplace health and safety, this course will enable you to be an effective contributor to the culture of health and safety in your workplace.

Management – An Introduction for First Time Managers

5

May

Management – An Introduction for First Time Managers

Grafton, Auckland

Limited places
Discount

5 - 6 May 2026

2-day course

  • Grafton, Auckland
Presented by
  • From $1,525.00 excl. GST

5 - 6 May 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.