September 2025
1 - 2 Sep 2025
2 days, Mon & Tue 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
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).
Tue 2 Sep 2025
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.
Tue 2 Sep 2025
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.
Tue 2 Sep 2025
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (1 hour)
Join us for webinar 2 of our Hire to Retire HR Webinar Series
Wed 3 Sep 2025
2:00 PM - 6:00 PM (4 hours)
This event provides a unique platform for NZ exporters to engage directly with chambers of commerce, economic development agencies, consulate representatives and NZ government agencies dedicated to helping businesses grow internationally.
Mon 8 Sep 2025
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.
Mon 8 Sep 2025
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.
10 - 11 Sep 2025
2 days
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.
11 - 12 Sep 2025
2 days, Thurs and Fri 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
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.
Thu 11 Sep 2025
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (7 hours)
This advanced course is for managers of change, HR practitioners or anyone who may have responsibilities around restructuring or organisational development.
Thu 11 Sep 2025
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.
Thu 11 Sep 2025
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM (1 hour 30 minutes)
Business owners, directors, employers, managers and those in the human resources or health and safety sectors will find value in the need to understand and influence a business strategic and business planning process.
Thu 11 Sep 2025
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM (2 hours)
Join us for a site tour at Facteon Group where we will have open and practical discussions around energy efficiency in manufacturing.
15 - 16 Sep 2025
2 days, Mon & Tue 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
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 16 Sep 2025
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.
Wed 17 Sep 2025
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.
18 - 19 Sep 2025
2 days, Thu & Fri 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
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).
18 - 19 Sep 2025
2 days, Thu & Fri 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
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.
Mon 22 Sep 2025
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 23 Sep 2025
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (1 hour)
Beyond an Individual Employment Agreement, an often-underexplored aspect of protecting your business is a Code of Conduct.
Thu 25 Sep 2025
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM (6 hours)
Join us in one of five cities across New Zealand – each hosting a full day of practical sessions led by industry experts and experienced exporters.
October 2025
Wed 1 Oct 2025
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.
6 - 7 Oct 2025
2 days, Mon & Tue 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
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.
Tue 7 Oct 2025
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (7 hours)
Navigating employment law and its impact on how employers and employees interact is a key risk that you must manage appropriately. Learn how the law works and applies to your role in our most popular course.
Tue 7 Oct 2025
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (1 hour)
The EMA will host a timely health and safety webinar on Tuesday 7 October to provide clarity, share best practice and support employers in navigating this increasingly complex space. It will be led by our legal and safety experts with plenty of Q&A time.
Wed 8 Oct 2025
9:00 AM - 12:30 PM (3 hours 30 minutes)
If you are required to design, develop and implement an internal workplace health, safety and wellbeing change management process, this course will provide you with the essential skills. Whether it be due to economic, societal, technological, environmental, or legal concerns, one of the few constants in business is change. Health and safety leaders need to be able recognise when change is imperative and manage the change process to achieve universal buy-in and minimise disruption.
Wed 8 Oct 2025
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (7 hours)
Learn the everyday actions that lead to successful HR outcomes. Understand the goals of Human Resource management as it strives to foster engagement and productivity across the business.
8 Oct 2025 - 25 Mar 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.
9 - 10 Oct 2025
2 days, Mon & Tue 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Know the range and scale of risks associated with machinery and how to minimise them. This two-day course is a must for any business where plant and machinery are in operation, and anyone wanting to understand how to comply with WorkSafe NZ’s Safe Use of Machinery Harm Reduction Programme.
Fri 10 Oct 2025
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (7 hours)
Know and understand your obligations under the Health and Safety at Work (HSW) Act and why a positive health and safety culture is important to your organisation. Understand the context of risk management as an essential part of Health and Safety in the workplace.
Wed 15 Oct 2025
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.
Wed 15 Oct 2025
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (7 hours)
Coach confidently to support your managers to deal with their people issues in the workplace. You’ll become a champion of change and increase your preparedness for conflicts if - and when – they arise.
Thu 16 Oct 2025
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.
16 - 17 Oct 2025
2x half day
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.
Fri 17 Oct 2025
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.
Fri 17 Oct 2025
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (7 hours)
If you find it difficult to manage your stress, this one-day workshop will make a difference. It is valuable to anyone who feels that anxiety is impacting on their lives in and out of work.
20 - 21 Oct 2025
2 days, Mon & Tue 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
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).
