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August 2025

Thu 28 Aug 2025

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

  • Grafton Auckland
  • Free

Thu 28 Aug 2025

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

Our interactive Connect breakfast workshops for HR professionals, small business owners, and people leaders are back, this time building on the exploration of recruitment and onboarding in our Hire to Retire series.  

September 2025

Managing Machinery Risk

1

Sep

Managing Machinery Risk

Grafton Auckland

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1 - 2 Sep 2025

2 days, Mon & Tue 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

  • Grafton Auckland
  • From $1,000.00 excl. GST

1 - 2 Sep 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.

Discipline and Workplace Investigations (ER202)

2

Sep

Discipline and Workplace Investigations (ER202)

Grafton Auckland

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Tue 2 Sep 2025

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

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

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.

Managing Critical Risks

2

Sep

Managing Critical Risks

Grafton Auckland

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Tue 2 Sep 2025

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

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

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.

Global X Summit - An EMA Export Event

3

Sep

Global X Summit - An EMA Export Event

Grafton Auckland

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Wed 3 Sep 2025

2:00 PM - 6:00 PM (4 hours)

  • Grafton Auckland
  • From $59.00 excl. GST

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.

Human Resource Management – An Introduction (HR101)

10

Sep

Human Resource Management – An Introduction (HR101)

Grafton Auckland

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Wed 10 Sep 2025

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

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

Wed 10 Sep 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.

The Emerging Team Leader

10

Sep

The Emerging Team Leader

Grafton Auckland

Limited places
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10 - 11 Sep 2025

2 days

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

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.

Management – An Introduction for First Time Managers

11

Sep

Management – An Introduction for First Time Managers

Grafton Auckland

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11 - 12 Sep 2025

2 days, Thurs and Fri 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

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

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.

Restructuring and Change (ER 206)

11

Sep

Restructuring and Change (ER 206)

Grafton Auckland

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Thu 11 Sep 2025

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

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

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.

Fri 12 Sep 2025

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

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

Fri 12 Sep 2025

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

If you need to be more effective in finding out-of-the-box solutions to recurrent health and safety problems, this challenging course is just for you. Creativity, problem-solving and critical thinking are what keeps businesses thriving and people safe in our current COVID-disrupted economy. These are thinking skills that provide a defence against stagnation in which new ideas and more efficient ways of working are not encouraged.

Health and Safety Representative Stage 2 (Advanced Training)

15

Sep

Health and Safety Representative Stage 2 (Advanced Training)

Grafton Auckland

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15 - 16 Sep 2025

2 days, Mon & Tue 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

  • Grafton Auckland
Presented by
Kate Rensen
  • From $695.00 excl. GST

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.

Managing Contractor Health and Safety

17

Sep

Managing Contractor Health and Safety

Grafton Auckland

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Wed 17 Sep 2025

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

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

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.

Health and Safety Representative Stage 1 (Essential Training)

18

Sep

Health and Safety Representative Stage 1 (Essential Training)

Grafton Auckland

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18 - 19 Sep 2025

2 days, Thu & Fri 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

  • Grafton Auckland
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  • From $695.00 excl. GST

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).

Train The Trainer

18

Sep

Train The Trainer

Grafton Auckland

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18 - 19 Sep 2025

2 days, Thu & Fri 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

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

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.

Thu 25 Sep 2025

10:00 AM - 4:00 PM (6 hours)

  • Grafton Auckland
  • Free

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

Employment Law Essentials (ER101)

7

Oct

Employment Law Essentials (ER101)

Grafton Auckland

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Tue 7 Oct 2025

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

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

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.

Intro to Supporting People Strengths (PX101)

8

Oct

Intro to Supporting People Strengths (PX101)

Grafton Auckland

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Wed 8 Oct 2025

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

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

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.

The Ultimate Team Leader

8

Oct

The Ultimate Team Leader

Grafton Auckland

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8 Oct 2025 - 25 Mar 2026

6 months (1 day monthly)

  • Grafton Auckland
Presented by
  • From $3,230.00 excl. GST

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.