Tue 21 Oct 2025
7:30 AM - 9:30 AM (2 hours)
Coming soon - EMA Connect Hamilton - October 2025
Tue 21 Oct 2025
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (7 hours)
If you struggle to express yourself and your non-assertiveness is holding you back, this course will teach you how to be more self-assured and confident, without being aggressive.
Tue 21 Oct 2025
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.
Wed 22 Oct 2025
9:00 AM - 12:30 PM (3 hours 30 minutes)
If you need to be more effective in getting buy-in for initiatives that you know will create better health and safety outcomes for everyone, this is the course for you.
Wed 22 Oct 2025
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.
Thu 23 Oct 2025
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (7 hours)
You will learn about the human response to change from early adopters to laggards and resisters. If you aspire to be the driving force behind change, whether as a catalyst, promoter, or change leader, this program is your key to mastering the art of inspiring others to embrace innovative approaches to work.
Thu 23 Oct 2025
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM (1 hour 30 minutes)
Better understand the New Zealand legislative framework, how to set-up and maintain practical, effective workplace health and safety systems, and encourage employee involvement in Health and Safety.
Fri 24 Oct 2025
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.
28 - 29 Oct 2025
2 days, Tue & Wed 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
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.
Tue 28 Oct 2025
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.
30 - 31 Oct 2025
2 days, Thu & Fri 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
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).
November 2025
3 - 4 Nov 2025
2 days, Mon & Tue 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
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.
3 - 4 Nov 2025
2 days, Mon & Tue 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
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 4 Nov 2025
9:00 AM - 12:30 PM (3 hours 30 minutes)
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.
5 - 6 Nov 2025
2 days, Thu & Fri 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
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.
Wed 5 Nov 2025
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.
Wed 5 Nov 2025
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (7 hours)
Work in partnership with the business to leverage opportunities to attract and retain the best and brightest. Embed great practice and execute a successful people strategy.
5 - 6 Nov 2025
2 days
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.
Wed 5 Nov 2025
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM (1 hour 30 minutes)
A safe working environment needs proactive involvement from everyone in the workplace, not just employers and managers. Employees have a significant role to play, and this session will help them better understand their roles, responsibilities and opportunities.
Thu 6 Nov 2025
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.
Fri 7 Nov 2025
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.
Mon 10 Nov 2025
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.
10 - 11 Nov 2025
2 days, Mon & Tue 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
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.
11 Nov 2025 - 1 Dec 2025
2 days + 1 hour online
This highly interactive, NZQA-approved course will develop your digital mindset and skillsets confidence. This course has been developed with the support of The Learning Wave, MAKE NZ, Buckley Systems, LMAC Consulting, Hanga-Aro-Rau Workforce Development Council and Competenz ITO. It includes the opportunity to complete the 5-credit micro-credential ' Demonstrate and apply knowledge of digital tasks, security, and data in a manufacturing environment' (Level 3).
Tue 11 Nov 2025
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.
Tue 11 Nov 2025
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (1 hour)
Join us for webinar 3 of our Hire to Retire HR Webinar Series
Wed 12 Nov 2025
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (7 hours)
Great leadership isn't just about technical proficiency or exercising authority, it's about having influence and the ability to persuade people not under your authority. If your role relies on building strong collaborative relationships with colleagues and other stakeholders, this workshop will prove invaluable. Suitable for people at all organisational levels, it will improve your ability to influence a wide variety of people, right to the very top of an organisation.
Wed 12 Nov 2025
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (7 hours)
Deal with organisational threats stemming from workplace conflict. Position your partnering to minimise conflict and be ready to mediate and resolve issues when they arise
Thu 13 Nov 2025
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.
Thu 13 Nov 2025
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM (1 hour 30 minutes)
Business owners, directors, employers, managers and those in the human resources or health and safety sectors will find value in the need to understand and influence a business strategic and business planning process.
17 - 18 Nov 2025
2 days, Mon & Tue 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
If you’re looking to minimise conflict in your life, this two-day course is for you. It is ideal for anyone facing conflict at work with colleagues, suppliers or clients, as well as those facing it at home.
17 - 18 Nov 2025
2 days, Mon & Tue 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
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).
Tue 18 Nov 2025
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (7 hours)
Navigating employment law and its impact on how employers and employees interact is a key risk that you must manage appropriately. Learn how the law works and applies to your role in our most popular course.